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Need for Speed Heat System Requirements

March 9, 2020Ghost Games

The March 2019 update for Need for Speed Heat introduced the McLaren F1 '93 via a purchasable Black Market pack. This pack unlocks the car and a set of challenges that reward customization options upon completion.

Need for Speed Heat Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: AMD FX-6350 or, AMD Radeon R7, 8 GB RAM. Recommended: 16 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows 10
Processor
AMD FX-6350 or Intel Core i5-3570CPU Deals
RAM
8 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
AMD Radeon R7 260X or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760GPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 11
Storage
50 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows 10
Processor
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X or Intel Core i7-4790CPU Deals
RAM
16 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
AMD Radeon RX 480 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060GPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 11
Storage
50 GB available spaceSSD Deals

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Quick Performance Tips for Need for Speed Heat

#1

Lower shadow quality for a significant performance boost.

#2

Reduce or disable motion blur for better clarity.

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Update your graphics drivers for optimal performance.

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Close unnecessary background applications to free up resources.

Need for Speed Heat System Requirements FAQ

Can I run Need for Speed Heat on a low-end PC?
To play Need for Speed Heat, your PC needs at least an AMD FX-6350 or Intel Core i5-3570 CPU, an AMD Radeon R7 260X or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 GPU, and 8 GB of RAM to meet the minimum requirements. Performance may be limited at lower settings.
What GPU do I need for Need for Speed Heat?
For minimum settings, you'll need at least an AMD Radeon R7 260X or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760. For recommended settings and smoother gameplay, aim for an AMD Radeon RX 480 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060.
How much RAM does Need for Speed Heat need?
Need for Speed Heat requires a minimum of 8 GB of RAM to run. However, 16 GB of RAM is recommended for a smoother experience and to avoid potential performance issues.
Will Need for Speed Heat run on integrated graphics?
It's unlikely that Need for Speed Heat will run well on integrated graphics. The game requires a dedicated graphics card like the AMD Radeon R7 260X or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (minimum) to handle the graphical demands.
What is the best graphics settings for Need for Speed Heat?
The best graphics settings depend on your hardware. If you meet the recommended specs, try 'High' or 'Ultra'. If you only meet the minimum, start with 'Low' or 'Medium' and adjust until you find a balance between visual quality and performance.
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Need for Speed Heat Game Info

Developer

Ghost Games

Publisher

Electronic Arts

Release Date

March 9, 2020

Platforms

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One

Genres

Racing

Game Modes

  • Single player
  • Multiplayer
  • Co-operative
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Need for Speed Heat Screenshots

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