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Chernobylite Complete Edition: PC requirements and the PC you need

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Will my computer play it?

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About Chernobylite Complete Edition

Chernobylite Complete Edition is a survival horror role-playing game from The Farm 51, set in a detailed recreation of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. You play a scientist returning to the zone to find out what happened to a lost loved one, gathering supplies, building a base, recruiting allies and fighting soldiers and strange creatures. The story changes depending on your choices. It is single player. It is rated PEGI 18. The makers recommend a GTX 970 or RX 480 and 16 GB of memory, so a mid-range gaming PC runs it well.

What Chernobylite Complete Edition needs

In plain words: to play at all it needs basic graphics: built-in graphics on a modern processor, or an old entry-level card, and to play it well the makers suggest an entry-level graphics card, with 16GB of memory.

PartMinimumRecommended
Graphics cardGeforce GTX 660/GTX 1050/GTX 770M or AMD Radeon R7 260/Integrated Ryzen 7 4800H or Intel Arc A580Geforce GTX 970/GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480/RX 570 or Intel Arc A750
ProcessorIntel Core i5-2500K CPUIntel Core i7 4790k CPU
Memory (RAM)8 GB RAM16 GB RAM
Storage40 GB available space40 GB available space

From the Steam store page, checked 29 October 2026. The makers sometimes change these; their page is always right.

Will my computer play Chernobylite Complete Edition?

On most computers we find the graphics card for you. Add your processor and memory, and we will tell you if it plays, and what to upgrade if not.

Where do I find these on my computer?
  1. Processor and memory: on Windows 10 or 11, right-click the Start button and choose System. Look for Processor (type the part like "i5-4460" or "Ryzen 5 3600") and Installed RAM.
  2. Graphics card: press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager, click Performance, then GPU. The name is at the top right. If there are two, use the one that is not "Intel UHD" or "Radeon Graphics".

On most computers this page finds the graphics card for you. What you type is used to work out the answer and then forgotten: we keep nothing.

A low-spec PC or a high-spec PC?

The gap between the minimum and recommended spec is modest, so a mid-range gaming PC gives a good experience.

On a PC that only just meets the minimum, the game will start and play, but on low settings: simpler shadows and textures, shorter view distances and fewer frames each second, so fast moments can feel less smooth. A 1080p screen is the sensible match.

On a PC that meets or beats the recommended spec, you can turn the settings up: sharper textures, proper shadows and lighting, more detail in the distance, and a smoother picture. A stronger PC also lets you use a sharper 1440p or high-refresh screen.

Latest updates from the makers

The newest official announcements for Chernobylite Complete Edition on Steam, checked every night. More games: this week's game updates.

Our PCs that meet the recommended spec

These should play Chernobylite Complete Edition well. Cheapest first.

Sandbox Robin 3400G 1060 refurbished gaming PC

Refurbished1080p gaming

Sandbox Robin 3400G 1060 refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 3400G + GTX 1060

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 3400G (4 cores, 8 threads, built-in Radeon graphics) (tested)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Memory
16GB DDR4 memory
Storage
500GB WD Blue 2.5-inch SSD (tested) + 1TB 3.5-inch hard drive (tested) + 1TB hard drive
Windows
Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£579

Built to order

Games this PC plays

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Sandbox Typhoon 1060X refurbished gaming PC

Refurbished1080p gaming

Sandbox Typhoon 1060X refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 4500 + GTX 1060

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (6 cores, 12 threads)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Memory
16GB DDR4 memory
Storage
256GB SSD + 1TB 3.5-inch hard drive (tested) + 1TB hard drive
Windows
Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£599

Built to order

Games this PC plays

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Sandbox Jingle 3400G 1660S refurbished gaming PC

Refurbished1080p gaming

Sandbox Jingle 3400G 1660S refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 3400G + GTX 1660 Super

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 3400G (4 cores, 8 threads, built-in Radeon graphics) (tested)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6GB
Memory
16GB DDR4 memory
Storage
500GB WD Blue 2.5-inch SSD (tested)
Windows
Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£659

Built to order

Games this PC plays

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Sandbox Holly 1660S refurbished gaming PC

Refurbished1080p gaming

Sandbox Holly 1660S refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 4500 + GTX 1660 Super

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (6 cores, 12 threads)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6GB
Memory
16GB DDR4 memory
Storage
500GB WD Blue 2.5-inch SSD (tested)
Windows
Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£689

Built to order

Games this PC plays

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Sandbox Sleigh 1660S refurbished gaming PC

Refurbished1080p gaming

Sandbox Sleigh 1660S refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 3600X + GTX 1660 Super

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X (6 cores, 12 threads)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6GB
Memory
16GB DDR4 memory
Storage
500GB WD Blue 2.5-inch SSD (tested)
Windows
Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£689

Built to order

Games this PC plays

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Sandbox Typhoon 1060X Pro refurbished gaming PC

Refurbished1080p gaming

Sandbox Typhoon 1060X Pro refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 4500 + GTX 1060

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (6 cores, 12 threads)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Memory
16GB DDR4 memory
Storage
256GB SSD + 4TB 3.5-inch hard drive + 4TB hard drive
Windows
Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£699

Built to order

Games this PC plays

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Questions about Chernobylite Complete Edition on PC

What graphics card do I need for Chernobylite Complete Edition?

The makers say the minimum is Geforce GTX 660/GTX 1050/GTX 770M or AMD Radeon R7 260/Integrated Ryzen 7 4800H or Intel Arc A580, and they recommend Geforce GTX 970/GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480/RX 570 or Intel Arc A750. In plain words: an entry-level graphics card for a good experience.

How much memory (RAM) does Chernobylite Complete Edition need?

At least 8GB, and 16GB is recommended. 16GB is the sensible amount for a gaming PC today.

Is Chernobylite Complete Edition multiplayer?

It is mainly a single-player game.

Can a gaming PC from Sandbox Computers run Chernobylite Complete Edition?

Yes. 109 of our PCs meet the recommended spec, from £579. They are built and tested in Worcester.

How we match: we compare the graphics card and the memory in each PC with the makers' spec, because those decide most of how a game runs. For very new or demanding games, ask us and we will check the processor too. More help: graphics cards explained, how much RAM, which screen.

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