The Idle System Requirements
The Idle, released Feb 29, 2024, is an indie / simulation game from iclick games. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics with an Intel Core i7-920-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for The Idle call for 2 GB of RAM and 200 MB of storage.
The recommended specs for The Idle call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti-class graphics, Intel Core i7-920-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 200 MB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2310M CPU @ 2.10GHz | Intel Core i7-920 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce 940M | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 200 MB | 200 MB |
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Best GPU for The Idle
Full GPU guide →The Idle's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$220Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT
~$350AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for The Idle
Full CPU guide →The Idle's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-920 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$110Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
~$80AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
Other options at this level
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Other options at this level
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Recommended PC build for The Idle
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our The Idle build guide pairs these CPU and GPU picks with RAM, motherboard, SSD, PSU and case at budget, recommended and performance tiers, with an approximate total.
Can these parts run The Idle?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run The Idle?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of The Idle's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run The Idle?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of The Idle's Intel Core i7-920 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for The Idle?
- Intel Arc B570 - Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for The Idle?
- AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does The Idle need?
- The Idle lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti still enough for The Idle?
- It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.