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Pacific Drive's minimum spec is roughly a quad-core CPU (Core i5-6600 / Ryzen 5 2600-class), 8GB RAM and a GTX 1060 6GB / RX 5500 XT-class GPU for 1080p 30 fps on low. That is modest, so any current entry build clears it. For a smooth 60 fps at 1080p high, aim a step up to an RTX 4060 / RX 7600-class card.
Minimum specs explained
Pacific Drive is a first-person driving-survival game with a contained world, so it is lighter than open-world AAA titles. The minimum targets older mid-range hardware: a quad-core CPU, 8GB RAM, an SSD and a GTX 1060 / RX 5500 XT-class GPU for 1080p 30 fps. It is single-player with no anti-cheat, so it runs offline in SA.
What to buy for a comfortable experience
Build above minimum for headroom. An entry gaming PC from around R12,000 to R15,000 with a Ryzen 5 7600 or Core i5 CPU, 16GB DDR5 and an RTX 4060 / RX 7600 runs Pacific Drive at 1080p high above 60 fps. An NVMe SSD smooths the run-to-run loading the game relies on.
Getting it right for South African buyers
Buy the parts as a balanced build, not a single hero component: a GPU matched to your monitor's resolution and refresh rate, a 6-core or better CPU to feed it, 16GB DDR5 (32GB if you also create or multitask), and an NVMe SSD so installs and level loads stay quick. Evetech stocks complete builds and individual parts locally with stock and warranty you can confirm before checkout, so you can size the machine to this game and the rest of your library at once rather than overspending on raw numbers you will not use.
FAQ
What are the minimum specs for Pacific Drive in SA?
Roughly a quad-core Core i5-6600 / Ryzen 5 2600 CPU, 8GB RAM and a GTX 1060 / RX 5500 XT-class GPU for 1080p 30 fps on low. Any current entry build clears that comfortably.
Does Pacific Drive need internet or anti-cheat?
No. It is a single-player survival game with no anti-cheat and no online requirement, so it runs fully offline in SA. Your fibre line does not affect gameplay.
What build gives a smooth 60 fps?
An entry-to-mid build around R12,000 to R15,000 with an RTX 4060 / RX 7600, 16GB DDR5 and an NVMe SSD holds 1080p high above 60 fps with room to spare.
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Pro Tip
Match your GPU and CPU to your target resolution and refresh rate, confirm the parts are in stock at Evetech, then enable any supported DLSS or FSR option for extra headroom.
