Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim System Requirements
Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim, released Apr 28, 2015, is an action / adventure game from Nihon Falcom. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 graphics with an Intel Core i3-3240-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim call for NVIDIA GeForce GT 640-class graphics, Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 1 GB of RAM and 1 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim call for NVIDIA GeForce GT 640-class graphics, Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 1 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i3-3240 | Intel Core i3-3240 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 | NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 |
| RAM | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Storage | 1 GB | 2 GB |
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Best GPU for Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim
Full GPU guide →Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim'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 Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim
Full CPU guide →Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i3-3240 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 VI: The Ark of Napishtim
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim 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 VI: The Ark of Napishtim?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim's NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim's Intel Core i3-3240 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim?
- 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 VI: The Ark of Napishtim?
- 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 VI: The Ark of Napishtim need?
- Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim lists 1 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 still enough for Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim?
- 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.