Elite Dangerous
💾 25 GB available space
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.
🚀 Recommended GPU: Nvidia GTX 770 / AMD Radeon R9 280X
Target: 60 FPS
Official PC System Requirements
Minimum Requirements
1080p @ 30 FPS (Low Settings)
OSWindows 8/10 64-bit
CPUQuad Core CPU (4 x 2Ghz)
GPUNvidia GTX 470/AMD R7 240
RAM6 GB RAM
Storage25 GB available space
DirectXVersion 11
Recommended Requirements
1080p @ 60 FPS (High Settings)
OSWindows 8/10 64-bit
CPUIntel Core i7-3770K Quad Core CPU or better / AMD FX 4350 Quad Core CPU or better
GPUNvidia GTX 770 / AMD Radeon R9 280X
RAM8 GB RAM
Storage25 GB available space
DirectXVersion 11
4K Ultra / Enthusiast
1440p / 4K @ 60+ FPS (Ultra Settings) — editorial estimate, not an official figure
OSWindows 11 64-bit
CPUIntel Core i7-13700 / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / RTX 4080
RAM32 GB RAM
VRAM12 GB+ VRAM
Storage25 GB available space
DirectXVersion 12
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Best Graphic Settings & FPS Boost Tips
- Keep GPU drivers updated to the latest Game Ready branch for optimal frame stability.
- If experiencing frame drops, lower Volumetric Lighting and Shadow Quality to Medium.
- Enable Fullscreen mode over Borderless Windowed to reduce input latency.
