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Can I run Half-Life: Alyx on Valve Steam Frame?

Short answer: your PC must meet Half-Life: Alyx's official requirements and the connection requirements for Valve Steam Frame. Both are below, with sources. Last checked October 11, 2026.
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Half-Life: Alyx requirements

ComponentRequirement
Operating systemWindows 10
ProcessorCore i5-7500 or Ryzen 5 1600
GraphicsGTX 1060 6GB or RX 580 6GB
Memory12 GB RAM

Valve lists only a minimum spec, so there is no official recommended spec to compare against.

Connecting Valve Steam Frame

Each Steam Frame kit includes a Wi-Fi 6E wireless adapter for PC streaming. It can also run some games on its own. Valve's Steam Frame Verified floor is 72 fps.

Questions

Can I play Half-Life: Alyx on Valve Steam Frame?

Yes. Valve lists only a minimum spec, so there is no official recommended spec to compare against. It is included with every Steam Frame kit, so owners get the game with the headset.

What PC do I need for Half-Life: Alyx on Valve Steam Frame?

Meet the game's requirements in the table above and the connection requirements for your headset, whichever is higher.

How do I connect Valve Steam Frame to my PC?

Steam Link wireless streaming (Steam Frame is built to stream from a PC).

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