Far Far West PC Hardware Guide
Official requirements explained
The official minimum requirements for Far Far West list an Intel Core i5-7600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 processor, an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 590 graphics card, 8 GB of RAM, and 10 GB of storage. An SSD is required. On FrameScope's tier comparison, the minimum GPU sits roughly at the GTX 980 level, which is a 1080p mainstream class card, and the minimum CPU is close to an older mainstream part like the Core i5-7400.
The official recommended requirements list an Intel Core i5-10600KF or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X processor, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT graphics card, 16 GB of RAM, 10 GB of storage, and again an SSD. The RX 5600 XT is in the 1080p mainstream band, and the Ryzen 5 3600 is still a solid mid-range processor. The gap between minimum and recommended mainly comes down to GPU performance and memory capacity. Meeting the recommended tier gives more headroom at 1080p, especially during busy co-op fights with lots of effects on screen.
The SSD requirement is not optional. The game relies on fast reads for loading and streaming, so a hard drive usually means slower map transitions and longer waits. The official listings do not state a VRAM amount, so the GPU model is the best guide when comparing your hardware.
The publisher's requirement list does not specify any tier beyond these two.
Recommended builds for three budgets
The entry build pairs a GTX 1660 Super or RTX 3050 class card with a six-core processor such as the Ryzen 5 4500 or Core i5-10400F, along with 16 GB of RAM. The goal is a stable experience above the official minimum. It suits players on a tight budget who mainly play at 1080p. Within the entry band you can choose anywhere from the GTX 1650 Super to the RTX 3050 8GB depending on price and availability.
The mainstream build centers on an RX 5600 XT, RTX 2060, or RTX 3060 class GPU with a Ryzen 5 3600 or Core i5-11400F, again with 16 GB of RAM. This matches the official recommended tier and is the most balanced choice for most players, delivering a comfortable 1080p experience in multiplayer fights.
The high-end build uses an RTX 4060 Ti 16GB, RX 6800, or RTX 5060 class GPU with a newer processor like the Ryzen 7 7700 or Ryzen 7 5800X3D, and 32 GB of RAM. This tier suits players who want higher settings or resolution, or who run recording and streaming alongside the game. For this game the high-end build is more about headroom and flexibility than necessity.
Graphics settings with the biggest impact
In a co-op shooter with lots of enemies, the settings that usually cost the most are shadow quality, volumetric lighting and fog, ray tracing if offered, crowd and simulation density, and view distance. Shadows and volumetrics involve a lot of computation and often look only slightly different, so lowering them is usually the most efficient change. If ray tracing is available, treat it as an expensive option and turn it off for a smoother 1080p experience unless your GPU is well above the recommended tier.
Anti-aliasing and post-processing effects like motion blur and depth of field are generally cheaper. Adjust them to taste. If the game offers a crowd or simulation density setting, it matters most in large, chaotic fights, so balance it against your GPU's capability.
Upscaling technologies such as DLSS, FSR, and XeSS work by rendering at a lower internal resolution and reconstructing the image to your target resolution. Used well, they trade a small amount of image quality for smoother performance. A general approach is to use DLSS on supported Nvidia cards and FSR or XeSS on other hardware, judging by image sharpness and any ghosting along edges. The official listings do not specify which upscaling methods the game supports, so check the in-game options.
Laptops and handheld PCs
Laptop GPUs that share a name with desktop parts are often noticeably slower, because laptops have tighter power limits and smaller cooling systems. A laptop RTX 2060 or RTX 3060 can perform below its desktop namesake. When evaluating a laptop, look at the GPU's power limit (TGP) and the cooling design rather than just the model name. If the laptop's GPU falls near the official minimum tier, set your expectations for a stable, basic experience and start from medium settings.
Handheld PCs such as the Steam Deck or ROG Ally use low-power processors and integrated graphics, which generally fall below the official minimum desktop tier. They are better suited to lower resolutions and lower settings, using built-in performance tuning and upscaling features. The game has no Steam Deck verification data in our database, so we cannot give a compatibility rating. Check hands-on reports and the official information before buying.
For both laptops and handhelds, cooling and power mode affect sustained performance. Keep the device ventilated, use plugged-in performance profiles where available, and avoid playing in hot conditions to reduce throttling.
Storage and memory
The official minimum is 8 GB of RAM and the recommended amount is 16 GB. 16 GB is a comfortable baseline today, letting the game run alongside a browser and voice chat without leaning heavily on virtual memory. If your system has 8 GB, upgrading to 16 GB is usually one of the most cost-effective improvements. Install matched modules to run in dual-channel mode, which improves memory bandwidth.
On storage, the official requirement is 10 GB and an SSD is mandatory. An SSD makes a clear difference to loading times and map streaming, reducing waits and stutter during transitions. A hard drive does not meet the official requirement, and even if the game runs, the experience will be noticeably worse.
Leave more free space on the drive than the game itself needs. Updates, temporary files, and shader caches all add to the footprint, and keeping spare room helps updates install cleanly. The official listings do not state the size of updates, so how much extra space you reserve depends on your drive.