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Counter-Strike: Source

Counter-Strike: Source is an improved version of the tactical competitive first-person shooter Counter-Strike. The game will delight you with all the beauties of... Read more

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System Requirements Counter-Strike: Source

Minimum System Requirements

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The minimum system requirements for CS:S specify the PC configuration on which the game can be run without issues at minimum graphics settings.

• OS: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
• CPU: Intel Pentium 4 1.70GHz; AMD Athlon XP 1600+ [Will it run?]
• RAM: 512 Mb
• Video Card: GeForce 8400 GS; Radeon X1050 (64 Mb) [Compare with your own]
• Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX
• DirectX: 8.1
• Network: 256 Kbps Broadband Internet Connection for Online Multiplayer
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse, DVD ROM

Recommended System Requirements

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Recommended system requirements for CS:S show the type of computer needed to run the game at maximum graphics settings while playing without lag and with a high frame rate (FPS).

• OS: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7
• CPU: Intel Pentium 4 3.00GHz; AMD Athlon 64 3000+ [Will it run?]
• RAM: 1 Gb
• Video Card: GeForce 6800; RADEON X700 (256 Mb) [Compare with your own]
• Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX
• DirectX: 9.0c
• Network: Broadband Internet Connection for Online Multiplayer
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse, DVD ROM

Requirements updated: February 23, 2024

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Will Counter-Strike: Source run on my PC?

Minimum to run Counter-Strike: Source: processor Intel Pentium 4 1.70GHz; AMD Athlon XP 1600+, graphics card GeForce 8400 GS; Radeon X1050 (64 Mb), 512 Mb of RAM. Check your computer with the free test on this page.

What graphics card is needed for Counter-Strike: Source?

The minimum graphics card for Counter-Strike: Source: GeForce 8400 GS; Radeon X1050 (64 Mb). Recommended: GeForce 6800; RADEON X700 (256 Mb).

How much RAM is needed for Counter-Strike: Source?

For Counter-Strike: Source, at least 512 Mb of RAM is required. Recommended 1 Gb.