Find the best computers for Elite Dangerous

Best PCs for Elite Dangerous

Elite Dangerous is an adventure game developed and published by Frontier Developments in 2015. Take control of your own starship and blaze your trail in an ever-changing galaxy. Master the arts of combat, mining and trade or venture out into the unknown across a 1:1 scale universe.

Computer Requirements for Elite Dangerous

The system requirements are generic, and it's preferred to have a gaming PC with a modern graphics processing unit for successfully running Elite Dangerous. GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or better GPU is needed.

Most gaming PCs cover the RAM requirement of 8gb, though 6gb is enough to meet the minimum requirements.

Windows System Requirements

Minimum:
  • Operating System: Windows 8/10 64-bit
  • Processor: Quad Core CPU (4 x 2Ghz)
  • Memory (RAM): 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics Processing Unit: Nvidia GTX 470/AMD R7 240
  • Storage space: 25 GB available space
Recommended:
  • Operating System: Windows 8/10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K Quad Core CPU or better / AMD FX 4350 Quad Core CPU or better
  • Memory (RAM): 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics Processing Unit: Nvidia GTX 770 / AMD Radeon R9 280X
  • Storage space: 25 GB available space

Best Windows PCs for Elite Dangerous

These computers meet the recommended system requirements and let you enjoy the game on high graphics settings without lag and stutter.

Alienware Aurora
Alienware Aurora
MVJK8
Runs 90% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5060 Ti GPU2025 model16 GB RAM
$1,499.99
Alienware Aurora
Alienware Aurora
9X5R4
Runs 80% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5070 GPU2025 model32 GB RAM
$2,039.99
Alienware Aurora
Alienware Aurora
5JY2W
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5080 GPU2025 model32 GB RAM
$2,889.99
STGAubron ABR1824
STGAubron ABR1824
Runs 60% of new games on minimumPopular RX 590 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPU
$629.99
STGAubron ABR0722
STGAubron ABR0722
Runs 70% of new games on recommended RTX 2060 SUPER GPU2026 model32 GB RAMi7 CPUBudget choice
$829.99
STGAubron ABR0622
STGAubron ABR0622
Runs 60% of new games on recommended RX 5700 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPUBudget choice
$629.99
MSI Codex Z2
MSI Codex Z2
A8NVM671
Runs 90% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5060 Ti GPU2026 model16 GB RAMAMD CPU
$2,099.99
CyberpowerPC GMA2900A2
CyberpowerPC GMA2900A2
Runs 90% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5060 Ti 8GB GPU2025 model16 GB RAMAMD CPU
$1,899.99
$1,799.99
ASUS ROG G700
ASUS ROG G700
G700TF-PB776TI
Runs 90% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5070 Ti GPU2026 model32 GB RAM
$2,499.99
Thermaltake LCGS Versa
Thermaltake LCGS Versa
H16S-B760-570-LCS
Runs 80% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5070 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMi9 CPU
$2,174.99
CyberpowerPC GMA2900A3
CyberpowerPC GMA2900A3
Runs 90% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5060 Ti 8GB GPU2026 model16 GB RAMAMD CPU
$1,499.99
HP OmniDesk
HP OmniDesk
M02-0127c
Runs 50% of new games on minimumPopular 780M GPU2025 model32 GB RAMAMD CPU
$899.00
$845.00
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Budget Windows PCs for Elite Dangerous

These cheaper options meet the minimum system requirements stated by the developer. You may need to lower the graphics settings or the in-game resolution to run the game smoothly.

STGAubron ABR0122
STGAubron ABR0122
Runs 60% of new games on minimumPopular RX 580 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPU
$474.99
$451.24
STGAubron ABR0222
STGAubron ABR0222
Runs 80% of new games on minimum GTX 1660 Ti GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPUBudget choice
$569.99
$541.49
STGAubron ABR1824
STGAubron ABR1824
Runs 60% of new games on minimum RX 580 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPUBudget choice
$619.99
$588.99
HP Pavilion
HP Pavilion
Gaming Desktop
Runs 80% of new games on minimum GTX 1650 SUPER GPU8 GB RAMAMD CPUBudget choice
$649.00
$615.99
HP Pavilion
HP Pavilion
TG01-2003W
Runs 60% of new games on minimum RX 5500 GPU8 GB RAMAMD CPUBudget choice
$620.00
MSECORE Mini
MSECORE Mini
MAR77
Runs 50% of new games on minimum 780M GPU16 GB RAMAMD CPUBudget choice
$587.00
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These recommendations are based on technical details and requirements. We can't guarantee that the game will run on every computer.