What to buy to run it well
Best graphics card for Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Middle-earth: Shadow of War recommends AMD RX 480 for a smooth experience, a GeForce GTX 10-series-era card in the mainstream 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 Middle-earth: Shadow of War well
Recommendations are the cards whose generation meets or beats what Middle-earth: Shadow of War 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 Middle-earth: Shadow of War?
The developer recommends AMD RX 480, a GeForce GTX 10-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: AMD HD 7870.
Will an older card run Middle-earth: Shadow of War?
It may still launch if it meets the minimum (AMD HD 7870), 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.