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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is due to release on the 21st of June 2024 as a large, all-encompassing DLC for the title which saw massive success across the board, leading to nominations and wins as the Game Of The Year, Best Game Direction and Best RPG simultaneously at The Game Awards 2022.
While the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC requires the base game to be playable given its designation essentially as endgame content, it offers plenty of new bosses, minibosses, and biomes alike. For users wanting to run Elden Ring at the maximum 60 FPS it offers at an engine level at resolutions of up to 4K/UHD, a gaming PC might be an ideal platform thanks to the plethora of hardware options, supported input options, and flexibility on offer.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree PC Hardware Requirements Revisited
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's Hardware requirements as published on its Steam preorder page at the time of writing.
Elden Ring comes with modest PC hardware requirements considering the title first made it to PCs towards the start of 2022. Modern PCs have seen 2 generations of CPUs and 1 major GPU generation since, making its requirements feel even tamer than they originally were. The publisher has retained the same hardware specs for PCs when it comes to its Shadow of the Erdtree DLC with a potential to-do update on the storage space segment.
This isn't particularly surprising given that Elden Ring enforces a 60FPS locked mode wherever possible via Vsync, even on more capable hardware and displays given how the engine is slated to work currently. Users can, however, increase graphics presets and play the game at higher, more demanding resolutions to get more out of their hardware at performance tiers higher than the minimum and recommended requirements stated above.
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- The Elden Lord's Enthusiast-Grade PC Build To Master The Shadow of the Erdtree
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- The Tarnished's Entry-Level PC Build To Play The Shadow of the Erdtree
The Elden Lord's Enthusiast-Grade PC Build To Master The Shadow of the Erdtree
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AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D 16-Core, 32-Thread Desktop Processor
$547 $699 Save $152The 16-core, 32-thread desktop AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor is AMD's answer to a resurgent Intel 13th generation processor lineup as it attempts to wrest back the gaming crown with the same technology that made the last generation 5800X3D such a powerful CPU.
With 128MB of L3 cache on offer, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D leverages its 3D V-Cache muscle in gaming as well as its powerful new Zen 4-based cores in productivity to make for a potent enthusiast-grade CPU in the offing. -
ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB AIO Liquid Cooler
The ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB AIO Liquid Cooler is ASUS's latest premium tri-fan AIO that offers better cooling, an upgraded LCD, and a new Asetek 8th generation pump as some of its salient features. Thanks to a thicker radiator and a new cold plate, it can reduce temperatures drastically versus both its predecessor and its competition.
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G.Skill Trident Z5 NEO Series (AMD Expo) 64GB Kit CL30
The G. Skill Trident Z5 NEO sticks are a pair of 32GB RAM sticks that conform to AMD's more stringent EXPO memory requirements for overclocking. With tight timings and a CAS latency of just 30-40-40-96.
With a subtle RGB effect and a premium feel, the Trident Z Neo is one of the best premium RGB RAM sticks money can buy that is designed for AMD-based systems. -
MSI MEG MEG X670E ACE Gaming Motherboard
This is the best EATX motherboard for the AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processors, making it an excellent choice for gamers and multitaskers. It features many slots and ports including PCIe 5.0 slots, four Triple-Lightning Generation-5 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr, AMD Turbo, StoreMI, and USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. The expandable EATX motherboard also supports four DIMMs and Dual-Channel DDR5-5600+.
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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER AERO OC 16G
$1150 $1190 Save $40The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER AERO OC 16G is a premium, factory-overclocked, white-themed variant of the RTX 4080 SUPER that carries the high-end AERO moniker.
With an excellent tri-fan air cooler supporting a vapor chamber and a decent boost clock speed offering in tow, the all-white Gigabyte AERO OC offers much more than the competition at a premium. -
Crucial T705 2TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD with heatsink
The Crucial T705 2TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD is the latest and greatest storage solution from the company that is arguably one of the best players in the game. The T705 series boasts incredible transfer speeds and the 2 TB model takes the cake, offering up to 14,500 MB/s read speeds and write speeds of up to 12,700 MB/s. It does come with a heatsink for improved thermal efficiency.
