CONTROL Resonant: PC requirements and the PC you need
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About CONTROL Resonant
CONTROL Resonant is a single player action RPG from Remedy Entertainment, set in the world of Control. You play Dylan Faden, using extraordinary powers in a warped version of Manhattan as he fights to save the world from a cosmic threat that bends reality, while holding on to his own humanity. It is demanding on graphics: the makers recommend an RTX 3060 Ti, RX 6700 XT or Arc B580 and 16 GB of memory, so a stronger card helps.
What CONTROL Resonant needs
In plain words: to play at all it needs a mid-range graphics card from a few years ago, and to play it well the makers suggest a modern mid-range graphics card, with 16GB of memory.
| Part | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics card | Geforce GTX 1070 / Radeon RX 5600 XT / Intel Arc A580 | Geforce RTX 3060 Ti / Radeon RX 6700 XT / Intel Arc B580 |
| Processor | Intel i5-8500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500 | Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Storage | 120 GB available space | 120 GB available space |
From the Steam store page, checked 29 October 2026. The makers sometimes change these; their page is always right.
Will my computer play CONTROL Resonant?
On most computers we find the graphics card for you. Add your processor and memory, and we will tell you if it plays, and what to upgrade if not.
A low-spec PC or a high-spec PC?
The gap between the minimum and recommended spec is modest, so a mid-range gaming PC gives a good experience.
On a PC that only just meets the minimum, the game will start and play, but on low settings: simpler shadows and textures, shorter view distances and fewer frames each second, so fast moments can feel less smooth. A 1080p screen is the sensible match.
On a PC that meets or beats the recommended spec, you can turn the settings up: sharper textures, proper shadows and lighting, more detail in the distance, and a smoother picture. A stronger PC also lets you use a sharper 1440p or high-refresh screen.
Latest updates from the makers
- CONTROL Resonant Receives The Ultimate Game of the Year Nomination! Vote now! (28 October 2026)
- One Million Copies Sold! (15 October 2026)
- CONTROL Resonant Receives Two Golden Joystick Award Nominations! Vote Now! (9 October 2026)
The newest official announcements for CONTROL Resonant on Steam, checked every night. More games: this week's game updates.
Our PCs that meet the recommended spec
These should play CONTROL Resonant well. Cheapest first.
Pre-order1080p gaming
Sandbox Gamer 1 gaming PC
Ryzen 5 5500 + Radeon RX 9060 8GB
Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.
- Processor
- Ryzen 5 5500
- Graphics
- Radeon RX 9060 8GB
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4 3600MHz
- Storage
- 512GB NVMe SSD
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home installed
£1,065.63
Pre-order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Plays well
- Minecraft: Java Edition Plays well
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Plays well
- Roblox Plays well
- VALORANT Plays well
- Counter-Strike 2 Plays well
- League of Legends Plays well
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Plays well
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Plays well
- Marvel Rivals Plays well
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
New build1080p gaming
Sandbox Gamer 21 gaming PC
Ryzen 5 5600 + GeForce RTX 5060 8GB
Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.
- Processor
- Ryzen 5 5600
- Graphics
- GeForce RTX 5060 8GB
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4
- Storage
- 1TB NVMe SSD
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home installed (Pro available)
£1,255.80
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Plays well
- Minecraft: Java Edition Plays well
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Plays well
- Roblox Plays well
- VALORANT Plays well
- Counter-Strike 2 Plays well
- League of Legends Plays well
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Plays well
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Plays well
- Marvel Rivals Plays well
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
New build1080p gaming
Sandbox Gamer 2 gaming PC
Ryzen 5 5500 + GeForce RTX 5060 8GB
Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.
- Processor
- Ryzen 5 5500
- Graphics
- GeForce RTX 5060 8GB
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4
- Storage
- 1TB NVMe SSD
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home installed (Pro available)
£1,283.61
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Plays well
- Minecraft: Java Edition Plays well
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Plays well
- Roblox Plays well
- VALORANT Plays well
- Counter-Strike 2 Plays well
- League of Legends Plays well
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Plays well
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Plays well
- Marvel Rivals Plays well
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
New build1080p gaming
Sandbox Gamer 9 gaming PC
Core i5-12400 + GeForce RTX 5060 8GB
Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.
