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Released on Friday, April 26, Manor Lords renews focus on city-building as a gaming genre. To say that it is a title in demand is an understatement, to say the least. It featured in a whopping 3 million Steam wishlists prior to early access with users looking to get in on the action.
The developer has offered insights into what hardware can run Manor Lords with ease. This, in conjunction with Nvidia providing information on how well the title works on its higher-end RTX 4000 SUPER series GPUs maxed out at 4K below:
Thankfully for most users, Manor Lords, which runs on Unreal Engine 4 (with no plans to port it to UE5 currently) has a much lower hardware specification in play for both its minimum and recommended hardware presets. The publisher, Hooded Horse has provided hardware guidelines for users to ensure that their PCs can handle Manor Lords on Steam during Early Access:
- MINIMUM:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows® 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4670 (quad-core) / AMD® FX-Series™ FX-4350 (quad-core)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 (2 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ RX-460 (4 GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 16 GB available space
- RECOMMENDED:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows® 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-7600 (quad-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 3 2200G (quad-core)
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 (6 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ RX 580 (8 GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 16 GB available space
The team at Game ZXC, based on the information above, suggests 3 different hardware configurations able to play Manor Lords at different hardware presets. The configurations include a maxed-out hardware configuration that can play Manor Lords at the best possible settings at 4K, a more mid-range approach that exceeds the relatively modest hardware requirements for the title, and a budget-conscious entry-level PC build that can keep up with one's city-building ambitions with ease.
The Best Gaming Laptops For Manor Lords
Manor Lords is one of the most exciting additions to Steam's Early Access offerings in 2024. Here are the best gaming laptops to play it on!
The King's High-End Gaming PC Build For Manor Lords
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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
$383 $450 Save $67The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is AMD's latest and greatest CPU when it comes to gaming. With an excellent and highly efficient gaming performance that tops the charts currently, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is here to stay and has a crown to claim thanks to its 3D V-Cache-enabled prowess when it comes to gaming on a PC.
The octa-core CPU currently happens to be the fastest in the business for gaming even as it leads efficiency charts at the top, making it a very sought-after gaming upgrade. -
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 A-RGB
The Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 A-RGB replaces its predecessor successfully without breaking the bank. This AIo cooler is hands down the top performer in the thermals department and brings an upgraded VRM fan and dedicated contact frames for the latest Intel and AMD platforms. Its 360mm radiator is highly effective at cooling, and the fans bring beautiful addressable RGB lighting for gorgeous lighting effects.
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Asus ROG Strix X670E-E WiFi
Asus ROG Strix X670E-E Wi-Fi is an overclocking master that stands out for its powerful VRM that is sufficient for intensive overclocking. The board features an ATX form factor with a black theme and brushed aluminum heatsinks for quick heat dissipation. The I/O shroud features a mesmerizing RGB lighting zone that can be controlled via Asus Aura Sync and the I/O itself is filled with plenty of fast USB ports, Wi-Fi, and BIOS buttons.
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G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB (AMD Expo)
G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo RGB series is a specialized RAM kit for the AM5 platform with up to 6000 MT/s speed. The RAM kit brings exceptional RGB lighting on top of the heat spreaders and works at low latency. It's decently stable at the advertised speed and makes an ideal choice for gaming builds.
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Teamgroup T-Force Z540 M2 PCI-E SSD 1TB
$150 $190 Save $40The Teamgroup T-Force Cardea Z540 SSD offers some of the fastest PCI-E Gen 5 SSD speeds money can buy in 2024 while throwing in a thin, patented graphene-based heatsink to keep things low-profile by design.
It offers a whopping 11,700 MB/s sequential read and 9,500 MB/s sequential write speeds with decent random read/write speeds in tow,
With a 3,000,000-hour MBTF and 700 TBW rating along with a comprehensive 5-year warranty in tow, the Teamgroup T-Force Cardea Z540 SSD delivers on its promise as a premium PCI-E 5.0 SSD in 2024. -
ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 4080 SUPER OC
The ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 4080 SUPER OC is an excellent aftermarket take on the RTX 4080 SUPER, offering a higher boost clock than the stock option even as it clocks in an additional $100 on MSRP. It offers excellent reliability, power delivery, and one of the best aftermarket coolers one can get for Nvidia's higher-end RTX 4000 series GPUs.
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ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II
The ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II PSU is one of the quietest and most efficient PSUs available in the market. It comes in a sleek package that houses arguably one of the best-looking PSUs in the market currently, somewhat compensating for its relatively high asking price. The PSU also features a mirrored side panel that houses an OLED display.
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Lian Li O11 Vision
The most stunning-looking addition to the Lian Li O11 series of cases yet, the Vision mid-tower case features tempered glass on three sides of the enclosure. With a unique dual-chamber design, a PSU and cables are hidden behind a removable, adjustable motherboard tray. Because of the O11 Vision's modular nature, builders have plenty of cooling options, including support for up to two 360 mm liquid cooling radiators and 11 fans. To maintain constant airflow into and out of the case, the chassis is raised further off a surface with extensive venting on its bottom panel.
