Starship Destroyer System Requirements
Starship Destroyer, released Nov 22, 2024, is an action / indie game from North Star Studios. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 graphics with an Intel Core i7-14700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Starship Destroyer call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650-class graphics, Intel Core i7-14700K-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 500 MB of storage.
The recommended specs for Starship Destroyer call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080-class graphics, Intel Core i7-14700K-class processor and 4 GB of RAM.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 500 MB | — |
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Best GPU for Starship Destroyer
Full GPU guide →Starship Destroyer's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 level. The current sweet spot is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, 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 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 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
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
~$480AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for Starship Destroyer
Full CPU guide →Starship Destroyer's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-14700K level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
~$350AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
Other options at this level
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
~$460AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
No current chip fits this tier for this game yet.
Recommended PC build for Starship Destroyer
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Starship Destroyer 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 Starship Destroyer?
- Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti run Starship Destroyer?
- Yes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is well ahead of Starship Destroyer's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D run Starship Destroyer?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D meets or beats Starship Destroyer's Intel Core i7-14700K recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Starship Destroyer?
- 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 Starship Destroyer?
- AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D - AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Starship Destroyer need?
- Starship Destroyer lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 still enough for Starship Destroyer?
- 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.