Can I Run Half-Life 2?

Last updated: 14 November 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run Half-Life 2? On this page you will find Half-Life 2 system requirements for PC (Windows, Mac and Linux). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

Test your PC to see if it will run Half-Life 2 or check system requirement details for CPU, operating system, graphics and sound cards, required disk space and more for each of the supported platforms.

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Can my PC run Half-Life 2?

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  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s CPU name will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Processor’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. In the opened menu click on ‘Device Manager’
  3. In ‘Device Manager’ click on the arrow next to ‘Display adapters’
  4. Under the drop-down, you will see the GPU that your computer is using

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s RAM will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Installed RAM’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. You can see if Windows is 64 or 32 bit under ‘System type’
  4. You can see Windows version under ‘Windows edition’

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Half-Life 2 Windows Requirements

Half-Life 2 system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 7, Vista, XP
Processor
Processor
1.7 GHz
Memory
Memory
512 MB
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX 8.1 level Graphics Card (requires support for SSE)
Storage
Storage
6500 MB

Half-Life 2 minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7, Vista, XP operating system. Your processor should be 1.7 GHz or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 512 MB. As for a graphics card, it should be DirectX 8.1 level Graphics Card (requires support for SSE). You also have to have 6500 MB free disk space to install the game.

Half-Life 2 Mac Requirements

Half-Life 2 system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, or higher
Memory
Memory
1 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Nvidia GeForce8 or higher, ATI X1600 or higher, Intel HD 3000 or higher

As for Mac OS, Half-Life 2 requirements here start with Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, or higher operating system. 1 GB of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be Nvidia GeForce8 or higher, ATI X1600 or higher, Intel HD 3000 or higher.

Game Details

1998. HALF-LIFE sends a shock through the game industry with its combination of pounding action and continuous, immersive storytelling. Valve's debut title wins more than 50 game-of-the-year awards on its way to being named "Best PC Game Ever" by PC Gamer, and launches a franchise with more than eight million retail units sold worldwide.

Release date
16 November, 2021
Category
Single-player
Genre
Action
Supported languages
English*, French*, German*, Italian*, Korean*, Spanish - Spain*, Russian*, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Thai
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Valve
Publisher
Valve
Official website
half-life2.com
Support website
steamcommunity.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Half-Life 2?

You would be able to run Half-Life 2 on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!

Minimum requirements for Windows are:

  • OS: Windows 7, Vista, XP
  • Processor: 1.7 GHz
  • Memory: 512 MB
  • Graphics: DirectX 8.1 level Graphics Card (requires support for SSE)
  • Storage: 6500 MB

Minimum requirements for Mac are:

How much RAM does Half-Life 2 need?

You need at least 512 MB of RAM to run Half-Life 2 on PC.

On Mac it requires minimum 1 GB.

What processor do I need for Half-Life 2?

1.7 GHz is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Half-Life 2.

How many GB is Half-Life 2?

At least 6500 MB of disk space is required to install Half-Life 2 on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Half-Life 2?

You need DirectX 8.1 level Graphics Card (requires support for SSE) or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Half-Life 2?

Windows 7, Vista, XP or newer.

Can I run Half-Life 2 on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play Half-Life 2 on my Mac?

Yes, Half-Life 2 supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:

When is Half-Life 2 release date?

Half-Life 2 release date is 16 November, 2021.

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