Horreur asymétrique
Dead by Daylight PC requirements 2026 - Min and recommended specs
What build makes sense for Dead by Daylight without overspending.
Dead by Daylight on PC: hardware guide and performance
Dead by Daylight is a major horreur asymétrique title on PC in 2026. This PC4Games page explains what the game actually needs from your CPU, GPU, RAM and storage — beyond the minimum lines shown on Steam.
Dead by Daylight stays broadly accessible: the engine favours smooth frame rates over the heaviest effects. At 1080p, a balanced entry-level PC is enough for comfortable play with 16 GB RAM and an SSD for load times.
For a good experience we recommend a budget around $650 (PC4Games “comfort” tier). A $425 build handles 1080p on reduced to medium settings; for 1440p, high effects or streaming headroom, target $875 and above.
The official requirements table (minimum / recommended) and Amazon picks by budget tier are below. Use them as a baseline, then refine with the PC4Games comparator if you are unsure between desktop and laptop.
Suggested upgrade order: NVMe SSD first (loads and micro-stutters), then 16 GB RAM in dual-channel, then GPU and CPU. Update GPU drivers and enable Windows Game Mode before buying new hardware.
Direct answer: which PC to play Dead by Daylight?
- ▸Minimum budget to run the game : $425 – $425
- ▸Recommended budget (comfortable 1080p–1440p) : $425 – $650
- ▸Optimal budget (1440p ultra or 4K) : $650 – $875
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Minimum and recommended PC specs for Dead by Daylight
| Component | Minimum requirements | Recommended requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-4170 / AMD FX-8120 | Intel Core i5-6600 / Ryzen 5 2600 |
| Memoire RAM | 8 Go | 16 Go |
| Graphics card | GTX 760 / RX 460 | GTX 1660 / RTX 2060 |
| Storage | 50 Go | SSD 50 Go |
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Which PC to buy for Dead by Daylight?
A EUR600-800 PC is usually more than enough for Dead by Daylight at high 1080p.
Frequently asked questions about Dead by Daylight
Does Dead by Daylight run on a modest PC?
Yes, with an entry/mid-range GPU it remains very playable at 1080p.
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