Factorio: UPS, large base and mods
Factorio looks light, but a megabase, mods or high UPS target make CPU more important than slots.
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Factorio can be very light for a small base, then become demanding as simulation grows. The main question is not slot count, but UPS and base complexity.
The save tells the load
An advanced base contains thousands of entities, trains, circuits and production lines. The real save gives more information than a vague estimate.
Mods must be scoped
Mods can change recipes, entities and progression. They should be listed before choosing an offer.
When to test before ordering
For a megabase or heavy modded game, a startup and load test on your own save beats an optimistic estimate.
