Can Your PC Run 2025’s Biggest AAA Games?

AAA games are bigger, more ambitious, and more demanding than ever. In recent years we’ve seen massive titles such as Battlefield 6, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Starfield, Alan Wake II, and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. Each pushed the boundaries with ground-breaking visuals, huge worlds, and advanced physics, while also raising the bar for system requirements.

If your gaming PC is more than three years old, you may already be struggling to keep up. Stuttering frame rates, slow loading times, or being locked to “medium” settings are common signs your rig is falling behind.

So, what does it really take to play the biggest blockbusters of 2025 smoothly? Let’s break down the minimum specs, and then look at smart upgrade paths.

Here’s a quick look at what some of the year’s biggest titles require just to get started:

Notice the pattern: 16 GB RAM is now the floor, RTX 20-series GPUs are considered entry level, and CPUs from older generations will not cut it for long. Meeting these minimums may get the game running, but often at reduced settings and lower frame rates.

Even if your system still runs today’s games, performance may not be where you want it. Here are the most common weak points:

• Memory: Many PCs still run 8–16 GB of RAM. Most AAA titles now expect 16 GB minimum, 32 GB recommended.
• CPU: Processors older than Intel 9th/10th Gen or Ryzen 3000 struggle with new physics and AI-heavy features.
• GPU: Graphics cards like the GTX 10-series or RTX 20-series are showing their age. Modern games lean heavily on features like ray tracing and upscaling (DLSS, FSR).
• Storage: HDDs just can’t keep up. AAA titles often exceed 100 GB installs, and SSDs are essential for fast loads and smooth streaming.

Sure, you could upgrade part by part, but when CPU, GPU, and RAM are all lagging, a full refresh often makes more sense.

Instead of patching an older system, consider starting fresh with balanced, modern hardware.

Meet the CORSAIR VENGEANCE i7500 Gaming PC, available now on the Corsair Webstore for $1,499:

• Intel i5-14600KF
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
• 32 GB DDR5
• 1 TB NVMe M.2 SSD

Here’s why it’s a strong fit for today’s AAA titles:

- Battlefield 6: Easily exceeds minimum requirements for smooth performance.

- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III: Delivers far beyond minimum, making 1080p and 1440p gameplay smooth and responsive.

- Alan Wake II: Runs comfortably above minimum, with 32 GB DDR5 providing extra headroom.

- Starfield: Well above minimum for a strong balance at 1080p and 1440p with modern SSD storage.

At under $1500, this system hits the sweet spot for gamers who want a rig that doesn’t just meet the minimums but outpaces them.

For some, swapping in a new GPU or adding RAM might work. But if your platform is a few years old, you will hit compatibility limits quickly. Motherboards that do not support DDR5, older CPUs bottlenecking modern GPUs, or power supplies not ready for the latest cards all get in the way.

A full refresh like the VENGEANCE i7500 ensures everything is built to work together, right out of the box.

AAA games are only getting more ambitious and demanding. Meeting the bare minimum might let you play, but to truly enjoy them, you need the right hardware.

With the CORSAIR VENGEANCE i7500 Gaming PC, you’re not stuck chasing upgrades one by one. At $1,499, it’s a powerful, balanced system that ensures you’re ready for Battlefield, COD, Starfield, and whatever comes next.

Explore the CORSAIR Webstore today and get the power you need to game without compromise.