Spice Up Your Rig for Dune: Awakening – Your Guide to an Arrakis-Ready PC

NVMe SSD – No More Waiting in the Desert

Remember: Dune: Awakening requires an SSD. This isn’t just a suggestion – it’s as mandatory as a stillsuit under the Arrakis sun. An NVMe SSD offers lightning-fast read/write speeds, which means faster game load times and seamless streaming of the open world. With an SSD, you'll hop between Arrakeen and the deep desert in the blink of an eye, without long loading screens (or as we like to say, “the sandworm of boredom” won’t catch you). If your current PC still runs games off a hard drive, this is the single most impactful upgrade you can do. Check out our range of Solid-State Drives – a new NVMe drive will make your PC feel like it’s riding an ornithopter on a lightning-fast updraft. Say goodbye to slow level loads; say hello to instant fast-travel and quick boots. In the words of the Fremen: “The spice must flow” – and so should your data.

More RAM – Your Shield Wall Against Lag

In the harsh environment of a massive MMO, multitasking (game, voice chat, maybe a wiki on the side) can eat up memory. With 16GB RAM as the minimum for Dune: Awakening, consider upgrading to 16GB or 32GB if you haven’t already. More RAM means your PC can handle the game, background apps, and those huge battles over spice blooms without breaking a sweat. Think of RAM as the reservoirs in your stillsuit – run out, and you’re in trouble. Fortunately, memory upgrades are one of the easiest and most affordable ways to boost performance. We’ve got plenty of DDR4 and DDR5 RAM kits to choose from. Top it up, and enjoy smoother gameplay and quick alt-tabs. After all, he who controls the memory controls the frame rates!

Motherboard & CPU Bundles – Build a New Base Camp

If your PC’s core components are ageing (older CPU, outdated motherboard, DDR3 RAM perhaps), it might be time for a more dramatic upgrade – akin to moving from a dusty sietch to a fortified stronghold. Our CCL Gaming Motherboard Bundles are perfect for this. These bundles include a CPU + motherboard + RAM (and cooler) combo, pre-selected for compatibility and value. They’re essentially a one-box foundation to modernise your PC, and often at a better price than buying each part separately. Two highlights for Dune-ready builds:

CCL Gaming AM4 Motherboard Bundle

A budget-friendly bundle that pairs an AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU with a compatible Gigabyte AM4 motherboard and 16GB DDR4 RAM. This AM4 bundle is incredible value – for about the price of a budget CPU alone, you get the CPU, board, and RAM ready to go! It’s a perfect upgrade if you’re coming from an older platform (e.g. first-gen Ryzen or an old Intel Core i5) and want to meet the game’s specs without spending a fortune. Despite the “budget” tag, a 6-core Ryzen 5 5500 and 16GB RAM will easily handle Dune: Awakening at 1080p and beyond. Just add your GPU, and you’re set to start harvesting spice.

CCL Gaming AM5 Motherboard Bundle

If you crave the latest and greatest tech (the kind that would impress even House Atreides), the AM5 bundle is for you. It features a next-gen AMD Ryzen 5 7600 CPU, a B650 motherboard, and 16GB of speedy DDR5 RAM. This gives you a cutting-edge platform with support for PCIe 5.0, DDR5, Wi-Fi 6E, and all the newest features. In plain terms: it’s future-proofing your rig for not just Dune: Awakening, but many games to come. The Ryzen 7600’s powerful per-core performance will let you push high frame rates (critical for intense firefights over spice). If your current setup feels as antiquated as a Holtzman shield, an AM5 bundle will bring you into 2025’s elite ranks in one swoop.

Both bundles come pre-assembled and tested by our experts, with a 3-year warranty, so you can upgrade with confidence. It’s as easy as swapping out your old motherboard for the new bundle – minimal hassle, maximum gain. Building or upgrading a PC doesn’t require Mentat-level calculation when you have these convenient bundles at hand.

Top Horizon Gaming PCs to Conquer Arrakis

Not interested in tinkering with upgrades piece by piece? Perhaps you’re ready to take the throne with a brand new PC altogether. We’ve got you covered there too. Check out Horizon Gaming PCs – our line of prebuilt, battle-tested rigs. We’ve picked three Horizon PCs at different performance tiers (entry, mid, high) that are Dune: Awakening-ready and come with Windows 11 pre-installed and our 3-year warranty for peace of mind. These machines are as polished as an imperial envoy – built by experts, optimised for gaming, and ready to deploy out-of-the-box. Let’s meet the contenders:

Entry-Level: Horizon Ryzen 5 RTX 3050 – 1080p Adventures on a Budget

If you're just stepping into the world of PC gaming—or your budget is more Fremen than House Harkonnen—the Horizon Ryzen 5 RTX 3050 is your perfect entry point to Dune: Awakening. Don’t be fooled by the price tag—this rig is no weakling.

It’s armed with a Ryzen 5 5500 6-core processor, 16GB DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB GPU, all backed by a fast 1TB NVMe SSD for quick load times. Built on a solid B550 motherboard and powered by a 650W PSU, there’s plenty of headroom for future upgrades—whether you want to boost your GPU, RAM, or both down the line.

