How much RAM does The Parallax Effect need?

The Parallax Effect lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 still enough for The Parallax Effect?

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.

The Parallax Effect System Requirements

Dec 31, 2017ActionAdventureFree To PlayIndieEarly Access

The Parallax Effect, released Dec 31, 2017, is an action / adventure game from Danstarr13. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 graphics with an Intel Core i7-7700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for The Parallax Effect call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760-class graphics, Intel Core i5-7500-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 7 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for The Parallax Effect call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970-class graphics, Intel Core i7-7700K-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 7 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core i5-7500	Intel Core i7-7700K
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
RAM	4 GB	8 GB
Storage	7 GB	7 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
Processor: Core i5 2.4 Ghz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 760, AMD Radeon 7870 (At least 2GB of dedicated VRAM)
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 7 GB available space
Additional Notes: If your PC is a potato you might have a few issues... Don't blame me!

Recommended: Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Core i7 3.0 Ghz
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970/AMD Radeon 7950 (3GB of dedicated VRAM or more)
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 7 GB available space
Additional Notes: If you have all of the above you should be good-to-go!

Best GPU for The Parallax Effect

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The Parallax Effect's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Arc B570

~$259.99

score 21010 GB VRAMBattlemage

Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

Intel Arc B580 · 12GB~$250Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT · 16GB~$320Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 · 8GB~$409.22Buy

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Recommended

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT

~$350

score 24016 GB VRAMRDNA 4

AMD 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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Other options at this level

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 · 8GB~$646.99Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti · 8GB~$659.98Buy

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Performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

~$430

score 27516 GB VRAMBlackwell

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT · 16GB~$539.99Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$809.22Buy

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Best CPU for The Parallax Effect

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The Parallax Effect's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-7700K level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i3-14100F

~$104.97

score 130Raptor Lake Refresh

Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

Intel Core i3-13100F ~$100Buy
Intel Core i5-12400F ~$169.85Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$84.93

score 140Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 ~$140.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$177.97Buy
Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Buy

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$179

score 170Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

Intel Core i5-14400F ~$178.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$209Buy
Intel Core i5-13500 ~$265Buy

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Recommended PC build for The Parallax Effect

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our The Parallax Effect 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 Parallax Effect?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run The Parallax Effect?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of The Parallax Effect's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run The Parallax Effect?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of The Parallax Effect's Intel Core i7-7700K target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for The Parallax Effect?: 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 Parallax Effect?: 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 Parallax Effect need?: The Parallax Effect lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 still enough for The Parallax Effect?: 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.