The Excavation of Hob's Barrow: PC requirements and the PC you need
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About The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a PC game. It came out on 28 Sep 2022.
What The Excavation of Hob's Barrow needs
In plain words: to play at all it needs not stated by the makers, and to play it well the makers suggest almost any graphics, even the graphics built into the processor, with 2GB of memory.
| Part | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics card | 640x360, 32-bit colour: 700 Mhz system minimum | Direct3D, OpenGL, DirectX 5 |
| Processor | Pentium or higher | 2.7 GHz Dual Core (and above, can run on single core) |
| Memory (RAM) | 1 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Storage | 2 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
From the Steam store page, checked 6 November 2026. The makers sometimes change these; their page is always right.
Will my computer play The Excavation of Hob's Barrow?
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 recommended spec
These should play The Excavation of Hob's Barrow well. Cheapest first.
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
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
- Graphics
- GTX 1660 Super
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4
- Storage
- 500GB SSD
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)
£699
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 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
- Graphics
- GTX 1660 Super
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4
- Storage
- 500GB SSD
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)
£699
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 Pro 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 + 4TB hard drive
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)
£709
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 The Excavation of Hob's Barrow on PC
What graphics card do I need for The Excavation of Hob's Barrow?
The makers say the minimum is 640x360, 32-bit colour: 700 Mhz system minimum, and they recommend Direct3D, OpenGL, DirectX 5. In plain words: almost any graphics, even the graphics built into the processor for a good experience.
How much memory (RAM) does The Excavation of Hob's Barrow need?
At least 1GB, and 2GB is recommended. 16GB is the sensible amount for a gaming PC today.
Can a gaming PC from Sandbox Computers run The Excavation of Hob's Barrow?
Yes. 113 of our PCs meet the recommended spec, from £589. 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.