Performance? Expect an average of 56 FPS at 1080p High with DLSS 4 Quality enabled. It comfortably clears the minimum requirements, and even with a few tweaks to settings, you’ll easily push past 60 FPS. DLSS support means sharper visuals without the performance hit—ideal if you want that silky-smooth sandstorm immersion.

Wrapped in a stylish CiT CrossFire case with mesh front and ARGB fans, it looks as cool as it runs—think of it as a stealth stillsuit with RGB glow. It’s ready to play Dune: Awakening right out of the box—no fiddling, no worries. Just plug it in and prepare to harvest spice.

Mid-Range: Horizon Ryzen 5 RTX 5060 – 1440p-Ready Power

Ready to level up? The Horizon Ryzen 5 RTX 5060 is your mid-range powerhouse—balancing performance and value like a crysknife in the right hands. With an Intel Core i5-12400F processor, 16GB DDR4 RAM, and a potent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GPU, it’s more than equipped to handle the harsh demands of Dune: Awakening.

This machine delivers an impressive 68 FPS at 1080p Ultra, and with DLSS 4 Frame Generation turned on, that jumps to a staggering 177 FPS. At 1440p High, it averages 57 FPS, or 168 FPS with frame gen. Even at 4K High settings, it holds its own—pulling off 51 FPS average with DLSS set to balanced. That’s serious spice-harvesting power across all resolutions.

Under the hood, it’s cooled in style with a sleek mesh case and ARGB fans, keeping thermals in check even during intense deep desert battles. Paired with a 1TB Gen4 NVMe SSD, you’ll enjoy lightning-fast load times and seamless world streaming. Whether you’re gaming, streaming, or multitasking with Discord running in the background, this rig handles it all with Atreides-like composure.

The Horizon RTX 5060 is ideal for players wanting to push beyond console limitations—perfect for high-res, high-fidelity gameplay without diving into full-on enthusiast pricing.

High-End: Horizon Ryzen 7 9700X RTX 5090 – Rule Arrakis in Ultra HD

Now we enter the domain of emperors and sandworm monarchs. The Horizon Ryzen 7 9700X RTX 5090 Gaming PC is an absolute beast—a no-compromise, top-of-the-line machine for gamers who want the best, and aren’t afraid to spend like a Spacing Guild navigator to get it.

Armed with a cutting-edge AMD Ryzen 7 9700X CPU (8 cores of blistering Zen 5 speed), 32GB DDR5 RAM, a massive 2TB Gen4 NVMe SSD, and the crown jewel of GPUs: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (32GB)—this rig is the Kwisatz Haderach of gaming PCs. Add in an AIO liquid cooler and you're ready to tame even the most chaotic siege in the Deep Desert.

Let’s talk raw power:

• 1080p Ultra: 152 FPS average (309 FPS with DLSS)
• 1440p Ultra: 125 FPS (248 FPS with DLSS)
• 4K Ultra: 90 FPS (187 FPS with DLSS)
• 8K Ultra with DLSS: a jaw-dropping 66 FPS

Yes—you read that right. 8K gaming, in Dune: Awakening, with ultra settings. This machine doesn’t just meet the requirements—it dominates them.

You also get full support for DLSS 4, real-time ray tracing, and all next-gen visuals—imagine the shadows of Arrakis’s twin moons dancing over dunes in cinematic clarity. The CiT Destiny case with tempered glass and ARGB fans makes sure it looks just as powerful as it is.

If the mid-tier build is a skilled Fremen warrior, this machine is the Padishah Emperor backed by Sardaukar—unstoppable, elite, and ready to rule.

A Note on All Horizon PCs: Whichever tier you choose, our Horizon prebuilt systems come assembled by experts and rigorously tested. They all include Windows 11 Home, fast SSDs (no barren slow storage), quality components, and are covered by our 3-year warranty. That means you can game with confidence – if anything goes wrong, we’ve got your back for repairs or support. It’s like having a personal House Atréides tech-police at your service. Just unbox, plug in, and start your adventure on Arrakis. No fuss, no worry – more time to enjoy the game.

Final Thoughts: Prepare for the Journey to Arrakis

Dune: Awakening promises an immersive journey into the Dune universe – sprawling deserts, political intrigue, sandworms, and thousands of players sharing a persistent world. To truly enjoy this experience, take a moment now to ensure your PC is up to the task. Upgrade what you can (be it an OS update to Windows 11, a new SSD, more RAM, or a bundle to overhaul your core components) and consider the Horizon prebuilt PCs if you’re looking for a turnkey solution. With the right hardware, you’ll be able to explore Arrakis without technical hiccups holding you back.

In the Dune saga, the saying goes: “He who controls the spice controls the universe.” In gaming, we say: he who upgrades his PC controls the leaderboard. So gear up, build or buy wisely, and you’ll be ready to ride the sandstorm when Dune: Awakening arrives. The Deep Desert holds many secrets and challenges – but with a fortified gaming PC, you’ll be ready to face them all.