PC requirements
Aquanox: Deep Descent System Requirements
Aquanox: Deep Descent needs at least 3.3 GHz or higher: AMD A8-6600K or Intel Core i7-950 or newer, 8 GB RAM and Direct3D 11, Shader Model 5.1 capable video card (GeForce GTX 560 2GB RAM or Radeon HD 7870 4GB RAM) graphics. For the recommended experience you want AMD/INTEL 3.5 GHz (AMD Ryzen 5 1500x or Intel Core i5-6600K or newer), 8 GB RAM and AMD/NVIDIA with at least 8 GB VRAM (Radeon RX 580 8GB or Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB) graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 or higher (64 bit) | Windows 10 |
| Processor | 3.3 GHz or higher: AMD A8-6600K or Intel Core i7-950 or newer | AMD/INTEL 3.5 GHz (AMD Ryzen 5 1500x or Intel Core i5-6600K or newer) |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Direct3D 11, Shader Model 5.1 capable video card (GeForce GTX 560 2GB RAM or Radeon HD 7870 4GB RAM) | AMD/NVIDIA with at least 8 GB VRAM (Radeon RX 580 8GB or Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB) |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 30 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
| Additional notes | DirectX 9 compatible Sound card | DirectX 9 compatible soundcard |
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Quick answers
Running Aquanox: Deep Descent on PC
Can my PC run Aquanox: Deep Descent?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Aquanox: Deep Descent need?
30 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.