CapCut: PC requirements and the PC you need
Video editing and effectsby CapCut (ByteDance)
About CapCut
Quick, easy video editing for social media, with templates, effects and AI tools.
What CapCut needs
In plain words: to run at all it needs almost any graphics, even the graphics built into the processor, with at least 4GB of memory.
| Part | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics card | Intel HD Graphics 4000 or above | Not published |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 or above | Not published |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB RAM or above | Not published |
| Storage | 2 GB available space or above | Not published |
| Windows | Windows 10 or above | Not published |
From CapCut (ByteDance)'s own page (for CapCut for Windows (from CapCut's own article, 20 Aug 2026)), checked 16 October 2026. The makers sometimes change these; their page is always right.
Will my computer run CapCut?
Type your graphics card, processor and memory. On most computers we find the graphics card for you.
Our PCs that meet the published spec
These should run CapCut well. Cheapest first.
Refurbished1080p gaming
Sandbox Snowflake 3400G refurbished gaming PC
Ryzen 5 3400G + Radeon Vega 11 (built in)
No separate graphics card: good for Minecraft for Windows, Roblox, Fortnite at low settings, and everyday use. A graphics card can be added later.
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G (4 cores, 8 threads, built-in Radeon graphics) (tested)
- Graphics
- Radeon Vega 11 graphics built into the processor
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4 memory
- Storage
- 500GB WD Blue 2.5-inch SSD (tested)
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)
£489
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Plays on low settings
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Plays well
- Roblox Plays well
- VALORANT Plays well
- Counter-Strike 2 Plays well
- League of Legends Plays well
- Dota 2 Plays well
- Grand Theft Auto V Legacy Plays well
- Terraria Plays well
- Garry's Mod Plays well
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 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
- Fortnite Plays well
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Plays well
- Roblox Plays well
- VALORANT Plays well
- Counter-Strike 2 Plays well
- League of Legends Plays well
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Plays on low settings
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Plays on low settings
- Marvel Rivals Plays on low settings
- Call of Duty® Plays on low settings
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 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
- Fortnite Plays well
- Minecraft: Java Edition Plays on low settings
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Plays well
- Roblox Plays well
- VALORANT Plays well
- Counter-Strike 2 Plays well
- League of Legends Plays well
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Plays on low settings
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Plays on low settings
- Marvel Rivals Plays on low settings
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 Lucid 5600G refurbished gaming PC
Ryzen 5 5600G + built-in graphics
No separate graphics card: good for Minecraft for Windows, Roblox, Fortnite at low settings, and everyday use. A graphics card can be added later.
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600G (6 cores, 12 threads, built-in Radeon graphics)
- Graphics
- Radeon graphics built into the processor
- 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)
£619
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Plays on low settings
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Plays well
- Roblox Plays well
- VALORANT Plays well
- Counter-Strike 2 Plays well
- League of Legends Plays well
- Dota 2 Plays well
- Grand Theft Auto V Legacy Plays well
- Terraria Plays well
- Garry's Mod Plays well
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 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
- Fortnite Plays well
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Plays well
- Roblox Plays well
- VALORANT Plays well
- Counter-Strike 2 Plays well
- League of Legends Plays well
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Plays on low settings
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Plays on low settings
- Marvel Rivals Plays on low settings
- Call of Duty® Plays on low settings
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
New build1080p gaming
Sandbox Beginner 3 gaming PC
Ryzen 3 3200G + Radeon graphics
No separate graphics card: good for Minecraft for Windows, Roblox, Fortnite at low settings, and everyday use. A graphics card can be added later.
- Processor
- Ryzen 3 3200G
- Graphics
- Radeon graphics (built in)
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4 3200MHz
- Storage
- 1TB NVMe SSD
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home installed
£679.54
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Plays on low settings
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Plays well
- Roblox Plays well
- VALORANT Plays well
- Counter-Strike 2 Plays well
- League of Legends Plays on low settings
- Dota 2 Plays well
- Grand Theft Auto V Legacy Plays well
- Terraria Plays well
- Garry's Mod Plays well
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
Questions about CapCut on PC
What graphics card do I need for CapCut?
The makers say: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or above.
How much memory (RAM) does CapCut need?
At least 4GB. For big projects, more memory always helps.
Can a PC from Sandbox Computers run CapCut?
Yes. 123 of our PCs meet the recommended spec, from £489. They are built and tested in Worcester.
Is a gaming PC good for CapCut?
Usually, yes. A gaming PC has a strong graphics card, a fast processor and plenty of memory, which is what CapCut needs too. Some professional work is certified only on workstation graphics cards: if your employer or client requires that, ask us first.
How we match: we compare the graphics card and memory in each PC with the makers' spec. For professional work with certified hardware, or very large projects, ask us for a custom build. See all the software we cover.