Half Dead: PC requirements and the PC you need
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Cover artwork © the game's publisher.
About Half Dead
Half Dead is a PC game. It came out on 1 Aug 2016.
What Half Dead needs
In plain words: to play at all it needs almost any graphics, even the graphics built into the processor, and to play it well the makers suggest almost any graphics, even the graphics built into the processor, with 4GB of memory.
| Part | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 / AMD Radeon HD 4850 or equivalent videocard | NVIDIA GeForce 480 GTX / AMD Radeon HD 5850 or equivalent videocard |
| Processor | Intel core 2 quad/ core i3 or equivalent Amd | Intel core i5/ core i7 or equivalent Amd |
| Memory (RAM) | 2048 MB RAM | 4096 MB RAM |
| Storage | 1 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
From the Steam store page, checked 6 November 2026. The makers sometimes change these; their page is always right.
Will my computer play Half Dead?
On most computers we find the graphics card for you. Add your processor and memory, and we will tell you if it plays, and what to upgrade if not.
A low-spec PC or a high-spec PC?
This is a light game: almost any of our gaming PCs will run it comfortably at high settings.
On a PC that only just meets the minimum, the game will start and play, but on low settings: simpler shadows and textures, shorter view distances and fewer frames each second, so fast moments can feel less smooth. A 1080p screen is the sensible match.
On a PC that meets or beats the recommended spec, you can turn the settings up: sharper textures, proper shadows and lighting, more detail in the distance, and a smoother picture. A stronger PC also lets you use a sharper 1440p or high-refresh screen.
Our PCs that meet the recommended spec
These should play Half Dead well. Cheapest first.
Refurbished1080p gaming
Sandbox Robin 3400G 1060 refurbished gaming PC
Ryzen 5 3400G + GTX 1060
Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5
- Graphics
- GTX 1060
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4
- Storage
- 500GB SSD + 1TB hard drive
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)
£589
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Meets recommended
- Minecraft: Java Edition Meets minimum
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Meets recommended
- Roblox Meets recommended
- VALORANT Meets recommended
- Counter-Strike 2 Meets recommended
- League of Legends Meets recommended
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Meets minimum
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Meets minimum
- Marvel Rivals Meets minimum
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
Refurbished1080p gaming
Sandbox Typhoon 1060X refurbished gaming PC
Ryzen 5 4500 + GTX 1060
Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5
- Graphics
- GTX 1060
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4
- Storage
- 256GB SSD + 1TB hard drive
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)
£609
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Meets recommended
- Minecraft: Java Edition Meets minimum
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Meets recommended
- Roblox Meets recommended
- VALORANT Meets recommended
- Counter-Strike 2 Meets recommended
- League of Legends Meets recommended
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Meets minimum
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Meets minimum
- Marvel Rivals Meets minimum
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
Refurbished1080p gaming
Sandbox Jingle 3400G 1660S refurbished gaming PC
Ryzen 5 3400G + GTX 1660 Super
Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5
- Graphics
- GTX 1660 Super
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4
- Storage
- 500GB SSD
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)
£669
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Meets recommended
- Minecraft: Java Edition Meets minimum
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Meets recommended
- Roblox Meets recommended
- VALORANT Meets recommended
- Counter-Strike 2 Meets recommended
- League of Legends Meets recommended
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Meets minimum
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Meets minimum
- Marvel Rivals Meets minimum
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
Refurbished1080p gaming
Sandbox Holly 1660S refurbished gaming PC
Ryzen 5 4500 + GTX 1660 Super
Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5
- Graphics
- GTX 1660 Super
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4
- Storage
- 500GB SSD
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)
£699
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Meets recommended
- Minecraft: Java Edition Meets minimum
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Meets recommended
- Roblox Meets recommended
- VALORANT Meets recommended
- Counter-Strike 2 Meets recommended
- League of Legends Meets recommended
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Meets minimum
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Meets minimum
- Marvel Rivals Meets minimum
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
Refurbished1080p gaming
Sandbox Sleigh 1660S refurbished gaming PC
Ryzen 5 3600X + GTX 1660 Super
Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5
- Graphics
- GTX 1660 Super
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4
- Storage
- 500GB SSD
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)
£699
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Meets recommended
- Minecraft: Java Edition Meets minimum
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Meets recommended
- Roblox Meets recommended
- VALORANT Meets recommended
- Counter-Strike 2 Meets recommended
- League of Legends Meets recommended
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Meets minimum
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Meets minimum
- Marvel Rivals Meets minimum
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
Refurbished1080p gaming
Sandbox Typhoon 1060X Pro refurbished gaming PC
Ryzen 5 4500 + GTX 1060
Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5
- Graphics
- GTX 1060
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4
- Storage
- 256GB SSD + 4TB hard drive
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)
£709
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Meets recommended
- Minecraft: Java Edition Meets minimum
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Meets recommended
- Roblox Meets recommended
- VALORANT Meets recommended
- Counter-Strike 2 Meets recommended
- League of Legends Meets recommended
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Meets minimum
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Meets minimum
- Marvel Rivals Meets minimum
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
Questions about Half Dead on PC
What graphics card do I need for Half Dead?
The makers say the minimum is NVIDIA GeForce 8800 / AMD Radeon HD 4850 or equivalent videocard, and they recommend NVIDIA GeForce 480 GTX / AMD Radeon HD 5850 or equivalent videocard. In plain words: almost any graphics, even the graphics built into the processor for a good experience.
How much memory (RAM) does Half Dead need?
At least 2GB, and 4GB is recommended. 16GB is the sensible amount for a gaming PC today.
Can a gaming PC from Sandbox Computers run Half Dead?
Yes. 113 of our PCs meet the recommended spec, from £589. They are built and tested in Worcester.
How we match: we compare the graphics card and the memory in each PC with the makers' spec, because those decide most of how a game runs. For very new or demanding games, ask us and we will check the processor too. More help: graphics cards explained, how much RAM, which screen.