I am creating this thread to try to reduce some of the CS:S problems being posted.

Requirements:

Minimum: 1.2 GHz Processor, 256MB RAM, DirectX 7 level graphics card, Windows 2000/XP/ME/98, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection


Recommended: 2.4 GHz Processor, 512MB RAM, DirectX 9 level graphics card, Windows 2000/XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection

If you don't know whether or not you meet this, go here:
How to check system requirements before you buy the game.

If you have an integrated graphics card, or have a low-end Dell, such as the 2400,3000, etc. then you will most likely need to buy a graphics card for it to run at least decently.

If you have a low-end CPU, go HERE

You can also GOOGLE Caseys config. It is an Autoexec file that lowers the settings on a lot of stuff and increased my fps by about 20.

If you haven't already, make sure that you have already uptated your Graphics Cards Drivers.

Ati go HERE

nVidia go HERE

If you are having problems with your Ati drivers, try the Omega third party drivers HERE
They currently do not have third party drivers for nVidia.


Do you have a skip or stutter that occurs every few seconds? E.G, Every three seconds there is a slight skip? If you do, then you can try disabling processes through task manager. To find out which ones you can disable, go HERE.


Wonder if your problem may be a bug? Go HERE

Having Steam problems? E.G, Update causing you problems. Go HERE

Are you having problems running a Dedicated Server without lag? If so, try taking a look at THIS.

Some programs interfere with Steam, go HERE to see a list and what to do.

Go HERE to troubleshoot network problems.

Go HERE to troubleshoot game crashes.

If your problem was not solved here, search around in VALVe's CS:S forum HERE.

Have you tried googling your problem? A lot of time, other people have the same problem. Google!

If you STILL cannot find your answer, use the Steam Support Center HERE.

I don't recommend using the support center unless you have to, because it can take FOREVER to get a decent reply.

Rates Information:
If you notice that your latency is off, or your shots are not registering, set your rates accordingly by opening up the Console (~ key) and type the following command(s) in:
Rate 25000
cl_updaterate 101
cl_cmdrate 101

If nothing here helps you, be free to post!

Great post. Maybe even a sticky?

I don't know. If anyone has any additions, please let me know.

Maybe if the drivers they downloaded were messed up the should go to [url]www.omegadrivers.net[/url] for third party drivers.

Also these drivers are mostly for ATi cards. The NVIDIA program is on hold.

Updated, and spell checked it .

Spell checked?

I swear I do that every time. I had to hand check it, and I tend to misspell recommend a lot.

That's okay. I was just teasing you anyway. Good post BTW.

Also I'd like to add that some programs block CS:S. Like "Pure Sight".

It stops CS:S completely.

Thanks beef, now one question. Do you like the new format better? Or should I go ahead and switch back to the old one?

I perfer the older format. It's less complicated making it easier to read.

Ok, I added something about the Intedgrated graphics card.

Is there nothing else someone can add?

It needs something about the connection aside from the link. I don't know crap about the connection so if anyone can contribute, please do so!

Thanks.

If people are having trouble creating a deticated server without lag this graph may help.

[url]http://www.cstrike-planet.com/images/tutorial/i1-1.jpg[/url]

I think more people need to see this..

Ok ive read this and have done pretty much everything i can do to my computer. I actually used another guys config which i think works better than casey config.

http://forums.steampowered.com/forum...hreadid=453432

I went from around 60 fps to around 120 in video stress test. But even with that my in game fps stays around 40. I can't figure out what else to do. I am also having trouble with installing new drivers for my video card. Keeps saying i need .net 2.0 or something which i downloaded and then it says it cant find hardware i need. I dunno. anyone else have this problem?

I don't know munch, I haven't seen anything about it.

bump :P

Yeah that post is old. I have solved my problems though without the driver issue. As i originally suspected, my laptop had serious heat problems. I used CCleaner, tweaked windows, and used a custom cfg for starters. Then to solve the heat problem i used two plastice pieces and lifted the back of my computer up an inch and i directed a fan underneath my laptop. Now i get 100-120 fps in game. And my computer runs a lot faster.

First thing, I am a complete ***** when it comes to computers. I just installed CS:S to my computer and everything was going fine. I installed steam for the first time and hit the servers button. The list of servers came up and I went to click a server to join. The info came up that the server is not responding. I continued to try a variety of servers and the same thing everytime. I dont know if this relates but under my games section, It says CS:S preload is complete. I am not sure if that means that it is installed or not. I did not ever enter the cd-key also. I have Disc 1 in the cd rom drive and everytime i try and click "play cs:s, it just brings up the steam box. Thanks any help is appreciated.

well, I have tried to change the Configs and everything. I got a good config, and I know my computer is good (I bought it two days ago.) I downloaded the latest drivers and everything, BUT MY CS STILL LAGS! I changed the settings all to either low or off and i still lag. The resolution is also on the lowest. Can someone please help me?

by the way, after the video stress i got a 9.00 FPS. Don't know if that's good, but it's what i got