How much RAM does VRC PRO need?

VRC PRO lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 still enough for VRC PRO?

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.

VRC PRO System Requirements

Mar 24, 2015ActionCasualIndieRacingSimulationSports

VRC PRO, released Mar 24, 2015, is an action / casual game from Virtual Racing Industries Ltd.. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 graphics with an AMD Phenom II X4 965-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for VRC PRO call for Intel Core i5-6500-class processor, 1 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for VRC PRO call for NVIDIA GeForce GT 640-class graphics, AMD Phenom II X4 965-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 3 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core i5-6500	AMD Phenom II X4 965
GPU	256 MB Pixel Shader 2.0 graphics card (nVidia GeForce FX 5600	NVIDIA GeForce GT 640
RAM	1 GB	4 GB
Storage	2 GB	3 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

OS *: Windows 7, .Net framework 3.5
Processor: Multi-core CPU (Intel Core i5
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: 256 MB Pixel Shader 2.0 graphics card (nVidia GeForce FX 5600 or ATI Radeon X600)
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 2 GB available space
Sound Card: Soundblaster compatible soundcard

Recommended: Recommended:

OS *: Windows 7 or Windows 8, .Net framework 3.5
Processor: Multi-core CPU (Intel Core i5 or i7, AMD Phenom II QUAD X4)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: 1GB dedicated RAM, Pixel Shader 3.0 graphics card (AMD Radeon HD 5870, nVidia GTX 560)
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 3 GB available space
Sound Card: Soundblaster compatible soundcard
Additional Notes: VRC USB adapter or controller, for hosting multiplayer sessions high upstream connection is recommended

Best GPU for VRC PRO

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VRC PRO's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 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 VRC PRO

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VRC PRO's stated processor is roughly AMD Phenom II X4 965 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 VRC PRO

Full build guide →

Want the whole tower speced out? Our VRC PRO 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 VRC PRO?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run VRC PRO?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of VRC PRO's NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run VRC PRO?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of VRC PRO's AMD Phenom II X4 965 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for VRC PRO?: 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 VRC PRO?: 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 VRC PRO need?: VRC PRO lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 still enough for VRC PRO?: 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.