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Can I run Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne?

Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne (2008) is an action game and a very light game for a PC. It even runs on integrated graphics, so most laptops and office PCs can play it.

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Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne system requirements

Minimum
Processor1Ghz PIII/Athlon or 1.2Ghz Celeron/Duron processor
Memory256MB RAM
Graphics32MB AGP graphics card with hardware transform & lighting support
Storage1.5 GB hard drive space

The game's Steam page lists only the minimum requirements.

Source: the official Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Steam page, checked October 2026.

Which PC runs Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne?

To play it you need at least integrated graphics (Intel UHD / Iris Xe) or any graphics card, an Intel Core i3-6100 class processor and 0.3 GB of RAM.

Graphics card: minimum

  • Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated)
  • GeForce GT 1030
  • GeForce GTX 750 Ti

Processor: minimum

  • Intel Core i3-6100
  • AMD FX-8350
  • Intel Core i5-4460

How common PCs do: GTX 1650 + Core i5-8400 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; Laptop with integrated graphics + 8 GB: 100%, high settings.

Parts with the same speed (and newer, faster ones) work too. Laptop versions of a graphics card are usually a little slower.

Upgrade picks for Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne

Parts from our product guides that reach the recommended specs.

Intel Arc B580
Graphics card for the recommended settingsIntel Arc B580

Budget / 1080p-1440p

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Graphics card for the recommended settingsAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Mid-range / 1440p

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
Graphics card for the recommended settingsAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

Mainstream / 1080p

AMD Ryzen 5 5500F
Processor for the recommended settingsAMD Ryzen 5 5500F

1080p budget gaming rigs

Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
Processor for the recommended settingsIntel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus

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Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne: questions

What are the minimum system requirements for Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne?
Minimum: processor 1Ghz PIII/Athlon or 1.2Ghz Celeron/Duron processor; 256MB RAM; graphics 32MB AGP graphics card with hardware transform & lighting support; 1.5 GB hard drive space.
What graphics card do I need for Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne?
At least a Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated), GeForce GT 1030, GeForce GTX 750 Ti or a card of the same speed for the minimum settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum graphics and the recommended graphics too. A whole PC with a GTX 1650, a Core i5-8400 and 16 GB of RAM gets 100% in our checker (high settings).
Can Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne run without a graphics card (integrated graphics)?
Yes. The minimum graphics are integrated graphics level, so a laptop or PC without a graphics card can run it, usually on low to medium settings.
Is 8 GB of RAM enough for Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne?
Yes. 8 GB meets the minimum memory for Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne.
How much storage does Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne need?
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne needs 1.5 GB hard drive space of free space.

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