Need for Speed requires 6GB RAM, 30GB HDD space for 720p at 30FPS

The new Need for Speed requires 6GB of RAM, 30GB HDD space and DX11-class GPU.

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The PC requirements for Need for Speed have been released, with Ghost Games' take on the iconic driving franchise requiring modest hardware - if you want to game at 720p @ 30FPS, that is. You'll require:

Need for Speed requires 6GB RAM, 30GB HDD space for 720p at 30FPS | TweakTown.com

Minimum Requirements for 720p30 at low settings:

  • OS: 64-bit Windows 7 or later
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-4130 or equivalent with 4 hardware threads
  • Memory: 6GB RAM
  • Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB, AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB, or equivalent DX11 compatible GPU with 2GB of memory
  • Hard Drive: 30 GB free space

Recommended Requirements for 1080p60 at high settings:

  • OS: 64-bit Windows 7 or later
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4690 or equivalent with 4 hardware threads
  • Memory: 8GB RAM
  • Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB, AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB, or equivalent DX11 compatible GPU with 4GB of memory
  • Hard Drive: 30 GB free space

Executive Producer at Ghost Games, Marcus Nilsson, explains: "Need for Speed is one of the most iconic names in gaming, and we're returning it to greatness in this reboot. Pulling on our 20 years of history, and then taking a year out from releasing a game, we are making the game we've always wanted to. We're listening to the fans and delivering an experience that will capture their imagination and unleash their passion for cars and speed".

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