Aliens: Dark Descent System Requirements
Aliens: Dark Descent, released Jun 19, 2023, is an action / strategy game from Tindalos Interactive. Its recommended spec points at AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT graphics with an Intel Core i7-9700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Aliens: Dark Descent call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960-class graphics, AMD FX-6300-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 60 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Aliens: Dark Descent call for AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT-class graphics, Intel Core i7-9700K-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 60 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD FX-6300 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 | AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 60 GB | 60 GB |
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Best GPU for Aliens: Dark Descent
Full GPU guide →Aliens: Dark Descent's stated graphics card is roughly AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$220Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT
~$350AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for Aliens: Dark Descent
Full CPU guide →Aliens: Dark Descent's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-9700K level. The current sweet spot is the Intel Core i5-14400F, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
Intel Core i5-14400F
~$190Intel Core i5-14400F adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
~$165AMD Ryzen 5 7500F leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Aliens: Dark Descent
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Aliens: Dark Descent build guide pairs these CPU and GPU picks with RAM, motherboard, SSD, PSU and case at budget, recommended and performance tiers, with an approximate total.
Can these parts run Aliens: Dark Descent?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Aliens: Dark Descent?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Aliens: Dark Descent's AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the Intel Core i5-14400F run Aliens: Dark Descent?
- Yes. The Intel Core i5-14400F meets or beats Aliens: Dark Descent's Intel Core i7-9700K recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Aliens: Dark Descent?
- Intel Arc B570 - Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for Aliens: Dark Descent?
- Intel Core i5-14400F - Intel Core i5-14400F adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Aliens: Dark Descent need?
- Aliens: Dark Descent lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT still enough for Aliens: Dark Descent?
- It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.