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Mortal Kombat 1: PC requirements and the PC you need

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Will my computer play it?

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About Mortal Kombat 1

Mortal Kombat 1 is an action game, made by NetherRealm Studios and QLOC and published by Warner Bros. Games. It came out on 19 Sep 2023. You can play it single player, multiplayer, player versus player, online player versus player, split screen or cross-platform multiplayer. It works fully with a controller and has in-game purchases. It is rated PEGI 18.

What Mortal Kombat 1 needs

In plain words: to play at all it needs a mid-range graphics card from a few years ago, and to play it well the makers suggest a modern mid-range graphics card, with 8GB of memory.

PartMinimumRecommended
Graphics cardNvidia GeForce® GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon™ RX 590 or Intel® Arc™ A750Nvidia GeForce® GTX 2080 Ti or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 XT or Intel® Arc™ A770
ProcessorIntel® Core™ i5-6600 | AMD Ryzen™ 3 3100 or Ryzen™ 5 2600Intel® Core™ i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600X
Memory (RAM)8 GB RAM8 GB RAM
Storage140 GB available space140 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 Mortal Kombat 1?

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 Mortal Kombat 1 well. Cheapest first.

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 7 Compact gaming PC

Pre-order1080p gaming

Sandbox Gamer 7 Compact gaming PC

Ryzen 5 7500F + 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 7500F
Graphics
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
Memory
16GB DDR5 5600MHz
Storage
1TB NVMe SSD
Windows
Windows 11 Home installed

£1,683.71

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 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

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)

£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 Mortal Kombat 1 on PC

What graphics card do I need for Mortal Kombat 1?

The makers say the minimum is Nvidia GeForce® GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon™ RX 590 or Intel® Arc™ A750, and they recommend Nvidia GeForce® GTX 2080 Ti or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 XT or Intel® Arc™ A770. In plain words: a modern mid-range graphics card for a good experience.

How much memory (RAM) does Mortal Kombat 1 need?

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

Is Mortal Kombat 1 multiplayer?

Yes. You can play it single player, multiplayer, player versus player, online player versus player, split screen or cross-platform multiplayer.

Can a gaming PC from Sandbox Computers run Mortal Kombat 1?

Yes. 74 of our PCs meet the recommended spec, from £1,652.16. 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.