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|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Claudiu Kiss}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Claudiu Kiss}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/developer|The Irregular Corporation}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|The Irregular Corporation}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|The Irregular Corporation}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2019-06-01}}</ref>|build=2018.2.21.8949}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 2018|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2021-01-05}}</ref>|build=2018.4.16f1}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 29, 2019}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 29, 2019}}
 
|reception    =  
 
|reception    =  
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|7249/pc-building-simulator|70}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|pc-building-simulator|}}
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|pc-building-simulator|65}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|7249/pc-building-simulator|72}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|pc-building-simulator|}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, DLC, Sponsored }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic, Finite Spend }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Relaxed}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control, Point and select}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Business, Simulation }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | PC Building Simulator }}
 
|steam appid  = 621060
 
|steam appid  = 621060
|steam appid side  = 973910
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|steam appid side  = 973910, 823720, 1252990, 1642950, 1591920, 1416670, 1295800, 1198960, 1067590, 982590, 1263560
 
|gogcom id    = 2147483071
 
|gogcom id    = 2147483071
|official site= https://www.pcbuildingsim.com/
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|gogcom id side = 1128943623, 1198110837, 1219750541, 1240670255, 1257451886, 1348115872, 1394140642, 1466513759, 1493913095, 1733408351, 1825330695
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|official site= https://www.pcbuildingsim.com/pc-building-simulator
 +
|winehq      = 18950
 +
|hltb        = 55219
 +
|igdb        = pc-building-simulator
 +
|lutris      = pc-building-simulator
 +
|mobygames    = 106280
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
|mobygames    = pc-building-simulator
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|wikipedia    = PC Building Simulator
|wikipedia    =  
 
|winehq      =
 
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 +
|release history  =
 +
 +
|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [https://discordapp.com/invite/pcbuildingsim Official Discord server]
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{{mm}} [https://discord.gg/pcbuildingsim Official Discord server] for game series
 
{{GOG.com links|2147483071|pc_building_simulator|}}
 
{{GOG.com links|2147483071|pc_building_simulator|}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/621060/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/621060/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Official | https://www.pcbuildingsim.com/buy/ | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | pc-building-simulator | Epic Games Store | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-PC-BUILDING-SIMULATOR-ROW | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | pc-building-simulator | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3919-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3919-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | pc_building_simulator | DRM-free |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | pc_building_simulator | DRM-free |  |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9PGTZH51B3S8 | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}} | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9PGTZH51B3S8 | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}} | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 621060 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 621060 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Official | https://www.pcbuildingsim.com/buy/ | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} A demo is available from {{store link|itch.io|https://claudiu-kiss.itch.io/pc-building-simulator}}.
 
{{ii}} A demo is available from {{store link|itch.io|https://claudiu-kiss.itch.io/pc-building-simulator}}.
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==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|dlc                    = Several DLC packs are available that add new workshop environments to the game.
 +
|expansion pack        = The '''Esports Expansion''' includes an additional campaign with new gameplay features.
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              = Features real-world computer hardware products that are an integral part of gameplay.
 +
|subscription          =
 +
}}
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===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
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|boost              =
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|cosmetic            = The '''Overclocked Edition Content''' and '''Deadstick Case''' DLC consist of reskins of existing in-game PC cases. They have no effect on gameplay.
 +
|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        = The '''Overclocked Edition Content''' and '''Deadstick Case''' DLC can each be bought only once.
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|infinite spend      =
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|free-to-grind      =
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|none                =
 +
|player trading      =
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|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
 +
}}
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
{{DLC/row| Overclocked Edition Content | Includes four custom skins for the NZXT H500 and H700 cases. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Esports Expansion | New campaign that puts the player in the role of tech support for an esports team. | Windows}}
{{DLC/row| Razer Workshop | Razer-themed workshop for Free Build | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Razer Workshop | ''Razer'' themed workshop. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| RoG Workshop | ASUS RoG-themed workshop for Free Build | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Republic of Gamers Workshop | ''Republic of Gamers'' themed workshop. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| NZXT Workshop | NZXT-themed workshop for Free Build | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| NZXT Workshop | ''NZXT'' themed workshop. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Overclockers UK Workshop | Overclockers UK-themed Workshop for Free Build | Windows}}
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{{DLC/row| Overclockers UK Workshop | ''Overclockers UK'' themed Workshop. | Windows}}
{{DLC/row| ESports Expansion | Band new campaign that pits you as tech support for an e-sports team | Windows}}
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{{DLC/row| AORUS Workshop | ''AORUS'' themed design and aesthetic workshop | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Deadstick Case | [[Deadstick - Bush Flight Simulator|Deadstick]] themed NZXT H700i case for Free Build | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| EVGA Workshop | ''EVGA'' workshop inspired by the EVGA Game Arena | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Good Company Case | [[Good Company]] themed NZXT H700i case for Free Build | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Overclocked Edition Content | Cosmetic. Includes four custom skins for the NZXT H500 and H700 cases. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| GOG Galaxy Edition Case | Exclusive GOG 'Galaxy Edition' themed NZXT H700i case for Free Build | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Deadstick Case | Cosmetic. ''[[Deadstick - Bush Flight Simulator|Deadstick]]'' themed NZXT H700i case. No longer available. | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Good Company Case | Cosmetic, free. ''[[Good Company]]'' themed NZXT H700i case. | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| GOG Galaxy Edition Case | Cosmetic. Free with GOG.com version. Exclusive GOG 'Galaxy Edition' themed NZXT H700i. | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} The '''Esports Expansion''' and cosmetic DLCs were never released on the Microsoft Store version.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       = true
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             = true
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|gog galaxy               = true
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = true
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|steam cloud               = true
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             = true
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|xbox cloud               = true
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
|borderless windowed notes  = Use the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]]: <br><code>-popupwindow -screen-fullscreen 0 -screen-width 1920 -screen-height 1080</code><ref name="Unity3DArguments">https://docs.unity3d.com/Manual/CommandLineArguments.html</ref><br>Set 1920 and 1080 to the desired width and height of the window.
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|borderless windowed notes  = Use the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]]: <br><code>-popupwindow -screen-fullscreen 0 -screen-width 1920 -screen-height 1080</code><ref name="Unity3DArguments">https://docs.unity3d.com/Manual/CommandLineArguments.html</ref><br>Set 1920 and 1080 to the desired width and height of the window. <br/> Used by default in the Microsoft Store version with no exclusive fullscreen available.
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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|ray tracing                = unknown
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|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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{{Audio
 
