When The Past Was Around System Requirements
When The Past Was Around, released Sep 22, 2020, is an adventure / casual game from Mojiken. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 graphics with an Intel Core i5-3470-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for When The Past Was Around call for NVIDIA GeForce GT 640-class graphics, Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 1 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for When The Past Was Around call for NVIDIA GeForce GT 640-class graphics, Intel Core i5-3470-class processor, 1 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i3-3240 | Intel Core i5-3470 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 | NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 |
| RAM | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Storage | 2 GB | 2 GB |
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Best GPU for When The Past Was Around
Full GPU guide →When The Past Was Around'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
~$259.99Intel 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 When The Past Was Around
Full CPU guide →When The Past Was Around's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-3470 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.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$179AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for When The Past Was Around
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our When The Past Was Around 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 When The Past Was Around?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run When The Past Was Around?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of When The Past Was Around's NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run When The Past Was Around?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of When The Past Was Around's Intel Core i5-3470 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for When The Past Was Around?
- 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 When The Past Was Around?
- 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 When The Past Was Around need?
- When The Past Was Around lists 1 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 still enough for When The Past Was Around?
- 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.