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ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II
The ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II PSU is one of the quietest and most efficient PSUs available in the market. It comes in a sleek package that houses arguably one of the best-looking PSUs in the market currently, somewhat compensating for its relatively high asking price. The PSU also features a mirrored side panel that houses an OLED display.
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ASUS ROG Hyperion GR701
The Hyperion GR701 is an overkill full-tower with incredible features that is rare to find but are super handy. The case has tool-free access to the interior and supports large-sized GPUs and AIO coolers. Its built-in fan hub, RGB controller, and multiple I/O ports on the front make it stand out.
The build above considerably exceeds Elden Ring's requirements even when maximized, something that should allow it to perform without any frame rate dips even in the most demanding of locations across the board, even as it extends its budget slightly to account for aesthetics. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D runs at the core of the PC with a 16-core, 32-thread Zen 4-powered offering that, when paired with Nvidia's penultimate RTX 4080 SUPER GPU in a Gigabyte Aero trim, powers some of the best gaming experiences money can buy in 2024.
The CPU is aggressively cooled by one of the best in the business, an ASUS ROG Ryujin III tri-fan AIO, and leverages one of the best enthusiast-grade motherboards in the business, the MSI MEG X670E ACE. The build also uses 64GB low latency EXPO memory from G.Skill that sits at AMD's current sweet spot of 6000 MHz. With one of the fastest PCI-E 5.0 SSDs in the business housed under a large heatsink, the Crucial T705 ensures that users never have to worry about loading times when navigating the world of Elden Ring and its upcoming expansion.
An ASUS ROG Thor II Platinum powers the entire experience with 1000W of power on tap for the build housed in a pricey, but well-built ROG Hyperion GR701 casing. The build can do more than just max out Elden Ring, holding its own with all major modern titles due to release in 2024, making it an expensive but great investment to make for PC gamers looking to take the plunge in the near future.
Total Estimated Build Cost: $4,007
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The Demigod's Recommended PC Build To Navigate The Shadow of the Erdtree
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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
$340 $450 Save $110The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is AMD's latest and greatest CPU when it comes to gaming. With an excellent and highly efficient gaming performance that tops the charts currently, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is here to stay and has a crown to claim thanks to its 3D V-Cache-enabled prowess when it comes to gaming on a PC.
The octa-core CPU currently happens to be the fastest in the business for gaming even as it leads efficiency charts at the top, making it a very sought-after gaming upgrade. -
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 360 is currently the best-performing and best-selling AIO cooler. Being able to cool flagship Intel and AMD CPUs without breaking a sweat is its specialty. While it can get a little noisier, it won't bother you once you put its fan at 50% speed. This 360mm edition has no RGB LEDs and is cheaper than the A-RGB version but has identical performance.
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G.Skill Flare X5 Series (AMD Expo) 6000MHz 32GB (CL36)
The G.Skill Flare X5 Series RAM kits are DDR5 RAMs that operate at an overclocked 6000MHz sweet spot for AMD AM5 processors with a lower latency EXPO profile available to allow users to overclock their memory with a push of a button while costing significantly lower than the competition.
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NZXT N7 B650E Gaming Wi-Fi 6 Motherboard
The NZXT N7 B650E Gaming Wi-Fi 6 Motherboard is an excellent AMD socket AM5-based motherboard based on the 650E chipset with decent overclocking, excellent power delivery, and above-average expansion slots in tow. It comes in a white or all-black design that is enthusiast-friendly in terms of its design and feature set.
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ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Super OC
The ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Super OC is an excellent no-nonsense take on the RTX 4070 SUPER GPU, offering better durability, better cooling and a higher overclock potential than the competition.
It leverages some of the best cooling that ASUS has to offer including new axial tech in its fans to allow for more airflow even as it operates at a zero fan mode at temperatures below 55 degrees Celsius, using its massive heatsink to keep temperatures in check with ease. -
Kingston FURY Renegade 1TB PCIe Gen 4.0 NVMe M.2 Internal Gaming SSD
This version of the Kingston FURY Renegade SSD has a storage capacity of 1 TB and is designed to work with both laptops and desktops. It operates on PCIe Gen 4.0 NVMe technology, which allows it to achieve read speeds of up to 7,300 MB/s and write speeds of 7,000 MB/s. The cooling solution on this one is a low-profile graphene aluminum heat spreader, but the SSD is also available with a heat sink.
