Half-Life

Half-Life

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run Half-Life (1998) on PC you need at least a , 96mb ram, 16mb video card, Windows XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection processor and a , Windows XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection, with 8GB of RAM and 50GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel Core i5 and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 16GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Half-Life with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for Half-Life.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: , 96mb ram, 16mb video card, Windows XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection
  • GPU: , Windows XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection
  • RAM: 8
  • Storage: 50
Recommended
  • CPU: Intel Core i5
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
  • RAM: 16
  • Storage: 50

Half-Life — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for Half-Life?
Half-Life needs at least a , 96mb ram, 16mb video card, Windows XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection CPU and a , Windows XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection graphics card, 8GB of RAM and 50GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for Half-Life?
For a smooth experience, Half-Life recommends a Intel Core i5 and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 16GB of RAM.

How much RAM does Half-Life need?
Half-Life requires 8GB of RAM as a minimum, with 16GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run Half-Life?
The minimum graphics card for Half-Life is a , Windows XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection, while a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.