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🎮 GPU Nvidia GTX 1060 (6GB) / AMD RX 580 (8GB) / Intel Arc A750 Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti / Nvidia RTX 4070 / AMD RX 6800 XT 8GB+ VRAM recommended for 1440p stutter-free textures
🧠 CPU Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Intel Core i7-11700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 6 Cores / 12 Threads recommended for smooth 1% low FPS
💾 RAM 16 GB RAM 32 GB RAM 16GB–32GB dual-channel avoids Windows pagefile swapping
💿 Storage 160 GB Free 160 GB NVMe SSD Fast NVMe SSD eliminates shader compilation hitches
🎯 Target Experience Low Settings 720p 30 FPS High Settings 1080p 60 FPS 1440p / 4K Max Settings

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about running S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope on PC

What GPU do I need to run S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope? +
For 1080p gaming at 60 FPS on High settings, you'll need at least a Nvidia GTX 1060 (6GB) / AMD RX 580 (8GB) / Intel Arc A750. For 1440p Ultra settings, we recommend a Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti / Nvidia RTX 4070 / AMD RX 6800 XT, and for 4K gaming, aim for a Nvidia RTX 4080 Super / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX or equivalent.
Is 16GB RAM enough for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope? +
Yes, 16GB RAM is sufficient for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope. The game requires 16GB minimum, so 16GB provides comfortable headroom for multitasking.
What CPU is best for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope? +
For the best experience, we recommend a Intel Core i7-11700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X or AMD equivalent. Modern 6-core CPUs handle S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope well, with 8-cores recommended for streaming or multitasking.
Can I play S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope on integrated graphics? +
Integrated graphics are not recommended for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope. Even Intel Iris Xe or AMD Radeon Graphics will struggle to maintain playable framerates. A dedicated GPU is essential for a good experience.