How much RAM does Thunderbowl need?

Thunderbowl lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 still enough for Thunderbowl?

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.

Thunderbowl System Requirements

Jul 2, 2018ActionCasualIndie

Thunderbowl, released Jul 2, 2018, is an action / casual game from JHC Media. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 graphics with an Intel Core i7-2600K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Thunderbowl call for 4 GB of RAM and 200 MB of storage.

The recommended specs for Thunderbowl call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960-class graphics, Intel Core i7-2600K-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 200 MB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel	Intel Core i7-2600K
GPU	Integrated	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
RAM	4 GB	8 GB
Storage	200 MB	200 MB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7 SP1+ (64-bit only)
Processor: Intel or AMD Dual Core CPU @ 2.2 GHz or better. (Must have SSE4 support or better. Anything from 2008 or later should work.)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Integrated or Discrete GPU with 2GB total VRAM or more. OpenGL 3.3+
Storage: 200 MB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Additional Notes: Additional gamepads are required for multiplayer. If playing on a Windows tablet, it must be running a full desktop version of Windows (such as a Microsoft Surface) and have a monitor resolution of at least 960x540.

Recommended: Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 (64-bit only)
Processor: Intel Core i7-2600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or higher
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 960 / AMD Radeon RX 480. OpenGL 4.3+
Storage: 200 MB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Additional Notes: Additional gamepads are required for multiplayer. If playing on a Windows tablet, it must be running a full desktop version of Windows (such as a Microsoft Surface) and have a monitor resolution of at least 960x540. Increased performance will be noticed on more powerful GPUs, especially at resolutions above 1080p.

Best GPU for Thunderbowl

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Thunderbowl's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Arc B570

~$220

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 · 8GB~$260Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 · 8GB~$290Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 · 8GB~$310Buy

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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

AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT · 16GB~$320Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti · 8GB~$370Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy

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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~$480Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$590Buy

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Best CPU for Thunderbowl

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Thunderbowl's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-2600K level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i3-14100F

~$110

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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 ~$130Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$80

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 ~$110Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$130Buy
Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Find

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$125

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

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$160Buy
Intel Core i5-14400F ~$190Buy
Intel Core i5-13500 ~$210Buy

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Recommended PC build for Thunderbowl

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Thunderbowl 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 Thunderbowl?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Thunderbowl?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Thunderbowl's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Thunderbowl?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Thunderbowl's Intel Core i7-2600K target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Thunderbowl?: 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 Thunderbowl?: 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 Thunderbowl need?: Thunderbowl lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 still enough for Thunderbowl?: 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.