Dispatch PC Hardware Guide
Official requirements explained
The official minimum for Dispatch lists an Intel Core i5-6402P or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 class processor, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 560 class graphics card, 2GB of RAM and 15GB of storage. No SSD is required. By our comparison, the Ryzen 5 1600 is an older mainstream CPU, and the GTX 960 and RX 560 are older entry-level graphics cards. Any mainstream system from the last several years clears the minimum without much trouble.
The official recommended tier calls for an Intel Core i5-7400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 class CPU, an NVIDIA GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon RX 580, and 16GB of RAM. In our comparison the CPU stays in the same general band as the minimum, so the real step up is the graphics card and memory. The GTX 1050 is a newer generation than the GTX 960, and the RX 580 sits a clear step above the RX 560, so the recommended tier asks for a noticeably stronger GPU with more video memory. The 16GB RAM figure is a common configuration today and leaves much more room than the 2GB minimum.
The 2GB minimum looks low, but the operating system uses a good share of memory on its own. With only 4GB or 8GB you may see stutter or slow loading. The 15GB storage figure also does not include later updates, so keep some free space. The publisher did not list an SSD requirement, so a hard drive will run the game, just with longer load times.
If your machine sits between the minimum and recommended tiers, upgrading the graphics card and RAM will make the biggest difference. A reasonably modern CPU usually does not need replacing.
Recommended builds for three budgets
The entry build suits players who want to run the game on a tight budget and do not need high settings. Our entry graphics card options are the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT, Intel Arc A380, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB, GTX 1650 Super, GTX 1660 and RTX 3050 6GB. They pair with CPUs such as the Ryzen 3 3100, Core i3-10100F, Ryzen 3 3300X, Ryzen 5 4500, Ryzen 5 3500X or Core i5-10400F. RAM should be at least 16GB. The goal is a stable run at the official recommended tier rather than maximum visuals.
The mainstream build fits most players. The GPU range overlaps with entry but adds the GTX 1660 Super and RTX 3050 8GB, and the CPU list adds the Core i5-10400 and Ryzen 5 3600. The 8GB version of the RTX 3050 has more video memory than the 6GB card, which helps if you want higher texture quality or a higher resolution. Plan on 16GB of RAM.
The high build suits players who want higher settings or a system that stays comfortable for several years. Candidates include the Intel Arc A770 16GB, RTX 2070 Super, RTX 2080, RTX 4060, RX 7600, RTX 2080 Super, Arc B580 and RX 7600 XT, with CPUs such as the Ryzen 5 8600G, Ryzen 5 5600, Core i7-11700K, Ryzen 5 5600X, Core i9-11900K, Ryzen 7 8700G, Ryzen 7 5700X and Ryzen 5 7500F. The point at this level is headroom in the graphics card. Memory should be 16GB or more, and 32GB is a sensible choice if the budget allows.
Graphics settings with the biggest impact
Dispatch is a workplace management game built around dialogue and story, and its visual demands sit at a general level. In most cases the heaviest settings are shadows, volumetric effects, reflections and the density of crowds or simulated elements rather than character models. If the game offers these, lower them first. Ray tracing adds little to a game of this style, so turn it off unless your graphics card has plenty of room to spare.
View distance and far-off detail are other common costs. Reducing them usually has a small visual effect and can free up a noticeable amount of GPU work. Anti-aliasing and post-processing are a matter of taste. Effects such as motion blur and depth of field make the image softer, and turning them off often makes scene changes look cleaner.
Upscaling technologies such as DLSS, FSR and XeSS render the game at a lower internal resolution and reconstruct the image at your target resolution. In general terms, this reduces GPU load with a modest loss in image quality. How well it works depends on whether the game supports it and on your card. If your graphics card supports one of these, enable it when the picture feels too heavy, then adjust other settings as needed.
A practical approach is to bring shadows and special effects down to medium first, then turn to upscaling if you need more headroom.
Laptops and handheld PCs
A laptop graphics chip with the same name as a desktop card usually performs differently. Laptop versions run with lower power limits and tighter cooling, so they tend to trail their desktop namesakes. When comparing machines, check whether the GPU is the desktop or laptop variant and look at the cooling design. If a laptop runs hot over a long session, it will reduce power to protect itself, and performance can feel uneven.
Handheld PCs such as the Steam Deck and ROG Ally are portable platforms, and both power and cooling are constrained by the body. In general, these devices do best with medium to low settings and a moderate resolution and frame rate target. We have no Steam Deck verification data for this game, so we cannot give a compatibility rating for it. Check recent player reports before deciding.
On battery power, many laptops and handhelds limit performance, so play while plugged in for steadier results.
Storage and memory
The official minimum lists 2GB of RAM and the recommended tier lists 16GB. In practice 16GB is the comfortable choice, since it leaves room for the operating system and background programs so the game is less likely to stutter. If your machine has 8GB, moving to 16GB is often one of the more cost-effective upgrades.
Dual-channel memory means two sticks are installed in the slots the motherboard recommends, which doubles the memory bandwidth. On most modern processors this helps more than a single stick, so use two modules of matching capacity where possible.
For storage, the game needs 15GB, but installation and later updates take extra room. Keep at least 20GB free. An SSD is not required, but it noticeably shortens loading and reading times, and the difference is clear in a game that moves between scenes often. If your budget allows, install Dispatch on an SSD.