There Came an Echo System Requirements
There Came an Echo, released Feb 24, 2015, is an indie / strategy game from Iridium Studios. Its recommended spec points at Intel HD Graphics 3000 graphics with an AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for There Came an Echo call for Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for There Came an Echo call for Intel HD Graphics 3000-class graphics, AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i3-3240 | AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 8 GB | 8 GB |
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Best GPU for There Came an Echo
Full GPU guide →There Came an Echo's stated graphics card is roughly Intel HD Graphics 3000 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$259.99Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
Other options at this level
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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 There Came an Echo
Full CPU guide →There Came an Echo's stated processor is roughly AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$104.97Intel 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
~$84.93AMD 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
~$179AMD 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 There Came an Echo
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our There Came an Echo 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 There Came an Echo?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run There Came an Echo?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of There Came an Echo's Intel HD Graphics 3000 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run There Came an Echo?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of There Came an Echo's AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for There Came an Echo?
- 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 There Came an Echo?
- 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 There Came an Echo need?
- There Came an Echo lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a Intel HD Graphics 3000 still enough for There Came an Echo?
- 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.