Max Payne is the first Game developed upon the MAX-FX engine, previously most well known for powering 3D Mark 2000 & 2001 and one of the most successful PC Game releases for quite some time. Much like 3D Mark 2001 it can sometimes take a hefty system to get the game to run at a smooth frame rate, or just to look nice. This tweak guide from 3D Spotlight will take you through the mass of options available for the Game, along with other tips & hints.