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Satisfactory PC requirements 2026 — Min & recommended specs
UE5 factory sim — CPU and RAM dominate megafactories.
Quick summary — which PC for Satisfactory?
- Estimated minimum setup: GPU dédié 4 Go VRAM (GTX 770), 8 Go, 15 Go.
- For smooth 1080p: target a PC around $650 – $975.
- For high 1440p: target $975 – $1425 (GTX 1060 6 Go).
- For comfortable 4K: target $1425 – $1950 and above.
- Best price-to-FPS value in 2026: the $975 – $1425 tier.
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Satisfactory is a major automation title on PC in 2026. This PC4Games page explains what the game actually needs from your CPU, GPU, RAM and storage — beyond the minimum lines shown on Steam.
Satisfactory is among the more demanding titles in the PC4Games catalogue. Ultra settings and advanced post-processing need a recent mid-to-high-end GPU.
For a good experience we recommend a budget around $1,425 (PC4Games “comfort” tier). A $975 build handles 1080p on reduced to medium settings; for 1440p, high effects or streaming headroom, target $1,950 and above.
The official requirements table (minimum / recommended) and Amazon picks by budget tier are below. Use them as a baseline, then refine with the PC4Games comparator if you are unsure between desktop and laptop.
Suggested upgrade order: NVMe SSD first (loads and micro-stutters), then 16 GB RAM in dual-channel, then GPU and CPU. Update GPU drivers and enable Windows Game Mode before buying new hardware.
Direct answer: which PC to play Satisfactory?
- ▸Minimum budget to run the game : $650 – $975
- ▸Recommended budget (comfortable 1080p–1440p) : $975 – $1425
- ▸Optimal budget (1440p ultra or 4K) : $1425 – $1950
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Minimum and recommended PC specs for Satisfactory
| Component | Minimum requirements | Recommended requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-3570 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | Intel Core i5-4670K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (Ryzen 5 5600 en 2026) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB (32 GB mégafabriques) |
| Graphics card | GPU dédié 4 GB VRAM (GTX 770) | GTX 1060 6 GB (RTX 3060 UE5) |
| Storage | 15 GB | SSD NVMe 30–50 GB+ |
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 / 11 64-bit |
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Which PC to buy for Satisfactory?
For smooth 1080p in Satisfactory, target a €900–1,500 build with SSD and 16 GB RAM where applicable.
Frequently asked questions about Satisfactory
16 or 32 GB RAM?
16 GB to start; 32 GB for megafactories and multiplayer.
CPU or GPU first?
CPU and RAM first as the factory grows.
