How much RAM does Aquanox Deep Descent need?

Aquanox Deep Descent lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 still enough for Aquanox Deep Descent?

It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.

Aquanox Deep Descent System Requirements

Oct 16, 2020ActionRPGSimulation

Aquanox Deep Descent, released Oct 16, 2020, is an action / rpg game from Digital Arrow. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics with an AMD Ryzen 5 1500X-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Aquanox Deep Descent call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560-class graphics, Intel Core i5-4460-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 30 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Aquanox Deep Descent call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 1500X-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 30 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core i5-4460	AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
RAM	8 GB	8 GB
Storage	30 GB	30 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7 or higher (64 bit)
Processor: 3.3 GHz or higher: AMD A8-6600K or Intel Core i7-950 or newer
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Direct3D 11, Shader Model 5.1 capable video card (GeForce GTX 560 2GB RAM or Radeon HD 7870 4GB RAM)
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 30 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9 compatible Sound card

Recommended: Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Processor: AMD/INTEL 3.5 GHz (AMD Ryzen 5 1500x or Intel Core i5-6600K or newer)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD/NVIDIA with at least 8 GB VRAM (Radeon RX 580 8GB or Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB)
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 30 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9 compatible soundcard

Best GPU for Aquanox Deep Descent

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Aquanox Deep Descent's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Arc B570

~$259.99

score 21010 GB VRAMBattlemage

Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

Intel Arc B580 · 12GB~$250Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT · 16GB~$320Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 · 8GB~$409.22Buy

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Recommended

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT

~$350

score 24016 GB VRAMRDNA 4

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

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Other options at this level

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 · 8GB~$646.99Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti · 8GB~$659.98Buy

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Performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

~$430

score 27516 GB VRAMBlackwell

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT · 16GB~$539.99Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$809.22Buy

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Best CPU for Aquanox Deep Descent

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Aquanox Deep Descent's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 5 1500X level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i3-14100F

~$104.97

score 130Raptor Lake Refresh

Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

Intel Core i3-13100F ~$100Buy
Intel Core i5-12400F ~$169.85Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$84.93

score 140Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 ~$140.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$177.97Buy
Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Buy

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$179

score 170Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

Intel Core i5-14400F ~$178.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$209Buy
Intel Core i5-13500 ~$265Buy

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Recommended PC build for Aquanox Deep Descent

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Aquanox Deep Descent build guide pairs these CPU and GPU picks with RAM, motherboard, SSD, PSU and case at budget, recommended and performance tiers, with an approximate total.

Can these parts run Aquanox Deep Descent?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Aquanox Deep Descent?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Aquanox Deep Descent's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Aquanox Deep Descent?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Aquanox Deep Descent's AMD Ryzen 5 1500X target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Aquanox Deep Descent?: Intel Arc B570 - Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
Which CPU should I get for Aquanox Deep Descent?: AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
How much RAM does Aquanox Deep Descent need?: Aquanox Deep Descent lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 still enough for Aquanox Deep Descent?: It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.