A tale of terror System Requirements
A tale of terror, released Oct 19, 2024, is an indie game from Twisted Games. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics with an AMD Ryzen 5 3600-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for A tale of terror call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 7600-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 6 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for A tale of terror call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 3600-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 6 GB | 16 GB |
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Best GPU for A tale of terror
Full GPU guide →A tale of terror's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Radeon RX 9070
~$550AMD Radeon RX 9070 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 16GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
Other options at this level
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Recommended
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
~$620AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
Other options at this level
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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
~$1,700NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 leaves plenty of margin with 24GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Other options at this level
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 · 32GB~$2,000Buy
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Best CPU for A tale of terror
Full CPU guide →A tale of terror's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 5 3600 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, 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 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT 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 7 5700X
~$160AMD Ryzen 7 5700X leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Other options at this level
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Recommended PC build for A tale of terror
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our A tale of terror 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 A tale of terror?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT run A tale of terror?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is well ahead of A tale of terror's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT run A tale of terror?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is well ahead of A tale of terror's AMD Ryzen 5 3600 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for A tale of terror?
- AMD Radeon RX 9070 - AMD Radeon RX 9070 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 16GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for A tale of terror?
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT - AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does A tale of terror need?
- A tale of terror lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti still enough for A tale of terror?
- 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.