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Thermaltake GF1 (2024) Fully Modular ATX 850W Power Supply
The updated Thermaltake GF1 850W PSU is a gold-rated PSU that offers a completely modular solution for gamers looking for a reliable solution that can keep up with some of the most demanding PCs in 2024.
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LIAN LI LANCOOL 216 PC Case
The LANCOOL 216 is a mid-tower case with all-around mesh panels for optimal airflow. Thanks to its modular rear panel, it can be optimized for air or water cooling. It includes 2 x 160mm and 1 x 140mm pre-installed PWM fans and an innovative rear PCIe fan bracket to maximize airflow.
The recommended build above sticks to the fastest gaming CPU available to users currently, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, which it pairs with an NZXT N7 B650E Gaming Wi-Fi motherboard for connectivity and the powerful (and proven) Arctic Freezer III AIO for cooling. With 32GB of low latency AMD EXPO RAM from G.Skill and a fast Kingston Fury SSD in a 1TB trim, the build has both, memory and storage covered as a relatively future-proof RTX 4070 SUPER that handles the visuals of the build, doubling down on the minimum VRAM requirements for the title.
The build curbs spending when it comes to the power supply and case slightly but still picks an excellent modular option from Thermaltake that can handle up to an RTX 4080 SUPER upgrade with ease. The airflow-centric Lian Li Lancool 216 brings up the vanguard, allowing for easy expansion, plenty of cooling, and customization thanks to a built-in ARGB hub at the rear of the case.
The build above aims to maximize performance without compromising on value for money and should be able to play Elden Ring at 2K or 4K resolutions with ease at its engine's targeted 60 FPS threshold, making for a great option for gamers looking to build a capable, yet relatively balanced option for their upcoming journey to the Lands Between.
Total Estimated Build Cost: $1,828
The Best Gaming PC Builds Under $2000
Need to build a PC on a budget? Here are the best builds you can make yourself for under $2000!
The Tarnished's Entry-Level PC Build To Play The Shadow of the Erdtree
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600
$189 $230 Save $41The Ryzen 5 7600 is the entry-level, yet very capable, gaming CPU from AMD that features 6 cores, 12 threads, and 32MB of L3 cache. It has a base clock speed of 3.8GHz and a boost clock speed of 5.1GHz. The Ryzen 5 7600 is an unlocked processor with a default TDP of 65W. It also has integrated RDNA 2 graphics and is the cheapest offering in the lineup with an iGPU.
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G.Skill Flare X5 Series (AMD Expo) 6000MHz 32GB (CL36)
The G.Skill Flare X5 Series RAM kits are DDR5 RAMs that operate at an overclocked 6000MHz sweet spot for AMD AM5 processors with a lower latency EXPO profile available to allow users to overclock their memory with a push of a button while costing significantly lower than the competition.
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MSI B650 Gaming Plus WiFi
MSI B650 Gaming Plus is an excellent choice for AMD CPU users who are looking to get the job done without spending over $200. The 15-power phase VRM will be adequate for mid-range CPUs, while the multiple PCI-E slots will allow users to add various expansion cards. There are plenty of connectivity options too, including several fan headers, a built-in WiFi adapter, fast USB headers, and even troubleshooting options.
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Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 Gaming OC
$255 $280 Save $25The Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 Gaming OC is a triple-fan dual-slot graphics card that brings Gigabyte's effective WINDFORCE cooling technology. It has three 80mm fans with alternate spinning that work alongside the five composite copper heat pipes that directly touch the GPU. The GPU uses the highest-grade metal chokes, 2oz copper PCB, lower ESR solid capacitors, and lower RDS(on) MOSFETs, among other features.
