Are you ready for Borderlands 4?
Posted by Dr Memory on 13th Sep 2025
The long‑awaited Borderlands 4 is finally here, and with its massive world, billions of loot drops, new movement features, and seamless co‑op action in a gorgeous (and deadly) planet called Kairos, it’s pushing the envelope in terms of what you expect from a looter‑shooter. (See full details at borderlands.2k.com)
So: can your gaming PC handle it? Below we break down the system requirements, what to expect in performance, and which of our gaming PCs under £1000 are up to the task.
System requirements: What the devs say
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Spec Tier |
Minimum (1080p / 30FPS / Low) |
Recommended (1440p / ~60FPS / Medium‑High) |
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OS & Storage |
Windows 10 or 11, SSD required |
Same — SSD, ideally NVMe |
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CPU |
Intel i7‑9700 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (8 cores) |
Modern Intel i7 / Ryzen 7 (high end) |
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RAM |
16 GB |
32 GB |
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Graphics (GPU) |
NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 5700 XT |
RTX 3060 / 4060 series, AMD equivalents |
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Disk space |
100 GB SSD |
100 GB SSD, NVMe preferred |
Real‑world performance & caveats
- Even PCs that meet the minimum specs may suffer frame drops or texture streaming stutters in big open areas.
- Patches and driver updates help a lot, especially day‑one patches.
- Upscaling tech (DLSS, FSR, etc.) will be very helpful for better visuals without losing frame rate.
- SSD is non‑negotiable; HDDs will cause loading and streaming problems.
How our gaming PCs stack up
Here are some of our prebuilt gaming PCs under £1000 that are ready (or nearly ready) for Borderlands 4. Each offers different trade‑offs. Click through to see full details, current pricing, and photos.
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PC |
What it gives you / How it performs with Borderlands 4 |
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Dr Mem’s Gaming PCs under £1000 |
Intel i5 / Ryzen 5 builds with GPUs like RTX 3060, 16GB RAM, NVMe SSD. Runs Borderlands 4 at 1080p high/ultra settings, possibly 1440p medium depending on model. |
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Decent headroom: smooth frame rates, high visuals, and upscaling options. Can handle ray tracing with tweaks. |
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Even better future‑proofing: sharper visuals, more consistent performance at higher settings, likely 1440p high with fewer compromises. |
Should you upgrade?
If your current PC isn’t cutting it, here are the upgrades that give the biggest impact for Borderlands 4:
1. Upgrade your GPU if it’s below RTX 2060 / RX 5700 level.
2. Switch to or ensure you have an SSD, ideally NVMe.
3. Increase RAM to at least 16GB, 32GB for smoother performance.
4. CPU with enough cores — 8 cores recommended for busy scenes.
Bottom line
Are you ready for Borderlands 4? With one of our under‑£1000 PCs, chances are good that you’ll be able to play in high settings at 1080p, maybe 1440p with some tweaks. If you want more visuals or smoothness, stepping up a GPU or getting closer to the recommended specs helps a lot.
Our lineup of gaming PCs offers excellent value and performance, making them great candidates for Borderlands 4. Pick the one that best matches your display and visual preferences, then load up, loot up, and let’s explore Kairos in style.