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.
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| 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.
| Minimum Requirements | |
|---|---|
| OS | OS Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, or higher |
| Memory | Memory 1 GB |
| Graphics | Graphics |
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.
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.
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:
Minimum requirements for Mac are:
You need at least 512 MB of RAM to run Half-Life 2 on PC.
On Mac it requires minimum 1 GB.
1.7 GHz is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Half-Life 2.
At least 6500 MB of disk space is required to install Half-Life 2 on your PC.
You need DirectX 8.1 level Graphics Card (requires support for SSE) or more powerful video card.
Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.
Yes, Half-Life 2 supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:
Half-Life 2 release date is 16 November, 2021.
