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    Who said CS Source was playable on a 8400GS?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ahuneeu1, Feb 21, 2008.

  1. ahuneeu1

    ahuneeu1 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys:

    I recently installed source on my 1420, 2.2 ghz, 160 gb7200 rpm, 4gb ram, 8400GS and i can say that CS:S runs like sh*t at 1440x900

    Even at 1280x800 it will still not run smoothly with a constant 60 fps or something.

    will a 8600GT be able to do this?
     
    ahuneeu1, Feb 21, 2008
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  2. jujuk8

    jujuk8 Notebook Consultant

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    play on 800x600. Thats what all the pros do it at.
     
    jujuk8, Feb 21, 2008
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  3. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Playable = average 30 FPS, not 60.
     
    Lithus, Feb 21, 2008
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  4. gunned

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    I run HL2 and CS at native resolution fine....with pretty much everything kicked up.... but that's with the GT....
     
    gunned, Feb 21, 2008
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    I get a constant 40+ on 1280x800. Wouldn't that be playable?
    Playable is around 30 as Lithus said, 60 is optimal..
     
    darkcond0, Feb 21, 2008
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    knightingmagic Notebook Deity

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    Switch to DX8.1 mode. "mat_dxlevel 81"
     
    knightingmagic, Feb 21, 2008
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    The Source Engine games are some of the most versatile I've seen in terms of requirements. If CS:Source is even somewhat playable on my 7 year-old desktop with a GeForce4 MX420, then I see no reason why the Vostro 1400 with dedicated graphics wouldn't be able to run comfortably. I play fine with 1280x800, everything bumped up, and no AA/AF. Have you tried updating your video drivers?
     
    Sockdude, Feb 21, 2008
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  8. n19htmare

    n19htmare Notebook Evangelist

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    You've got issues with your lappy pal....

    I get 30+ fps no problem, system in sig.

    I have you didn't turn up AA and AF all the way up lol.
     
    n19htmare, Feb 21, 2008
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