PC requirements
Half-Life: Alyx System Requirements
Half-Life: Alyx needs at least Core i5-7500 / Ryzen 5 1600, 12 GB RAM and GTX 1060 / RX 580 - 6GB VRAM graphics.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Core i5-7500 / Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GTX 1060 / RX 580 - 6GB VRAM |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running Half-Life: Alyx on PC
Can my PC run Half-Life: Alyx?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Half-Life: Alyx need?
Storage requirements are not published for this title yet.