Ys IX: Monstrum Nox System Requirements
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, released Jul 6, 2021, is an action / rpg game from Nihon Falcom, PH3 GmbH, Engine Software BV. Its recommended spec points at AMD Radeon R7 370 graphics with an AMD FX-8320-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Ys IX: Monstrum Nox call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti-class graphics, Intel Core i3-2100-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 10 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Ys IX: Monstrum Nox call for AMD Radeon R7 370-class graphics, AMD FX-8320-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 10 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i3-2100 | AMD FX-8320 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti | AMD Radeon R7 370 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 10 GB | 10 GB |
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Best GPU for Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
Full GPU guide →Ys IX: Monstrum Nox's stated graphics card is roughly AMD Radeon R7 370 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 Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
Full CPU guide →Ys IX: Monstrum Nox's stated processor is roughly AMD FX-8320 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 Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Ys IX: Monstrum Nox 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 Ys IX: Monstrum Nox?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Ys IX: Monstrum Nox?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Ys IX: Monstrum Nox's AMD Radeon R7 370 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Ys IX: Monstrum Nox?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Ys IX: Monstrum Nox's AMD FX-8320 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Ys IX: Monstrum Nox?
- 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 Ys IX: Monstrum Nox?
- 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 Ys IX: Monstrum Nox need?
- Ys IX: Monstrum Nox lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a AMD Radeon R7 370 still enough for Ys IX: Monstrum Nox?
- 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.