Waiting For The Raven System Requirements
Waiting For The Raven, released Dec 22, 2020, is an indie / simulation game from Musclebird. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 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 Waiting For The Raven call for AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+-class processor, 3 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Waiting For The Raven call for NVIDIA GeForce GT 240-class graphics, AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ | AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT | NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 |
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 2 GB | 2 GB |
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Best GPU for Waiting For The Raven
Full GPU guide →Waiting For The Raven's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$220Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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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 Waiting For The Raven
Full CPU guide →Waiting For The Raven'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
~$110Intel 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
~$80AMD 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
~$125AMD 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 Waiting For The Raven
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Waiting For The Raven 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 Waiting For The Raven?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Waiting For The Raven?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Waiting For The Raven's NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Waiting For The Raven?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Waiting For The Raven's AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Waiting For The Raven?
- 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 Waiting For The Raven?
- 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 Waiting For The Raven need?
- Waiting For The Raven lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 still enough for Waiting For The Raven?
- 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.