{"id":31632,"date":"2023-08-23T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=31632"},"modified":"2024-02-26T14:22:44","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T14:22:44","slug":"ssd-required-why-starfield-needs-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/ssd-required-why-starfield-needs-one\/","title":{"rendered":"SSD Required? Why Starfield Needs One."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Starfield<\/strong> is Bethesda\u2019s epic space exploration RPG that comes packed with plenty of incredible interstellar gameplay and realistic visuals. If you\u2019re looking to take to the stars in Starfield, you\u2019ll first up need to make sure your PC is up to the task of running your adventures across the galaxy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official PC specification isn\u2019t that outrageous for an AAA title. However, one of the key recommendations is an SSD. Whilst it may not be a requirement, an SSD boasts huge advantages for gamers, especially thanks to their fast read and write speeds.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need more convincing? Keep on reading this blog post for more reasons as to why you want an SSD for Starfield.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Starfield<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Set in the year 2230, humanity has long ventured beyond the confines of their own solar system, creating new settlements across the galaxy. As the last remaining group of space explorers, join Constellation as you hunt for rare artifacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Embark on a thrilling adventure across the stars, explore more than a thousand planets, complete challenging quests, collect rare materials, and meet a diverse range of characters. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Official PC System Requirements:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To ensure your PC is up to the task of running your space exploration in Starfield, we\u2019ve included the official PC specification down below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/th>Minimum<\/th>Recommended<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
OS<\/td>Windows 10<\/td>Windows 10<\/td><\/tr>
Processor<\/td>AMD Ryzen 5 2600K
or Intel Core i7 6800K<\/td>		AMD Ryzen 5 3600
or Intel Core i5 10600K<\/td><\/tr>
Memory<\/td>16GB RAM<\/td>16GB RAM<\/td><\/tr>
Graphics<\/td>NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti
or AMD Radeon RX 5700<\/td>		NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT<\/td><\/tr>
DirectX<\/td>Version 12<\/td>Version 12<\/td><\/tr>
Storage<\/td>125GB available space<\/td>125GB available space<\/td><\/tr>
Additional Notes<\/td>SSD required<\/td>SSD required<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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We’ve got a huge range of Starfield blog articles, designed to take you through all the incredible interstellar gameplay.<\/strong> As an added bonus, there’s even a Starfield gaming set-up.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Type of SSD Should I Buy for Starfield?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you can see in the specification, Bethesda has recommended that you store Starfield on an SSD. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A high-quality SSD will deliver you an enhanced gaming performance, especially when compared to a hard drive. These storage drives no longer feature the traditional mechanical moving parts, and instead utilise intelligent cell and flash memory technology to access your data. All of which allows you to take advantage of ultra-fast read and write speeds, to enjoy virtually zero slow in-game loading times or input lag breaking up your immersion as you traverse across the galaxy.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s more, in open-world games like Starfield, there are thousands of different planets, spaceships, and more that the player can interact with. All of this requires a significant amount of data in order for them to be loaded into the game\u2019s memory in real-time. With an SSD, the speed at which this data is processed is notably faster than an HDD.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your chosen SSD for Starfield all depends on your individual preferences and what your system is compatible with. However, we\u2019ve listed all the types of SSD and their key differences below, to help you pick out the right solid-state drive for your set-up.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2.5\u2019\u2019 SATA:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A 2.5\u2019\u2019 SATA SSD boasts high capacities, along with read and write speeds of up to 600MB\/s. Due to their large form factor, they are typically mounted inside your PC case and connected to your motherboard via the SATA connector. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A SATA SSD is the perfect choice if you are looking for a fast storage solution that is perfect for your operating system, frequently assessed data, applications, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lexar NS100 1TB 2.5” SATA Solid-State Drive:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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