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BeamNG.drive: PC requirements and the PC you need

RacingSimulationEarly Access

Will my computer play it?

Cover artwork © the game's publisher.

About BeamNG.drive

BeamNG.drive is a racing and simulation game, made by BeamNG. It came out on 29 May 2015. You can play it single player.

What BeamNG.drive needs

In plain words: to play at all it needs an entry-level graphics card, and to play it well the makers suggest a modern mid-range graphics card, with 32GB of memory.

PartMinimumRecommended
Graphics cardMinimum 6GB VRAM (AMD Radeon RX 570 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060)Minimum 8GB VRAM (AMD RX 6700 / Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060)
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 1600 / Intel Core i5 8400AMD Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel Core i7 9700
Memory (RAM)16 GB RAM32 GB RAM
Storage60 GB available space60 GB available space

From the Steam store page, checked 16 October 2026. The makers sometimes change these; their page is always right.

Will my computer play BeamNG.drive?

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?

For this game the gap between the minimum and the recommended spec is big, so a better PC makes a very noticeable difference.

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.

Our PCs that meet the recommended spec

These should play BeamNG.drive well. Cheapest first.

Sandbox Refurb 4 refurbished gaming PC

Refurbished1080p gaming

Sandbox Refurb 4 refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 7 5700X + RTX 4060 Ti

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

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (8 cores, 16 threads)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
Memory
32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4 memory
Storage
1TB SSD
Windows
Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£1,319

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 Gamer 4 gaming PC

Pre-order1080p gaming

Sandbox Gamer 4 gaming PC

Ryzen 7 5700X + GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

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

Processor
Ryzen 7 5700X
Graphics
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
Memory
32GB DDR4 3200MHz
Storage
1TB NVMe SSD
Windows
Windows 11 Home installed

£1,652.16

Pre-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 Gamer 8 gaming PC

Pre-order1080p gaming

Sandbox Gamer 8 gaming PC

Ryzen 7 5700G + GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

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

Processor
Ryzen 7 5700G
Graphics
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
Memory
32GB DDR4 3200MHz
Storage
1TB NVMe SSD
Windows
Windows 11 Home installed

£1,662.11

Pre-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 Gamer 12 gaming PC

Pre-order1080p gaming

Sandbox Gamer 12 gaming PC

Core i5-12600 + GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

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

Processor
Core i5-12600
Graphics
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
Memory
32GB DDR4 3200MHz
Storage
1TB NVMe SSD
Windows
Windows 11 Home installed

£1,701.12

Pre-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 Serious Gamer 1 gaming PC

New build1440p gaming

Sandbox Serious Gamer 1 gaming PC

Ryzen 7 5700X + Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB

Built for 1440p screens: Warzone, Fortnite, GTA V and Valorant at high settings, and new games like Cyberpunk 2077 play well.

Processor
Ryzen 7 5700X
Graphics
Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB
Memory
32GB DDR4
Storage
1TB NVMe SSD
Windows
Windows 11 Home installed

£1,800.40

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 Gamer 20 gaming PC

Pre-order1080p gaming

Sandbox Gamer 20 gaming PC

Ryzen 5 8400F + GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

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

Processor
Ryzen 5 8400F
Graphics
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
Memory
32GB DDR5 5600MHz
Storage
1TB NVMe SSD
Windows
Windows 11 Home installed

£1,801.65

Pre-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

Cheaper PCs that meet the minimum

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)

£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 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)

£609

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)

£649

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 BeamNG.drive on PC

What graphics card do I need for BeamNG.drive?

The makers say the minimum is Minimum 6GB VRAM (AMD Radeon RX 570 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060), and they recommend Minimum 8GB VRAM (AMD RX 6700 / Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060). In plain words: a modern mid-range graphics card for a good experience.

How much memory (RAM) does BeamNG.drive need?

At least 16GB, and 32GB is recommended. 16GB is the sensible amount for a gaming PC today.

Is BeamNG.drive multiplayer?

It is mainly a single-player game.

Can a gaming PC from Sandbox Computers run BeamNG.drive?

Yes. 69 of our PCs meet the recommended spec, from £1,319. 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.