Heading Out System Requirements
Heading Out, released May 7, 2024, is an action / adventure game from Serious Sim, Crunching Koalas. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super graphics with an Intel Core i5-12600K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Heading Out call for AMD Radeon RX 560-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 3 3100-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 30 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Heading Out call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super-class graphics, Intel Core i5-12600K-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 30 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-12600K |
| GPU | AMD Radeon RX 560 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 30 GB | 30 GB |
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Best GPU for Heading Out
Full GPU guide →Heading Out's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super level. The current sweet spot is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 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.
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Recommended
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
~$310NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 adds headroom with 8GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
~$560NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 leaves plenty of margin with 12GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for Heading Out
Full CPU guide →Heading Out's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-12600K level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
~$160AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
~$165AMD Ryzen 5 7500F adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
~$310AMD Ryzen 7 9700X leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Heading Out
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Heading Out 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 Heading Out?
- Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 run Heading Out?
- Yes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 meets or beats Heading Out's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F run Heading Out?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is well ahead of Heading Out's Intel Core i5-12600K target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Heading Out?
- 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 Heading Out?
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F - AMD Ryzen 5 7500F adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Heading Out need?
- Heading Out lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super still enough for Heading Out?
- 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.