2004 · Action, Shooter
Half-Life 2 System Requirements
Also known as HL2
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System requirements
| Specification | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7, Vista, XP |
| Processor | 1.7 Ghz |
| Graphics | DirectX 8.1 level Graphics Card (requires support for SSE) |
| Memory | 1 GB |
| Storage | 7 GB |
Requirements taken from the Steam store page on 2026-09-07.Valve only publishes minimum requirements for Half-Life 2.
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Common questions
What are the HL2 system requirements?
HL2 is the short name players use for Half-Life 2. Minimum: 1.7 Ghz, DirectX 8.1 level Graphics Card (requires support for SSE) and 1 GB of RAM. The full minimum and recommended specs are on this page.
What are the minimum requirements for Half-Life 2?
1.7 Ghz or equivalent, DirectX 8.1 level Graphics Card (requires support for SSE), 1 GB of RAM and 7 GB of free space on Windows 7, Vista, XP.
How do I check whether my PC can run Half-Life 2?
Use the check on this page. It reads your graphics card, CPU threads and memory from the browser and shows the preset, resolution and expected frame rate — no download and no sign-up.
What frame rate should I aim for in Half-Life 2?
144 fps. This is a competitive title where frame rate matters more than image quality, so lower the preset before you lower the resolution.