Quick Answer
Quick answer: Quake Remastered barely taxes any modern PC, so at R20,000 you are really building a flexible 1080p high-refresh gaming rig that happens to run Quake Remastered at a triple-digit frame rate. Integrated Radeon 760M graphics on a Ryzen 5 8600G hold well past 200 fps at 1080p maxed.
The parts list that makes sense at R20,000
At R20,000, is the SA sweet spot for solid 1080p gaming. A sensible spec list:
- CPU: Ryzen 5 7600
- GPU: RTX 4060 8GB or RX 7600 8GB
- RAM: 16GB DDR5-6000
- Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD
No discrete GPU is required; a Ryzen 5 8600G with a fast SSD is overkill in the best possible way. All of these parts are the kind of components currently stocked at Evetech, so you can match the rig to what is actually in stock rather than a wishlist.
Performance: the numbers that matter
The 2021 Quake Remaster runs the 1996 classic on the modern KEX engine and barely registers on current hardware. Integrated Radeon 760M graphics on a Ryzen 5 8600G hold well past 200 fps at 1080p maxed.
Because the game is so light, the frame rate is effectively capped by your monitor, not the GPU. A 144Hz or 165Hz 1080p panel is the upgrade that you will actually feel, and Evetech stocks high-refresh displays from R2,500 upward.
Local context and where not to overspend
- Don't over-buy the GPU. This is a light game, so a bigger card only helps other titles you might play.
- Get 32GB if the budget allows. DDR5-6000 dual-channel keeps frametimes flat and future-proofs you against newer releases for a small premium.
- SSD first, always. A 1TB NVMe SSD cuts load times and stutter far more than a marginal GPU bump; modern game installs of 80-120GB fill a 500GB drive fast.
- Buy a quality 650W-750W power supply. It protects the rest of the build and leaves room for a future GPU upgrade without a full swap.
FAQ
Do I need an expensive graphics card for Quake Remastered?
No. Quake Remastered runs at a high frame rate on integrated graphics or an entry card like the RX 6600. Any spend above an entry GPU is for other, heavier games rather than for Quake Remastered itself.
What frame rate will I get at R20,000?
Integrated Radeon 760M graphics on a Ryzen 5 8600G hold well past 200 fps at 1080p maxed. Pair it with a matching high-refresh monitor to actually feel those frames.
Is R20,000 the right amount to spend for Quake Remastered?
Yes for a 1080p high-refresh build. R20,000 is the SA sweet spot for solid 1080p gaming. You can step the GPU up or down a tier to match exactly what is in stock at Evetech.
Ready to build? Browse the RTX 4060 8GB-class rigs currently stocked at Evetech and match the spec above to your R20,000 budget.