Max Payne System Requirements

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Graphics Requirements

To run Max Payne it is recommended that you have a minimum of an 16MB Direct3D Compatible Graphics Card.

Running Max Payne on a graphics card that is above the recommended specifications will allow you to achieve the highest levels of visual detail and the best frame rates. Good frame rates can be beneficial when playing competitive games. A higher frame rate will reduce input lag allowing you to react more quickly to events on screen.

To easily see how your graphics card compares to these specifications use our interactive GPU checker.

CPU Requirements

Max Payne requires that you have a minimum of an 450MHz AMD / Intel Processor processor.

Some games require a powerful CPU in order to manage the game engine. The game engine deals with things like processing network communications for multi-player games and the AI of your enemies in strategy games. Some games are considered CPU intensive or CPU dependent. Most modern games offload work directly to the GPU and don't require a powerful CPU for demanding visuals.

To easily see how your CPU compares to these specifications use our interactive CPU checker.

Memory Requirements

It is recommended that you have a minimum of 96 MB RAM (128 MB RAM or greater recommended) to run Max Payne.

Having more than the recommended level of RAM for a game will usually not yield much extra gaming performance. However it may be useful if your computer runs other applications in the background.

Operating System Requirements

Max Payne runs on Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP (only).

Meeting operating system requirements is not always necessary and can sometimes be overlooked. However running an old operating system will usually mean you may have to install extra drivers and encounter unsupported game crashes.

Platforms

Max Payne was first released on Jul 22, 2001. It is currently available on the following platforms:

• Playstation 4
• Android
• iOS

An alternative to expensive graphics cards and CPU purchases is console gaming. You may not get the absolute best frame rates or visual quality but if a game is available for a console you can usually be sure of an acceptable level of performance at all times.

Additional Requirements

In addition to the above specified requirements you may also need to the following:

• DirectX Version : DirectX 8.0
• Hard Drive : 830 MB Hard Drive Space for full install, 530 MB for minimum install
• Sound Card : DirectSound compatible sound card