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Megabonk Guides Cosmic Strategy Nexus

System Requirements

Build or tune a rig that keeps pace with Megabonk's busiest arenas. We combine official numbers with lab-tested tweaks across PC, Steam Deck, and Proton.

Spec Tiers

Choose the tier closest to your hardware, then apply the matching performance profile below.

Minimum

Designed for 1080p @ 30 FPS with effects tuned down.

  • CPU: 4 physical cores around 3.0 GHz (Intel Core i3-12100F / Ryzen 3 4100).
  • Memory: 8 GB dual-channel; close browsers and overlays before launching.
  • GPU: GTX 1050 Ti / RX 560 4 GB with the latest WHQL driver.
  • Storage: 8 GB free on an SSD - spinning disks can introduce streaming hitches.
  • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit or Ubuntu 20.04+ with DirectX 11 / Vulkan libraries.

Recommended

Comfortable 1080p @ 60 FPS with headroom for effects and co-op.

  • CPU: Ryzen 5 5600 / Intel Core i5-12400; enable XMP/EXPO for memory.
  • Memory: 16 GB DDR4/DDR5, preferably 3200 MHz or faster.
  • GPU: RTX 2060 / RX 6600 or newer; keep drivers within the last 3 months.
  • Storage: NVMe SSD with 15% free space to avoid thermal throttling.
  • Display: 1080p 60 Hz or higher; enable VRR if your monitor supports it.

Performance+

Built for 1440p or 90+ FPS enthusiasts competing on leaderboards.

  • CPU: Ryzen 7 5800X3D / Intel Core i5-13600K with adequate cooling.
  • Memory: 32 GB dual-channel to buffer massive enemy spawns.
  • GPU: RTX 4070 / RX 7800 XT with recent firmware and Resizable BAR enabled.
  • Storage: PCIe 4.0 NVMe for the fastest patch installs and asset streaming.
  • Peripherals: 144 Hz display plus low-latency controller or mouse setup.

Rapid Self-Check

Run this audit before diving into deep optimisation; it resolves the majority of support tickets we receive.

Update the OS

Install pending Windows or distro updates so GPU/USB hotfixes are applied before testing.

Refresh drivers

Download clean installers for GPU, chipset, and audio; reboot once for a clean baseline.

Verify disk headroom

Keep at least 20% free capacity on the drive hosting Megabonk to minimise stutter.

Trim background apps

Disable streaming, RGB, or capture utilities temporarily to confirm they are not injecting overlays.

Performance Profiles

Select the profile that matches your target frame rate, then fine-tune per weapon or relic load-outs.

Balanced 60 FPS

For most rigs running the Recommended tier.

  • Resolution: Native 1080p or 1200p with TAA.
  • Effects: High, Particles Medium, Shadows High.
  • V-Sync: Off when using G-Sync/FreeSync; lock to 60 via driver otherwise.

Competitive 90 FPS

Chasing leaderboard runs and low latency.

  • Resolution: 1080p with DLSS/FSR Quality or 1440p with DLSS Balanced.
  • Effects: Medium, Environment Detail Medium, Motion Blur Off.
  • Extras: Enable NVIDIA Reflex / AMD Anti-Lag; cap FPS to your monitor refresh.

Power Saver 45 FPS

Steam Deck and older GPUs needing efficiency.

  • Resolution: 1280 - 800 (Deck) or 900p with FSR Performance.
  • Effects: Low, Particles Low, Ambient Occlusion Off.
  • Extras: Use borderless window + Half Rate Shading (Deck) for smoother frametimes.

Platform Notes

Every platform has quirks. These field notes save you from repeated trial and error.

Steam Deck

  • Lock the refresh rate at 45 Hz and enable FSR 2.1 Quality for crisp handheld visuals.
  • Set a 9 W TDP limit and disable HD Rumble to squeeze an extra 30�C40 minutes of playtime.
  • If the game suspends poorly, switch Proton versions, clear shader cache, then restart SteamOS.

Windows PCs

  • Leverage Windows 11 Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling when paired with the latest drivers.
  • Add Megabonk as a High Performance app under Settings > System > Display > Graphics.
  • Keep the Xbox Game Bar capture toggles disabled unless actively recording competitions.

Linux / Proton

  • Use Proton 8.0+ or GE builds; enable Esync/Fsync to widen CPU scheduling margins.
  • Install `gamemode` and `vulkan-tools` packages to profile GPU workloads.
  • Apply `protontricks 2416130 vcrun2022 dotnet48` when log files mention missing dependencies.

Upgrade & Maintenance Roadmap

Future-proof your build gradually instead of replacing the entire rig at once.

CPU priorities

If you struggle with late-wave crowd simulations, upgrade to a modern 6-core with strong single-thread scores before swapping GPUs.

GPU headroom

Megabonk scales well with VRAM. Moving from 4 GB to 8 GB cards dramatically reduces texture pop-in during big explosions.

Storage hygiene

Use NVMe drives whenever possible and leave 10-C15% space free to keep sustained write speeds high.

Cooling & maintenance

Clean filters quarterly, reapply thermal paste every 18-C24 months, and confirm fan curves keep CPU under 85-C.

Specifications evolve with each balance patch and driver release. Revisit this page after major updates and share your findings via the contact form if you spot regressions.