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Best PC for Control Ultimate in 2026
Control Ultimate (Remedy, Steam 870780): Oldest House + Foundation/AWE. Steam min GTX 780 / 8 GB (rec. GTX 1660/1060 / RX 580, RT = RTX 2060, DX12, 42 GB). No RT = $600 to $800; RT + DLSS = $800 to $1,000.
Which PC for Control Ultimate Edition?
- Steam floor: GTX 780 / R9 280X, 8 GB (Steam), 42 GB free (Steam) (Win7 on paper / Win10 recommended, DX11 min).
- 1080p High no RT: target $650 to $875 (GTX 1660 / 1060 / RX 580, 16 GB, SSD).
- 1080p High RT + DLSS: plan $875 to $1,100 (RTX 2060 Steam floor, no 4070 needed).
- Best Control value in 2026: the $650 to $875 no-RT tier, before $1,400 filler.
- Alan Wake 2 (same studio Remedy) is a different game, far heavier with RT.
Control Ultimate Edition on PC: hardware guide and performance
Looking for the best PC for Control Ultimate Edition in the US or UK? CONTROL Ultimate Edition (Remedy Entertainment / 505 Games, Steam 870780) is supernatural action in The Oldest House: powers, destructible spaces, and the Northlight Engine. Ultimate bundles the game with The Foundation and AWE DLC. On Newegg, Amazon.com or Instant Gaming, the 2026 angle is not filler “$1,400 to $2,000” tiers: copy the live Steam paper.
Current Steam paper (API): Minimum: Windows 7 64-bit, CPU Intel Core i5-4690 / AMD FX 4350, 8 GB RAM, GPU GeForce GTX 780 / Radeon R9 280X, DirectX 11, 42 GB. Recommended: Windows 10 64-bit, Intel Core i5-7600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X, 16 GB, GPU GeForce GTX 1660/1060 / Radeon RX 580; for ray tracing: GeForce RTX 2060, DirectX 12, 42 GB. Tables listing recommended CPU Ryzen 5 2600X, DX11-only on recommended, or $1,400+ budgets mix an approximate listing with AAA filler.
Two paths (PC4Games): 1080p without RT → GTX 1660 / 1060 / RX 580 (Steam recommended) + 16 GB + SSD, about $650 to $875. 1080p with RT → RTX 2060 Steam floor + DLSS advised to hold FPS, closer to $875 to $1,100. An RTX 4070 is not required to “play Control”.
≠Alan Wake 2: same studio Remedy, but Alan Wake 2 is far heavier (especially with RT). Do not mix the two pages.
Upgrade order: SSD (42 GB+, Oldest House loads), then 16 GB, then GPU depending on RT on/off, then CPU if below i5-4690 / equivalent. Cross-check Control with your other games in the PC4Games comparator.
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What does Control Ultimate actually need on PC (live Steam minimum and recommended)?
| Component | Minimum requirements | Recommended requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4690 / AMD FX 4350 (Steam) | i5-7600K / Ryzen 5 1600X (Steam); Ryzen 5 5600 / i5-12400F fine in 2026 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB (Steam) | 16 GB (Steam recommended); dual-channel; 32 GB only if streaming |
| Graphics card | GTX 780 / R9 280X (Steam) | GTX 1660/1060 / RX 580; RT: RTX 2060 (Steam) |
| Storage | 42 GB free (Steam) | NVMe SSD 50 to 60 GB+ (Ultimate + patches / captures) |
| DirectX / OS | DX11 + Windows 7 64-bit (Steam) | DX12 + Windows 10 / 11 64-bit; up-to-date GPU drivers |
| Ray tracing / DLSS (PC4Games) | No RT: GTX 1060 / 1660 OK at 1080p | RTX 2060+ + DLSS for playable RT; no 4070 required |
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How much should you spend for Control Ultimate (US/UK)?
1080p without RT: $650 to $875 (GTX 1660 / RX 580 or equivalent, 16 GB, SSD). 1080p with RT + DLSS: $875 to $1,100 (RTX 2060 / 3050 / 3060). See also gaming PC $600, $800, and $1,000. Skip filler $1,400 to $2,000 tiers: that is not the Steam ticket.
Expected FPS: Control Ultimate 1080p High (no RT vs RT + DLSS)
| Configuration | 1080p High (no RT) | 1080p High RT + DLSS |
|---|---|---|
| 600 € à 800 € · GTX 1060 / 1660 / RX 580 (reco Steam) | ~50 à 65 FPS | RT non supporté / très limité |
| 800 € à 1.000 € · RTX 2060 (RT Steam) | ~70 à 90 FPS | ~45 à 60 FPS |
| Marge 1440p ~1.000 €+ · RTX 3060 / 4060 | ~60 à 80 FPS | ~50 à 65 FPS |
FPS measured at 1080p. Results vary based on graphics settings, drivers, and game version.
Frequently asked questions about Control Ultimate Edition
Best PC for Control Ultimate in the US/UK?
On Newegg / Amazon.com: Ryzen 5 / i5, 16 GB, SSD 50 GB+. No RT: GTX 1660 / RX 6600, about $650 to $875. With RT: RTX 2060+, about $875 to $1,100. Skip a default $1,400 “for Control” build.
What are the current Steam requirements for Control Ultimate?
Min: Win7 64-bit, i5-4690 / FX 4350, 8 GB, GTX 780 / R9 280X, DX11, 42 GB. Rec: Win10, i5-7600K / Ryzen 5 1600X, 16 GB, GTX 1660/1060 / RX 580, RT = RTX 2060, DX12, 42 GB.
Do I need an RTX to play Control?
No. RT is optional. Steam already recommends GTX 1660/1060 / RX 580 without RT. An RTX 2060 is Steam’s floor for ray tracing.
Is DLSS mandatory with ray tracing?
Strongly advised to hold 45 to 60 FPS at 1080p RT on an RTX 2060. Without DLSS, lower RT quality or resolution.
What does Ultimate Edition include?
Base game + The Foundation and AWE DLC: same client, 42 GB on Steam (plan 50 to 60 GB with patches).
How much RAM for Control?
8 GB = Steam minimum. 16 GB = recommended (Discord, browser). 32 GB only if streaming / heavy multitasking.
How much disk space?
42 GB on Steam. Plan 50 to 60 GB on an SSD after Ultimate patches. An HDD makes zone loads painful.
Is Windows 7 still enough?
Steam lists Win7 as minimum, Win10 as recommended (DX12). In 2026, play on Windows 10 / 11: Win7 support is theoretical.
Control vs Alan Wake 2: same specs?
No. Same studio Remedy, but Alan Wake 2 is far heavier (especially with RT). This page covers only Control Ultimate (Steam 870780).
Control on a gaming laptop?
Yes: RTX 3050 / 4050 Mobile + 16 GB + SSD at 1080p (often $875 to $1,100+). Keep it plugged in; enable DLSS if you turn RT on.
