Split/Second: PC requirements and the PC you need
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About Split/Second
Split/Second is a PC game. It came out on 6 Oct 2014.
What Split/Second needs
In plain words: to play at all it needs basic graphics: built-in graphics on a modern processor, or an old entry-level card, with at least 2.5GB of memory.
| Part | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics card | 256 MB DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 3D video card supporting Shaders 3.0 (NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or better, ATI Radeon X1600 or better) | Not published |
| Processor | 3.0 GHz Intel Pentium D processor (Windows 7 / Vista) / 2.6 GHz Intel Pentium D processor (Windows XP) or 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 or equivalent processor | Not published |
| Memory (RAM) | 2560 MB RAM | Not published |
| Storage | 6656 MB available space | Not published |
From the Steam store page, checked 6 November 2026. The makers sometimes change these; their page is always right.
Will my computer play Split/Second?
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.
A low-spec PC or a high-spec PC?
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 published spec
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
- Graphics
- GTX 1060
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4
- Storage
- 500GB SSD + 1TB hard drive
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)
£589
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Meets recommended
- Minecraft: Java Edition Meets minimum
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Meets recommended
- Roblox Meets recommended
- VALORANT Meets recommended
- Counter-Strike 2 Meets recommended
- League of Legends Meets recommended
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Meets minimum
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Meets minimum
- Marvel Rivals Meets minimum
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
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
- Graphics
- GTX 1060
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4
- Storage
- 256GB SSD + 1TB hard drive
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)
£609
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Meets recommended
- Minecraft: Java Edition Meets minimum
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Meets recommended
- Roblox Meets recommended
- VALORANT Meets recommended
- Counter-Strike 2 Meets recommended
- League of Legends Meets recommended
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Meets minimum
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Meets minimum
- Marvel Rivals Meets minimum
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
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
- Graphics
- GTX 1660 Super
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4
- Storage
- 500GB SSD
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)
£669
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Meets recommended
- Minecraft: Java Edition Meets minimum
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Meets recommended
- Roblox Meets recommended
- VALORANT Meets recommended
- Counter-Strike 2 Meets recommended
- League of Legends Meets recommended
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Meets minimum
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Meets minimum
- Marvel Rivals Meets minimum
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
Questions about Split/Second on PC
What graphics card do I need for Split/Second?
The makers say the minimum is 256 MB DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 3D video card supporting Shaders 3.0 (NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or better, ATI Radeon X1600 or better). In plain words: basic graphics: built-in graphics on a modern processor, or an old entry-level card for a good experience.
How much memory (RAM) does Split/Second need?
At least 2.5GB. 16GB is the sensible amount for a gaming PC today.
Can a gaming PC from Sandbox Computers run Split/Second?
Our PCs meet the minimum spec. Ask us and we will suggest one that runs it well.
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.