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    Counter-Strike Source... will it run?...

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Pavillion, Jun 14, 2008.

  1. Pavillion

    Pavillion Notebook Guru

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    will CSS run on high with a resolution of at least 1280x800 on a 8400M GS or 9300M G? (assuming all other recommended system requirements are met) I'm not too worried about AA but I would prefer if the FPS average hovered somewhere above 60... I don't really want to shell out the extra money for a notebook with a 8600 or 9500...
     
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  2. XPS1330

    XPS1330 Notebook Deity

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    No, I don't think you'll be able to play on high at WXGA and still get 60FPS.
     
    XPS1330, Jun 14, 2008
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  3. Konenavi

    Konenavi Notebook Enthusiast

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    probably with out aa it might. my quadro fx 350 desktop card (7300 gs based) gets about 40 with everything but af maxed at 720p so you MIGHT be ok, espically if you run with directx 8
     
    Konenavi, Jun 14, 2008
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    NO AA and AF, Disabling reflections.

    You will be able to run at high 1280x800 at around 60fps
     
    flipfire, Jun 14, 2008
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  5. Pavillion

    Pavillion Notebook Guru

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    hm so i can't enable HDR lighting?...
     
    Pavillion, Jun 14, 2008
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    Konenavi Notebook Enthusiast

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    possibly i can do it on mine but it goes to like 20-30 but like i said ive got a workstation card thats 7300 based so thats why its so low. ive got an 8600m gt too and trust me it worth every penny.
     
    Konenavi, Jun 14, 2008
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    You could oc the cards, may help out a bit.
     
    gengerald, Jun 14, 2008
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    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    It's not a power hungry game right?
     
    The_Observer, Jun 14, 2008
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    gengerald Technofile Extraordinaire

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    Source is not too much of a beast, but it is formidable.
     
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  10. Pavillion

    Pavillion Notebook Guru

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    I would but it's on a laptop so overheating might become a problem..
     
    Pavillion, Jun 14, 2008
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    Konenavi Notebook Enthusiast

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    and may cause warratny issues.. if you want to make sure it works then get the 8600 get a dell from the outlet or something, it should run but hdr is overrated imo
     
    Konenavi, Jun 14, 2008
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    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    What CPU will your laptop have?

    CS:S is very processor demanding. I had a T7300 and a 8400M GS. All settings on HIGH and I think I had AF on 8x or 16x, can't remember.. and I averaged between 25-75fps.
     
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  13. Konenavi

    Konenavi Notebook Enthusiast

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    it is cpu dependent although i ran it ok on old amd duron with an ati all in wonder 9000 something resonalby well though LOL
     
    Konenavi, Jun 14, 2008
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    As long as you are conservative with your clocks, you have nothing to worry about. And concerning the heat, underVOLT your cpu, buy a cooling pad, and install some updated drivers and you will have no issues.
     
    gengerald, Jun 14, 2008
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  15. Tusin

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    Yeah like others have said source games (even more so TF2) is very very cpu dependent now. Get a good CPU and you should have pretty good success.
     
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    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    I run at 1280x800 low and get no lag(100+ fps). I'm quite happy
     
    Harper2.0, Jun 14, 2008
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    Charles P. Jefferies, Jun 14, 2008
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