Find the best computers for XCOM: Enemy Unknown

Best PCs for XCOM: Enemy Unknown

XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a strategy game produced by Firaxis Games and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by 2K and Feral Interactive (Linux) in 2012. The XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Slingshot Pack is Now Available!

Computer Requirements for XCOM: Enemy Unknown

The system requirements are light; almost any modern computer will work for playing XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

The RAM requirement of 4gb is easily covered, though 2gb is enough to meet the minimum requirements.

Windows System Requirements

Minimum:
  • Operating System: Windows Vista
  • Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
  • Memory (RAM): 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics Processing Unit: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT or greater
  • Storage space: 20 GB HD space
Recommended:
  • Operating System: Windows 7
  • Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Athlon X2 2.7 GHz)
  • Memory (RAM): 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics Processing Unit: NVIDIA GeForce 9000 series / ATI Radeon HD 3000 series or greater
  • Storage space: 20 GB HD space

Best Windows PCs for XCOM: Enemy Unknown

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
$1,999.99
$1,899.99
Alienware Aurora
Alienware Aurora
5JY2W
Runs 90% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5080 GPU2025 model32 GB RAM
$2,981.99
Alienware Aurora
Alienware Aurora
99H73
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5070 GPU2025 model32 GB RAM
$3,071.35
STGAubron ABR2122
STGAubron ABR2122
Runs 80% of new games on minimumPopular RTX 3050 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPU
$892.99
$848.34
CyberpowerPC GMA3100A3
CyberpowerPC GMA3100A3
Runs 60% of new games on minimumPopular RX 6500 XT GPU2026 model8 GB RAMAMD CPU
$789.99
STGAubron ABR0422
STGAubron ABR0422
Runs 70% of new games on recommended RTX 2060 SUPER GPU2026 model32 GB RAMi7 CPUBudget choice
$679.99
$645.99
CyberpowerPC GMA2900A2
CyberpowerPC GMA2900A2
Runs 90% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5060 Ti 8GB GPU2025 model16 GB RAMAMD CPU
$1,889.99
ASUS ROG G700
ASUS ROG G700
G700TF-DB774Ti
Runs 90% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5070 Ti GPU2026 model16 GB RAM
$2,399.99
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
$1,579.00
MSI Codex Z2
MSI Codex Z2
CodZ2A8NVP436
Runs 80% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5070 GPU2025 model32 GB RAMAMD CPU
$2,075.54
ASUS ROG G700
ASUS ROG G700
G700TF-XS776
Runs 80% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5070 GPU2025 model32 GB RAM
$2,299.99
$1,927.99
ASUS ROG G700
ASUS ROG G700
G700TF-AS776
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5070 GPU2025 model32 GB RAM
$1,899.99
$1,784.99
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Budget Windows PCs for XCOM: Enemy Unknown

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
$699.99
$540.59
STGAubron ABR0122
STGAubron ABR0122
Runs 80% of new games on minimum RX 5600 XT GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPUBudget choice
$617.49
$586.61
Dell G5 Gaming Desktop
Dell G5 Gaming Desktop
Runs 80% of new games on minimum RX 5700 XT GPU2026 model8 GB RAMi3 CPUBudget choice
$569.99
HP EliteDesk 805
HP EliteDesk 805
G9
Runs 40% of new games on minimum 760M GPU2026 model8 GB RAMi7 CPUBudget choice
$599.99
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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.