Another "it will run?" but with more questions

[Deshidrogenasa]

Hi, I know this is a repeated question, but here are my computer's specs (It's a Lenovo Legion T5, in case that provides even more information):

• Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-10400F CPU @ 2.90 GHz
  
• Installed RAM: 16.0 GB (15.7 GB usable)
  
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
  
• OS: Windows 11 Home x64

When the demo creator came out, I could play it without any problems, though with lower graphics settings than expected, of course. My most important question is whether just changing the GPU will be enough—not just for InZOI but also for GTA VI and other future games. I usually play games that don’t have high requirements, and I'm not an expert in computer hardware.

On the other hand, I've read about Shadow and GeForce Now, but I don't know if these services are worth it. In the case of Shadow, the highest-tier "PC" they offer costs €50/month, and with GeForce Now, not all games are available. I'm already paying for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate every month, so paying for another service just for one game that might also be quite expensive...

Thank you all for your responses! ❤️

[Butt Nuggett]

Changing the GPU would put you above board as far as specs go. Of course we won't know how well it will run until it comes out.

[Kira Von Black]

Originally posted by Deshidrogenasa:

Hi, I know this is a repeated question, but here are my computer's specs (It's a Lenovo Legion T5, in case that provides even more information):

• Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-10400F CPU @ 2.90 GHz
  
• Installed RAM: 16.0 GB (15.7 GB usable)
  
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
  
• OS: Windows 11 Home x64

When the demo creator came out, I could play it without any problems, though with lower graphics settings than expected, of course. My most important question is whether just changing the GPU will be enough—not just for InZOI but also for GTA VI and other future games. I usually play games that don’t have high requirements, and I'm not an expert in computer hardware.

On the other hand, I've read about Shadow and GeForce Now, but I don't know if these services are worth it. In the case of Shadow, the highest-tier "PC" they offer costs €50/month, and with GeForce Now, not all games are available. I'm already paying for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate every month, so paying for another service just for one game that might also be quite expensive...

Thank you all for your responses! ❤️

depends on a lot of factors.

my machine is a I7 8700, 48GB ram and a RTX4070. and at least in my case, UE5 games runs well enough (Tested Palworld and Tokyo Xtreme Racer 2025). if you can run those games well or any other ones of UE5, there might be a chance the game can run for you. of course, with the graphics settings a bit lower than medium.

[Deshidrogenasa]

Originally posted by Butt Nuggett:

Changing the GPU would put you above board as far as specs go. Of course we won't know how well it will run until it comes out.

And installing, for example, an RTX 3070 GPU, wouldn’t it create a bottleneck? The thing is, if I only need to change the graphics card, I’m seriously considering investing in it, but if I have to replace more components, it feels like more of a hassle.

I bought my PC in November 2021, so it’s about to turn four years old, and yes, it might already be considered "old," but replacing multiple components now just for it to become obsolete again in a year or two…

Originally posted by Kira Von Black:

depends on a lot of factors.

my machine is a I7 8700, 48GB ram and a RTX4070. and at least in my case, UE5 games runs well enough (Tested Palworld and Tokyo Xtreme Racer 2025). if you can run those games well or any other ones of UE5, there might be a chance the game can run for you. of course, with the graphics settings a bit lower than medium.

I've played Palworld on max settings, and I've never had any problems with it. I even play Sea of Thieves on max settings too, and while it may not be a highly demanding game in terms of specs, it felt like it was to me.

In fact, this is the first time I've really become aware of my specs for a game and started considering upgrading my PC.

[Butt Nuggett]

Originally posted by Deshidrogenasa:

Originally posted by Butt Nuggett:

Changing the GPU would put you above board as far as specs go. Of course we won't know how well it will run until it comes out.

And installing, for example, an RTX 3070 GPU, wouldn’t it create a bottleneck?

It gonna depend on the game, settings and framerate target and particular area in game. 144 hz in most modern games; yes, there would be a bottleneck. 60fps; no, in most games. As far as Inzoi goes, nobody knows. I know they're updating to the latest UE update, so that should help some on the CPU.

[Deshidrogenasa]

I've asked my friend ChatGPT (I don't know why I didn't do it before), and here is the response, in case it helps anyone:

Me: When the demo came out, which was the character creator, I was able to play it by lowering the graphics a bit. Will my PC be able to run the full game, even on minimum settings?
ChatGPT: Yes, your PC should be able to run the game, although probably on low or medium settings, depending on how well-optimized it is.

Comparing the minimum requirements with your PC:

• Processor: You meet the minimum requirement (i5-10400F is similar to i5-10400).
  
• RAM: You have 16GB, which exceeds the 12GB minimum.
  
• Graphics Card: This is where the biggest difference is. The game requires at least an RTX 2060 (8GB VRAM), while your GTX 1660 SUPER only has 6GB of VRAM. The 1660 SUPER is slightly weaker than the RTX 2060 but can still handle many modern games with reduced settings.
  
• DirectX 12 and Windows 11: You meet these requirements.

Conclusion:
Yes, you should be able to run it, but with low or medium graphics settings, depending on the game's optimization.

If you experience performance issues, try lowering the resolution or enabling image upscaling (DLSS or FSR, if available).

Me: In the community, people are saying that the game isn't fully optimized since it's made with the Unreal Engine 5. What do you think? Will I be able to play it?
ChatGPT: If the game is made with Unreal Engine 5 and the community says it’s not well optimized, then your GTX 1660 SUPER might struggle to run it smoothly, even on low settings.

Why? Unreal Engine 5 is demanding:

It uses advanced technologies like Nanite and Lumen, which require more powerful GPUs with higher VRAM.
Many of its features are optimized for RTX cards and DLSS, which benefit NVIDIA’s 20, 30, and 40 series GPUs more.
Your GPU is below the minimum requirement:

The minimum requirement is an RTX 2060 with 8GB VRAM, while your GTX 1660 SUPER only has 6GB VRAM.
In poorly optimized games, lack of VRAM can cause FPS drops, stuttering, and even crashes.
The demo worked, but…

The demo was just the character creator, which doesn’t reflect the performance of the full game.
Open-world games or those with a lot of physics and NPCs are much more demanding.

Conclusion: Will you be able to play it?
Yes, but with many limitations. You will probably need to:
✔️ Play on low settings and disable advanced shadows, reflections, and lighting effects.
✔️ Lower the resolution to 900p or even 720p if necessary.
✔️ Enable FSR or image upscaling if the game supports it.
❌ You might experience FPS drops and stuttering, especially in open areas.

If you really want to play it well, upgrading your GPU to something like an RTX 3060 or better would give you a significant performance boost.