CS:S and my PC

[RobertGraham]

I dont know why, but the computer Specs say at least 1.2GHz Processor for minimum, but I have a 1.6GHz, my video card is way newer then DirectX 7, and I know I have exactly 1GB RAM, SO WHY AM I LAGGING? I will play the game, and then it lags like hell, did anyone else have this problem?

[Evil_Monkey]

What graphics card do you have?

[Sel]

need specs

[Mr Buckshot]

His graphics card could be one of those DirectX9 Intel failure integrated chips, lag is to be expected. My ASUS EEE runs Half-Life 2 (same graphics engine as CS:S) like a slideshow despite having 1 GB RAM due to its atom CPU and Intel 915 graphics.

To find out what graphics you have, go to the start menu, click on the "run" function in the start menu, type "dxdiag", press enter, then click on the "display" tab in the window that pops out right after.

Also, DirectX driver =/= DirectX shader, maybe you actually have a DirectX7 card and you mistakenly think it's a newer DirectX just because you downloaded the driver. I see that a lot - people think that just because they downloaded DirectX10 they have a DirectX10 capable video card which is not true.

[Rook]

If you have integrated graphics that is most likely the reason. I get a smooth 50-100fps w/
1.8ghz sempron
2gb ddr ram
radeon x1600 256mb

[Mr Buckshot]

If you have integrated graphics that is most likely the reason. I get a smooth 50-100fps w/
1.8ghz sempron
2gb ddr ram
radeon x1600 256mb

for these amd processors don't look at the 3Ghz, look at the AMD Sempron XXXX+, i.e. if it's AMD Sempron 2800+ it is equivalent to a Celeron 2.8Ghz, the 1.8Ghz is misleading.

and lolz RobertGraham, 1.6Ghz Celeron...really unsuitable for modern gaming.

[Sel]

I got 30 FPS on medium in source games on my ATI X1100 :/

Not including l4d because It couldnt render the fucking 800 zombies that needed to be rendered.

[RobertGraham]

I bought this PC last year, so I know its not a DirectX7 Card. I am using an Intel 82945G Express Chipset Family. So that and this shitty Intel Celeron processor isnt even enough to run Vista. Why the hell would they sell a computer with Hardware that wont even work with the system? Its beyond me.

My computer Manufacturer is Compaq and the Model is SR5210NX

This also means I have $173.73 worth of Steam Games that I cant even play on this PC. Just fucking great.

[Sel]

I am using an Intel 82945G Express Chipset Family.

Theres your problem.

[RobertGraham]

Does anyone know where I can find a GOOD video card that will fit my motherboard? I just want something that will run up to Halo 2

[Snowy]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131125

[RobertGraham]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131125
Good enough for me. Thanks!

EDIT:
Cons: ATI drivers SUCK BIG TIME! Initial 8.X version caused blank screen on TV (everything via Integra) after POST.

Booted to 800x600 - any changes caused lost video. Had same issues with latest 9.x version, until uninstall 8.x drivers (9.x do NOT uninstall old ones!!!). Running like a charm now, I WILL NOT UPDATE ATI drivers anymore.

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If I ever do run into this issue, what exactly would I need to do?

[Sel]

just fyi images off your hard drive do not load for us

[343guiltymc]

Good enough for me. Thanks!

EDIT:
file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Robert/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpgCons: ATI drivers SUCK BIG TIME! Initial 8.X version caused blank screen on TV (everything via Integra) after POST.

Booted to 800x600 - any changes caused lost video. Had same issues with latest 9.x version, until uninstall 8.x drivers (9.x do NOT uninstall old ones!!!). Running like a charm now, I WILL NOT UPDATE ATI drivers anymore.

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If I ever do run into this issue, what exactly would I need to do?
That's the least of your worries, given your PC uses some Intel onboard I doubt they bother including a proper PSU to run a 4850.

[RobertGraham]

just fyi images off your hard drive do not load for us
I copied and pasted that, but okay, lol, I dont know how it got there.

Anyways, where would I get a new PSU?

[343guiltymc]

The same place you would get a new video card.......

[Mr Buckshot]

Easy on him, he's new to computers as you can see.

1st rule of thumb: Newegg (for Americans) and NCIX (for Canadians) are unbeatable in terms of selection and pricing, MUCH more worth it than physical retail chains like Fry's or Futureshop. You can order PSUs and graphics cards and CPUs off them, you can assemble entire computers that run games at top settings with great frames for $1000 and under (not including things like monitor/speakers though).

However if you aren't allowed to buy things online, then you'll have to resort to those overpriced components at physical retail stores.

Also, check to see if your computer even has a 16x PCI-express slot for a new video card...otherwise you're wasting time and money buying a new video card (your old Intel, btw, is really the worst possible choice for modern gaming, no offence). If your motherboard doesn't have a slot, then no point upgrading, just change the entire computer. Believe it or not they still make computers that lack PCI-express or AGP ports...which means no chance of modern gaming.

And next time you ask your MOM to buy you a video gaming machine, ask for a console like an Xbox 360. At least you can't really go wrong there, as a bonus more and more great PC shooters are available on the 360, i.e. the entire Orange Box source games, Left 4 Dead, etc. When you have a $200 machine running Half-Life 2 at top settings, you can't really complain about not having a keyboard and mouse

[343guiltymc]

How is NCIX unbeatable for Canadian prices? I just had a look at their stuff and they seem to be more expensive than Newegg Canada.

[LlamaMaster]

Just get a new computer duder, there isn't much point upgrading the one you have now. Just don't buy ANYTHING until you have asked us first.

[RobertGraham]

Just get a new computer duder, there isn't much point upgrading the one you have now. Just don't buy ANYTHING until you have asked us first.
Yes mom

[Mr Buckshot]

Yes mom

And next time you ask your MOM to buy you a video gaming machine, ask for a console like an Xbox 360. At least you can't really go wrong there, as a bonus more and more great PC shooters are available on the 360, i.e. the entire Orange Box source games, Left 4 Dead, etc. When you have a $200 machine running Half-Life 2 at top settings, you can't really complain about not having a keyboard and mouse. I know you can save a lot of money by building your own computer, but to match the X360 or PS3 in performance, you have to spend over $500.

How much did this low-end computer of yours cost anyway? Was it pre-owned?

[RobertGraham]

My computer was bought at the Navy Exchange, so everything there is pretty expensive. Mine was about $360 [Ripped off]. I might just buy myself a Macbook Pro 15", install Windows on a partition and just go from there.