Find the best computers for Quake Live

Best PCs for Quake Live

Quake Live is an action game developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks in 2014. Experience the most exciting and fast-paced FPS gameplay while competing with players from around the world in over 100 arenas, a dozen game modes, and with persistent career stats tracking, in this online features-focused successor to Quake III Arena.

Computer Requirements for Quake Live

The game is very lightweight to run; all new computers can play Quake Live.

Every new PC meets the RAM requirement of 2gb, but 1gb is enough to meet the minimum requirements.

Windows System Requirements

Minimum:
  • Operating System: Windows 7 or later
  • Processor: 2 GHz Intel Processor or better
  • Memory (RAM): 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics Processing Unit: NVIDIA GeForce 4 MX or better, ATI Radeon 8500 or better, Intel i915 chipset or better 1024x600 resolution
  • Storage space: 1 GB available space
Recommended:
  • Operating System: Windows 7 or later
  • Processor: 2 GHz Intel Quad Core Processor or better
  • Memory (RAM): 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics Processing Unit: NVIDIA GeForce 7 Series or better, ATI Radeon X1800 series or better 1920x1080 resolution
  • Storage space: 2 GB available space

Best Windows PCs for Quake Live

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
9X5R4
Runs 80% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5070 GPU2025 model32 GB RAM
$2,079.99
Alienware Aurora
Alienware Aurora
5JY2W
Runs 90% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5080 GPU2025 model32 GB RAM
$3,025.00
Alienware Aurora
Alienware Aurora
99H73
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5070 GPU2025 model32 GB RAM
$2,749.99
STGAubron ABR0422
STGAubron ABR0422
Runs 70% of new games on recommended RTX 2060 SUPER GPU2026 model32 GB RAMi7 CPUBudget choice
$719.99
CyberpowerPC GMA2900A2
CyberpowerPC GMA2900A2
Runs 90% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5060 Ti 8GB GPU2025 model16 GB RAMAMD CPU
$1,899.99
CyberpowerPC GMA2900A3
CyberpowerPC GMA2900A3
Runs 90% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5060 Ti 8GB GPU2026 model16 GB RAMAMD CPU
$1,499.99
$1,409.99
STGAubron ABR0722
STGAubron ABR0722
Runs 70% of new games on recommended RTX 2060 SUPER GPU2026 model32 GB RAMi7 CPUBudget choice
$829.99
MSI Codex Z2
MSI Codex Z2
CodZ2B8NVL694
Runs 80% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5060 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMAMD CPU
$1,299.99
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
STGAubron ABR1722
STGAubron ABR1722
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 3060 Ti GPU2026 model32 GB RAMAMD CPU
$1,059.99
MSI Codex Z2
MSI Codex Z2
CodZ2A8NVP436
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5070 GPU2025 model32 GB RAMAMD CPU
$2,084.45
Lenovo Legion
Lenovo Legion
90YJ00A7US
Runs 80% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5070 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMAMD CPU
$2,441.53
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Budget Windows PCs for Quake Live

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 ABR1824
STGAubron ABR1824
Runs 60% of new games on minimumPopular RX 580 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPU
$588.99
$559.54
STGAubron ABR0122
STGAubron ABR0122
Runs 60% of new games on minimum RX 590 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi5 CPUBudget choice
$599.00
$569.05
STGAubron ABR0122
STGAubron ABR0122
Runs 80% of new games on minimum RX 5600 XT GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPUBudget choice
$649.99
HP G9
HP G9
Runs 40% of new games on minimum 760M GPU2025 model16 GB RAMi7 CPUBudget choice
$699.99
HP Pavilion
HP Pavilion
Gaming Desktop
Runs 80% of new games on minimum GTX 1650 SUPER GPU8 GB RAMAMD CPUBudget choice
$649.00
Dell G5 Gaming Desktop
Dell G5 Gaming Desktop
Runs 80% of new games on minimum RX 5700 XT GPU2026 model8 GB RAMi3 CPUBudget choice
$599.99
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Quake Live technical specifications for computerDeveloper's websiteQuake Live on Steam
Updated on June 20, 2026.
These recommendations are based on technical details and requirements. We can't guarantee that the game will run on every computer.