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Best graphics card for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag recommends Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 for a smooth experience, a GeForce GTX 400-600 series-era card in the entry class. Any card of that generation or newer meets that bar. Below are a few worth considering, and it is worked out by generation, the one graphics axis that orders honestly.
Cards that run Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag well
Recommendations are the cards whose generation meets or beats what Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag asks for, not a benchmarked frame-rate ranking. Within a generation we do not rank.
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Common questions
What graphics card do I need for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag?
The developer recommends Nvidia GeForce GTX 470, a GeForce GTX 400-600 series-era card, for a smooth experience. Any card of that generation or newer meets it; the most affordable in our list that clears it is the GeForce GTX 1050. The minimum to just launch is lower: Nvidia Geforce GTX 260.
Will an older card run Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag?
It may still launch if it meets the minimum (Nvidia Geforce GTX 260), usually at lower settings. The recommended card above is for a smooth experience, not the bare minimum. Check your exact card with the requirements checker.