- Processor
- Core i5-12400
- Graphics
- GeForce RTX 5060 8GB
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4
- Storage
- 1TB NVMe SSD
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home installed (Pro available)
£1,331.39
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Plays well
- Minecraft: Java Edition Plays well
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Plays well
- Roblox Plays well
- VALORANT Plays well
- Counter-Strike 2 Plays well
- League of Legends Plays well
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Plays well
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Plays well
- Marvel Rivals Plays well
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
New build1080p gaming
Sandbox Gamer 3 gaming PC
Core i5-12400F + GeForce RTX 5060 8GB
Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.
- Processor
- Core i5-12400F
- Graphics
- GeForce RTX 5060 8GB
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4
- Storage
- 1TB NVMe SSD
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home installed (Pro available)
£1,353.76
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Plays well
- Minecraft: Java Edition Plays well
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Plays well
- Roblox Plays well
- VALORANT Plays well
- Counter-Strike 2 Plays well
- League of Legends Plays well
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Plays well
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Plays well
- Marvel Rivals Plays well
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
New build1080p gaming
Sandbox Gamer 17 gaming PC
Core Ultra 5 225F + GeForce RTX 5060 8GB
Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.
- Processor
- Core Ultra 5 225F
- Graphics
- GeForce RTX 5060 8GB
- Memory
- 16GB DDR5
- Storage
- 1TB NVMe SSD
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home installed (Pro available)
£1,438.44
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Plays well
- Minecraft: Java Edition Plays well
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Plays well
- Roblox Plays well
- VALORANT Plays well
- Counter-Strike 2 Plays well
- League of Legends Plays well
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Plays well
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Plays well
- Marvel Rivals Plays well
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
Cheaper PCs that meet the minimum
Refurbished1080p gaming
Sandbox Jingle 3400G 1660S refurbished gaming PC
Ryzen 5 3400G + GTX 1660 Super
Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G (4 cores, 8 threads, built-in Radeon graphics) (tested)
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6GB
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4 memory
- Storage
- 500GB WD Blue 2.5-inch SSD (tested)
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)
£659
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Plays well
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Plays well
- Roblox Plays well
- VALORANT Plays well
- Counter-Strike 2 Plays well
- League of Legends Plays well
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Plays on low settings
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Plays on low settings
- Marvel Rivals Plays on low settings
- Call of Duty® Plays on low settings
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
Refurbished1080p gaming
Sandbox Holly 1660S refurbished gaming PC
Ryzen 5 4500 + GTX 1660 Super
Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (6 cores, 12 threads)
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6GB
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4 memory
- Storage
- 500GB WD Blue 2.5-inch SSD (tested)
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)
£689
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Plays well
- Minecraft: Java Edition Plays on low settings
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Plays well
- Roblox Plays well
- VALORANT Plays well
- Counter-Strike 2 Plays well
- League of Legends Plays well
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Plays on low settings
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Plays on low settings
- Marvel Rivals Plays on low settings
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
Refurbished1080p gaming
Sandbox Sleigh 1660S refurbished gaming PC
Ryzen 5 3600X + GTX 1660 Super
Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600X (6 cores, 12 threads)
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6GB
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4 memory
- Storage
- 500GB WD Blue 2.5-inch SSD (tested)
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)
£689
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Plays well
- Minecraft: Java Edition Plays on low settings
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Plays well
- Roblox Plays well
- VALORANT Plays well
- Counter-Strike 2 Plays well
- League of Legends Plays well
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Plays on low settings
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Plays on low settings
- Marvel Rivals Plays on low settings
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
Questions about CONTROL Resonant on PC
What graphics card do I need for CONTROL Resonant?
The makers say the minimum is Geforce GTX 1070 / Radeon RX 5600 XT / Intel Arc A580, and they recommend Geforce RTX 3060 Ti / Radeon RX 6700 XT / Intel Arc B580. In plain words: a modern mid-range graphics card for a good experience.
How much memory (RAM) does CONTROL Resonant need?
At least 16GB, and 16GB is recommended. 16GB is the sensible amount for a gaming PC today.
Is CONTROL Resonant multiplayer?
It is mainly a single-player game.
Can a gaming PC from Sandbox Computers run CONTROL Resonant?
Yes. 83 of our PCs meet the recommended spec, from £1,065.63. They are built and tested in Worcester.
How we match: we compare the graphics card and the memory in each PC with the makers' spec, because those decide most of how a game runs. For very new or demanding games, ask us and we will check the processor too. More help: graphics cards explained, how much RAM, which screen.