Heat System Requirements
Heat, released Jun 25, 2020, is an action / adventure game from Code}{atch. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics with an Intel Core i7-6700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Heat call for AMD Radeon RX 560-class graphics, Intel Core i7-4770-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 70 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Heat call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti-class graphics, Intel Core i7-6700K-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 70 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7-4770 | Intel Core i7-6700K |
| GPU | AMD Radeon RX 560 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 70 GB | 70 GB |
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Best GPU for Heat
Full GPU guide →Heat's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 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.
Other options at this level
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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.
Other options at this level
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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.
Other options at this level
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Best CPU for Heat
Full CPU guide →Heat's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-6700K 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.
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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
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Other options at this level
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Recommended PC build for Heat
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Heat 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 Heat?
- Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 run Heat?
- Yes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 meets or beats Heat's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Heat?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Heat's Intel Core i7-6700K target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Heat?
- 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 Heat?
- 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 Heat need?
- Heat lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still enough for Heat?
- 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.