Building a PC for Far Cry 6 on a R15,000 SA budget

An R15,000 SA budget is the sweet spot for Far Cry 6, pairing a current-gen CPU with an RTX 4060 to run the open world at 1080p Ultra at smooth, consistent frame rates.

Quick Answer

At R15,000, a Ryzen 5 7600 with an RTX 4060, 16GB DDR5 and a 1TB NVMe SSD runs Far Cry 6 at 1080p Ultra around 70-90 fps. Leave the 12GB HD texture pack off, as the 8GB RTX 4060 is better suited to standard Ultra.

The R15,000 Parts List

A Ryzen 5 7600 (around R4,000), an RTX 4060 (R6,500), 16GB DDR5, a 1TB Gen4 NVMe SSD, a B650 board and a 600W PSU fit R15,000. This pairing comfortably handles Far Cry 6 at 1080p Ultra and entry 1440p, the realistic target for this budget.

Far Cry 6 Performance

On this build, Far Cry 6 runs 1080p Ultra at 70-90 fps and 1440p High around 55-70 fps. The HD texture pack needs 12GB VRAM the RTX 4060 lacks, so leave it off and enjoy standard Ultra. FSR upscaling can lift frame rates if you want a smoother 1440p.

Getting The Best Out Of It

Run 1080p Ultra without the HD pack for the best balance, or use FSR Quality at 1440p for sharper visuals at a smooth frame rate. Keep the game on the NVMe SSD for quick loading, and the Ryzen 5 7600 ensures no CPU bottleneck in busy combat. For storage, keep Far Cry 6 on the 1TB NVMe SSD so fast travel and high-speed driving across Yara load quickly; the open world streams assets constantly, and a slower drive introduces noticeable texture pop-in.

FAQ

What FPS does Far Cry 6 hit on a R15,000 build?

Around 70-90 fps at 1080p Ultra and 55-70 fps at 1440p High on a Ryzen 5 7600 with an RTX 4060, without the HD texture pack.

Should I enable the HD texture pack?

No, not on an 8GB RTX 4060. The pack needs 12GB VRAM; leave it off and run standard Ultra for the smoothest 1080p experience.

Is R15,000 enough for Far Cry 6?

Yes, for 1080p Ultra at 70-90 fps. It is the value sweet spot; a higher budget with a 12GB RTX 4070 unlocks the HD pack at 1440p.