The high-end gaming build leverages the fastest CPU available for gaming, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D along with a well-endowed ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E Wi-Fi motherboard to deliver on its performance promise while touting features like DDR5 and PCI-E 5.0 in play. The GPU in play is an overclocked version of the RTX 4080 SUPER, a heavy hitter and one that Nvidia shows running at nearly 120 FPS maxed out on 4K.
With more than adequate cooling for the octa-core 7800X3D in the shape of the Arctic Freezer III's 360mm variant and high-end, low latency G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo in a 32GB configuration, the PC comes equipped to play Manor Lords maxed out while being one of the most balanced, yet powerful gaming PCs to play everything one wants to in 2024.
With a highly efficient ASUS ROG Thor 1000W P2 Platinum-rated PSU, an aesthetically pleasant O11 Vision case, and fast PCI-E 5.0 SSD storage in the shape of the Teamgroup Z540 M2 NVMe drive, the high-end PC offers better efficiency and faster storage than most, if not all of its peers vying to be your next gaming PC.
Estimated Build Cost: $2,724
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The Noble's Mid-Range Gaming PC Build For Manor Lords
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Intel Core i5 14600KF 14-Core, 20-Thread CPU
The Intel Core i5 14600KF 14-Core, 20-Thread CPU is a powerful mid-range CPU that replaces the last generation Intel Core i5 13600KF with higher clocks on both its performance and efficiency cores.
Like all its siblings, it does offer better performance out-of-the-box versus its predecessors but replaces them at the same price points they sold last year. Unlike the Intel Core i5 14600K, this model trades at a small discount thanks to it skipping out on integrated graphics. -
Corsair H100x RGB Elite Liquid CPU Cooler
Corsair H100x RGB Elite brings a gorgeous 240mm AIO design with customizable ARGB lighting on both fans and the CPU block. With flexible tubing, the block can be installed in any orientation and poses no clearance issues. Compatible with the latest intel and AMD platforms, the H100x RGB Elite serves as a wonderful mid-range AIO cooler for overclocking.
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GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Elite AX
Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX Ice comes with plenty of connectivity options and a clean aesthetic. The white PCB and grey accents make it compete in style with higher-end motherboards, even as the well-placed heatsinks and the built-in I/O plates make for a polished, yet functional look. The motherboard provides great value for money for gamers and professionals alike thanks to its pricing, feature set and excellent VRMs on offer.
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CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 6400MHz 32GB
Corsair's Vengeance RGB DDR5 RAM kit features dual RAM modules, each having 16GB memory capacity. It has built-in XMP 3.0 profiles, offering a blend of a high-rated frequency, low latency, and a reasonable price tag in tow.
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Kingston FURY Renegade 1TB PCIe Gen 4.0 NVMe M.2 Internal Gaming SSD
This version of the Kingston FURY Renegade SSD has a storage capacity of 1 TB and is designed to work with both laptops and desktops. It operates on PCIe Gen 4.0 NVMe technology, which allows it to achieve read speeds of up to 7,300 MB/s and write speeds of 7,000 MB/s. The cooling solution on this one is a low-profile graphene aluminum heat spreader, but the SSD is also available with a heat sink.
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ASUS Dual RTX 4070 SUPER OC 12G
ASUS's dual-fan take on the RTX 4070 SUPER is possibly one of the most cost-effective launch units with a decent factory overclock.
The RTX 4070 SUPER itself adds 15 to 20 percent gains in terms of raw performance to Nvidia's first RTX 4000 series SUPER GPU release versus its predecessor.
The 2.56 Slot GPU offers a relatively compact take on the RTX 4070 SUPER which also sees itself featured in larger premium tri-fan SKUs even as it sees a significant performance increase versus the RTX 4060 Ti thanks to its GDDR6X memory on offer. -
GIGABYTE GP-UD1000GM PG5 Rev2.0 1000W PSU
$115 $160 Save $45The GIGABYTE GP-UD1000GM PG5 Rev2.0 1000W is the second revision of the successful PG5 PSU with the addition of a native 16-pin PCI-E 5.0 power connector and compliance with Intel's new ATX 3.0 PSU standards in a fully modular design backed by as much as 10 years of warranty at an affordable price.
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LIAN LI LANCOOL 216 PC Case
$95 $100 Save $5The LANCOOL 216 is a mid-tower case with all-around mesh panels for optimal airflow. Thanks to its modular rear panel, it can be optimized for air or water cooling. It includes 2 x 160mm and 1 x 140mm pre-installed PWM fans and an innovative rear PCIe fan bracket to maximize airflow.
With a balanced Intel Core i5 14600KF CPU and a capable Corsair H100x RGB Elite to keep it cool, the balanced mid-range PC for aspiring nobles in Manor Lords offers a mix of value, power and upgrade potential in a neat package, even as it makes no compromises for gamers looking to eke out as much as they can from a powerful CPU and GPU configuration.
It leverages a Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX ICE motherboard, a balanced, entry-level RTX 4070 SUPER from ASUS, and fast DDR5 RAMs from Corsair's Vengeance lineup to keep things humming even as it uses a fast single NVMe from Kingston's FURY lineup to meet its storage needs.
