WildStar System Requirements
WildStar, released Jun 9, 2016, is a free to play / massively multiplayer game from Carbine Studios. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 graphics with an AMD Phenom II X4 965-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for WildStar call for NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT-class graphics, Intel Core 2 Duo E8400-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 30 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for WildStar call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460-class graphics, AMD Phenom II X4 965-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 30 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 | AMD Phenom II X4 965 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 30 GB | 30 GB |
Original published requirement text
Minimum: Minimum:
Recommended: Recommended:
Best GPU for WildStar
Full GPU guide →WildStar's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 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.
Other options at this level
Prices are approximate, not live Amazon prices — the link opens the current listing on your regional Amazon. As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases.
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.
Other options at this level
Prices are approximate, not live Amazon prices — the link opens the current listing on your regional Amazon. As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases.
Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Other options at this level
Prices are approximate, not live Amazon prices — the link opens the current listing on your regional Amazon. As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases.
Best CPU for WildStar
Full CPU guide →WildStar'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
~$110Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
Prices are approximate, not live Amazon prices — the link opens the current listing on your regional Amazon. As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases.
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
Prices are approximate, not live Amazon prices — the link opens the current listing on your regional Amazon. As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases.
Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Other options at this level
Prices are approximate, not live Amazon prices — the link opens the current listing on your regional Amazon. As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases.
Recommended PC build for WildStar
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our WildStar 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 WildStar?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run WildStar?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of WildStar's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run WildStar?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of WildStar's AMD Phenom II X4 965 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for WildStar?
- 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 WildStar?
- 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 WildStar need?
- WildStar lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 still enough for WildStar?
- 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.