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Counter-Strike is a competitive team shooter with a first-person view. Initially, the game was a modification to Half-Life, but its great popularity made it... Read more

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System Requirements Counter-Strike

Minimum System Requirements

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

• OS: Windows XP
• CPU: Intel Pentium 4 1.60GHz; AMD Athlon XP 1600+ [Will it run?]
• RAM: 96 МБ
• Free Space: 16 МБ
• Video Card: GeForce4 MX 440 [Compare with your own]
• Network: доступ в Интернет
• Additional: Mouse, Keyboard

Recommended System Requirements

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Recommended system requirements for CS 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 XP
• CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.00GHz; AMD Athlon XP 2000+ [Will it run?]
• RAM: 128 МБ
• Free Space: 32 МБ
• Video Card: GeForce 6100 [Compare with your own]
• Network: доступ в Интернет
• Additional: Mouse, Keyboard

Requirements updated: September 23, 2026

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Frequently asked questions about system requirements Counter-Strike

Will Counter-Strike run on my PC?

Minimum to run Counter-Strike: processor Intel Pentium 4 1.60GHz; AMD Athlon XP 1600+, graphics card GeForce4 MX 440, 96 МБ of RAM. Check your computer with the free test on this page.

How much does Counter-Strike weigh on PC?

To install Counter-Strike you need 16 МБ of free disk space.

What graphics card is needed for Counter-Strike?

The minimum graphics card for Counter-Strike: GeForce4 MX 440. Recommended: GeForce 6100.

How much RAM is needed for Counter-Strike?

For Counter-Strike, at least 96 МБ of RAM is required. Recommended 128 МБ.