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Kingston NV2 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe Internal SSD
$61 $75 Save $14This internal solid-state drive from Kingston has 1 TB of digital storage capacity. The NV2 series SSD is designed to be compatible with laptops. It operates on PCIe 4.0 Gen 4x4 technology, features an M.2 2280 form factor, and delivers read speeds of up to 3,500 MB/s. It has lower power requirements, generating minimal heat, which makes it perfect for compact devices.
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Thermaltake SMART 600W ATX PSU
The Thermaltake SMART 600W ATX is a power supply unit that is designed to provide reliable and efficient power for your computer. This unit delivers 600 watts of continuous output. It complies with both Intel ATX 12V 2.31 and EPS 12V 2.92 standards, ensuring compatibility with many PC builds.
The SMART 600W ATX has received an 80 PLUS certification, indicating 80% efficiency under a typical load. This power supply supports two PCI-E 6 plus 2-pin connectors. -
ANTEC AX61
ANTEC AX61 is a gorgeous mid-tower that is priced much lower than cases with similar functionality. It features a spacious interior that is clearly visible through the tempered glass panel and has 4x 120mm RGB fans pre-installed. The front panel is fully meshed and results in a balanced airflow inside the case for better heat dissipation.
For users looking at a more budget-friendly option that stays under $1000, the build above doubles as both an excellent gaming PC to play Elden Ring without any hitches and also a platform to play other titles or make future upgrades when possible. The PC above leverages one of Game ZXC's highly recommended budget gaming CPUs, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600, pairing it with 32GB of fast, low latency G.Skill RAMs and a mid-range B650 motherboard. The Ryzen 5 7600 currently happens to be on sale and comes with a stock cooler, allowing users to save on both the price and the cost of a 3rd party air or liquid cooler that other unlocked Intel and AMD CPUs do require from the get-go.
The GPU selected is a Gigabyte RX 7600 SKU that offers excellent cooling and a modest overclock to keep things performant when it comes to Elden Ring's sprawling world. With 1TB of value-centric SSD storage (Kingston's entry-level PCI-E 4.0 NV2 SSD) and a budget-conscious 600W Thermaltake smart PSU on offer, users find the build well-balanced as it is housed in an Antec AX61 case with 4 fans preinstalled to keep things cool.
The PC above does use a slightly higher-end motherboard than what most builds on a budget would recommend, but it offers plenty of expansion slots, a better upgrade path, and Wi-Fi out of the box, which could arguably offset its higher cost. Users looking to save more can knock another ~$100 off their build cost by opting for an entry-level A620-based motherboard instead which can handle the Ryzen 5 7600 just fine at the moment.
All in all, the build above can run Elden Ring at a high frame rate at FHD or QHD resolutions with the dial turned up on quality presets, making it a great option to take inspiration from or to build around for Elden Ring or similar titles in 2024.
Total Estimated Build Cost: $885
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Elden Ring
Elden Ring is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set in a world co-created by Hidetaka Miyazaki, the creator of the influential Dark Souls video game series, and George R.R. Martin, the author of the best-selling fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire. This collaboration between two renowned creators has resulted in FromSoftware's largest game to date, filled with danger and discovery at every turn. Hidetaka Miyazaki, president and game director of FromSoftware, has a history of directing highly acclaimed games in franchises such as Armored Core and Dark Souls.
- Platform(s)
- PS5 , Xbox One , PS4 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , PC
- Released
- February 25, 2022
- Developer(s)
- From Software
- Publisher(s)
- Bandai Namco Entertainment , From Software
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op , Online Multiplayer
- Engine
- Proprietary
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- How Long To Beat
- 58 Hours
- Metascore
- 96
- Platforms That Support Crossplay
- PS4 & PS5 and Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
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FAQ
Q: How Large Is Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree as a download?
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is expected to have an install size of 60 GB all in. With Elden Ring currently occupying 48GB of storage, the new DLC is expected to take up another 12GB of storage post-install on PC. This may estimate not include potential day-one patches.
Q: What Is The Minimum Windows Version I Need to Play Shadow of the Erdtree?
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree requires a 64-bit OS given its memory requirements and the platforms it is published on for PC require at least Windows 10 to run smoothly.
