The Texas Chain Saw Massacre System Requirements
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, released Aug 18, 2023, is an action / indie game from Sumo Digital. Its recommended spec points at AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT graphics with an Intel Core i7-10700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060-class graphics, Intel Core i5-6500-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 30 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre call for AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT-class graphics, Intel Core i7-10700K-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 30 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core i7-10700K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 30 GB | 30 GB |
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Best GPU for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Full GPU guide →The Texas Chain Saw Massacre's stated graphics card is roughly AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT level. The current sweet spot is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 16GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
~$560NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 adds headroom with 12GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Radeon RX 9070
~$550AMD Radeon RX 9070 leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Full CPU guide →The Texas Chain Saw Massacre's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-10700K level. The current sweet spot is the Intel Core i5-13500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
Intel Core i5-13500
~$210Intel Core i5-13500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 9600
~$220AMD Ryzen 5 9600 leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 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 Texas Chain Saw Massacre?
- Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 run The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?
- Yes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is well ahead of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre's AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the Intel Core i5-13500 run The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?
- Yes. The Intel Core i5-13500 is well ahead of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre's Intel Core i7-10700K target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 16GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?
- Intel Core i5-13500 - Intel Core i5-13500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does The Texas Chain Saw Massacre need?
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT still enough for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?
- 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.