A Gigabyte 1000W Gold Rated PSU with the requisite ATX 3.0 certifications as well as a 12VHPWR connector and a mid-range Lian Li Lancool 216 case that centers around performance and airflow bring up the vanguard of what is a powerful gaming PC that can more than handle Manor Lords in all its glory at all, but the most demanding of settings in 2024.
Estimated Build Cost: $1689
The Courtier's Entry-Level Gaming PC Build For Manor Lords
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600
$199 $230 Save $31The Ryzen 5 7600 is the entry-level, yet very capable, gaming CPU from AMD that features 6 cores, 12 threads, and 32MB of L3 cache. It has a base clock speed of 3.8GHz and a boost clock speed of 5.1GHz. The Ryzen 5 7600 is an unlocked processor with a default TDP of 65W. It also has integrated RDNA 2 graphics and is the cheapest offering in the lineup with an iGPU.
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MSI B650 Gaming Plus WiFi
MSI B650 Gaming Plus is an excellent choice for AMD CPU users who are looking to get the job done without spending over $200. The 15-power phase VRM will be adequate for mid-range CPUs, while the multiple PCI-E slots will allow users to add various expansion cards. There are plenty of connectivity options too, including several fan headers, a built-in WiFi adapter, fast USB headers, and even troubleshooting options.
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G.Skill Flare X5 Series (AMD Expo) 6000MHz 32GB (CL36)
The G.Skill Flare X5 Series RAM kits are DDR5 RAMs that operate at an overclocked 6000MHz sweet spot for AMD AM5 processors with a lower latency EXPO profile available to allow users to overclock their memory with a push of a button while costing significantly lower than the competition.
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Kingston NV2 500G M.2 2280 NVMe Internal SSD
The Kingston NV2 500G SSD uses Gen 4x4 NVMe PCIe technology. This drive delivers read speeds up to 3,500 MB/s and write speeds up to 2,800 MB/s. It's designed for systems requiring fast performance, in both laptop and desktop builds. It is suitable for most applications thanks to the compact, single-sided M.2 2280 design. And the low power requirements mean that it produces minimal heat.
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XFX Speedster QICK 319 Radeon RX 7700 XT Black Edition
$420 $460 Save $40The XFX Speedster QICK 319 Radeon RX 7700 XT Black Edition is the perfect mid-range card that features 12 GB of VRAM, boost clock speed of up to 2544 MHz, and support for the latest AMD technologies like Radeon Anti-Lag, FreeSync Technology, FidelityFX Super Resolution, and more. There are three fans to keep the GPU cool even under heavy load.
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XPG Core Reactor 750W
The XPG Core Reactor 750W is an 80 Plus Gold rated ATX PSU that offers full modularity. It is an all-black PSU certified by Cybenetics for its efficiency and noise levels. It features a 120mm 2400 RPM fan with an FDB (Fluid Dynamic Bearing) design. XPG, which is a gaming sub-brand of Adata, has tuned the fan to stay at 660 RPM up till 50% load. Connectivity options on the XPG Core Reactor 750W include 1 24-pin connection, 2 ATX 12V 4+4 pin connections, 6 PCIe connections, 12 SATA connections, and 4 Molex connections.
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GAMDIAS ATX Mid Tower Gaming Computer PC Case
The GAMDIAS Aura GC2 is another great mid-tower ATX PC case. It comprises a tempered glass casing through which users can view all the components inside. Besides enabling users to view inside, the PC case is suitable for RGB connection with a compatible motherboard. It has four built-in 120mm ARGB fans, which help cool down the PC while working hard during gaming sessions. Also, unlike other PC cases that require tools during installation, this case is completely tool-free.
For a more budget-oriented build that caters to PC builders targeting a sub-$1000 price tag, the entry-level gaming build above suits gamers looking to play at a high preset without any limitations with hardware that still exceeds the developer's minimum requirements considerably. To keep things in check, it skips a 3rd party cooler, opting for the one that comes with the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 instead while throwing in a powerful RX 7700XT into the mix.
This is coupled with low-latency G.Skill RAM that comes with a built-in AMD EXPO profile and an entry-level Kingston NV2 SSD, offering a budget-centric, but performant combination that is powered by an excellent 750W XPG Core Reactor PSU. On the motherboard end, an entry-level MSI B650 Gaming Plus motherboard is used to make the most of the GAMDIAS gaming case that comes with 4 120MM fans out of the box.
The build offers great value for money as it tries to cater to a more budget-oriented gamer looking to play Manor Lords with high graphics fidelity but with the option of AMD's FSR tech which the title does support out of the box.
Estimated Build Cost: $1090
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FAQ
Q: Is Manor Lords Coming To Game Pass?
Yes, Manor Lords is coming to Game Pass for PC on the 26th of April. The Xbox version of the title is expected to come later, but also be on Game Pass at launch.
Q: Does Manor Lords Have Multiplayer At Launch?
Manor Lords does not have multiplayer or Co-op at launch and the developer has outright stated that it does not have any plans to work on any such component at the current time.