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
|separate volume notes    =  
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|separate volume notes    = Music and SFX
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = true
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|mute on focus lost      = false
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio       = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
|language   = Simplified Chinese
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|language = Simplified Chinese
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|interface = true
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|audio    = n/a
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|subtitles = n/a
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = French
 
|interface = true
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = n/a
 
|audio    = n/a
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
|language   = French
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|language = German
 
|interface = true
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = n/a
 
|audio    = n/a
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
|language   = German
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|language = Japanese
 
|interface = true
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = n/a
 
|audio    = n/a
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
|language   = Japanese
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|language = Korean
 
|interface = true
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = n/a
 
|audio    = n/a
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
|language   = Korean
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|language = Polish
 
|interface = true
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = n/a
 
|audio    = n/a
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}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
|language   = Brazilian Portuguese
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|language = Brazilian Portuguese
 
|interface = true
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = n/a
 
|audio    = n/a
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}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
|language   = Russian
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|language = Russian
 
|interface = true
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = n/a
 
|audio    = n/a
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}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
|language   = Spanish
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|language = Spanish
 
|interface = true
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = n/a
 
|audio    = n/a
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
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|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
|macos 32-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 32-bit app =  
|macos 64-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 64-bit app =  
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|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
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|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
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|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon X4 740
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon X4 740
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
|minHD    = 4 GB
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|minHD    = 30 GB
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
 
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 285
 
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 285
|minVRAM  = 2048 MB
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|minVRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
  
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|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recDX    =  
 
|recDX    =  
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|notes    = {{ii}} Integrated GPUs may work but are not supported.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
[[Category:GOG.com Enhancement Project]]
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{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 21:49, 30 July 2023

PC Building Simulator
PC Building Simulator cover
Developers
Claudiu Kiss
The Irregular Corporation
Publishers
The Irregular Corporation
Engines
Unity 2018[Note 1]
Release dates
Windows January 29, 2019
Reception
OpenCritic 72
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, DLC, Sponsored
Microtransactions Cosmetic, Finite spend
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Relaxed
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control, Point and select
Genres Business, Simulation
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary
Series PC Building Simulator
PC Building Simulator on HowLongToBeat
PC Building Simulator on IGDB
PC Building Simulator on MobyGames
PC Building Simulator on Wikipedia
PC Building Simulator
PC Building Simulator 2019
PC Building Simulator 2 2022

PC Building Simulator is a singleplayer first-person business and simulation game in the PC Building Simulator series.

General information

Official Discord server for game series
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

A demo is available from itch.io.

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC Several DLC packs are available that add new workshop environments to the game.
Expansion pack The Esports Expansion includes an additional campaign with new gameplay features.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Sponsored Features real-world computer hardware products that are an integral part of gameplay.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Cosmetic The Overclocked Edition Content and Deadstick Case DLC consist of reskins of existing in-game PC cases. They have no effect on gameplay.
Finite spend The Overclocked Edition Content and Deadstick Case DLC can each be bought only once.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Esports Expansion New campaign that puts the player in the role of tech support for an esports team.
Windows
Razer Workshop Razer themed workshop.
Windows
Republic of Gamers Workshop Republic of Gamers themed workshop.
Windows
NZXT Workshop NZXT themed workshop.
Windows
Overclockers UK Workshop Overclockers UK themed Workshop.
Windows
AORUS Workshop AORUS themed design and aesthetic workshop
Windows
EVGA Workshop EVGA workshop inspired by the EVGA Game Arena
Windows
Overclocked Edition Content Cosmetic. Includes four custom skins for the NZXT H500 and H700 cases.
Windows
Deadstick Case Cosmetic. Deadstick themed NZXT H700i case. No longer available.
Windows
Good Company Case Cosmetic, free. Good Company themed NZXT H700i case.
Windows
GOG Galaxy Edition Case Cosmetic. Free with GOG.com version. Exclusive GOG 'Galaxy Edition' themed NZXT H700i.
Windows
The Esports Expansion and cosmetic DLCs were never released on the Microsoft Store version.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\The Irregular Corp\PC Building Simulator\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/621060/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Saves\[Note 3]
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/621060/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use the command line arguments:
-popupwindow -screen-fullscreen 0 -screen-width 1920 -screen-height 1080[2]
Set 1920 and 1080 to the desired width and height of the window.
Used by default in the Microsoft Store version with no exclusive fullscreen available.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
200 fps cap
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.

Input

Input and Gameplay settings.
Input and Gameplay settings.
Keybinding menu (with Xbox One controller plugged in).
Keybinding menu (with Xbox One controller plugged in).

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music and SFX
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
French
German
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Shader Model support 5
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-2500K
AMD Athlon X4 740
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 30 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
AMD Radeon R9 285
2 GB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Integrated GPUs may work but are not supported.


Notes

  1. Unity engine build: 2018.4.16f1[1]
  2. 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
  3. When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References