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Developers | |
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Valve Corporation | |
Engines | |
Source | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 19, 2010 |
Key points
- Runs on low-end hardware
- Game is completely free
- Small community
General information
Availability
- All versions require Steam.
Game data
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Crashes and overheating
- CPU Overheating Issues: This threads walks you through running a simple stress test on your CPU to help you identify whether your cooling equipment is doing it's job.
- Fix for temp problems/crashing: This threads dictates how VSync and multi-core rendering can be adjusted to eliminate problems relating to overheating and crasing. This tip can also increase performance.
- Swarm.exe has stopped working: If you're having problems with
Swarm.exe
crashing, this Steam Support thread may help you if the problem's related toShaderapidx9.dll
. You can check ifShaderapidx9.dll
is the cause of the problem by following the instructions on this thread.
Ping & Latency
- Windows 7 Ping Spikes (Fix): This thread explains how to disable a network-throttling feature shipped with Windows 7. It's more likely to fix ping-related problems, but has been reported to assist in FPS also.
- WLAN Optimizer: If you play over a wireless connection, you may occasionally experience 'lag spikes' due to Windows checking periodically for new wireless networks. Using this program, you can disable the 'background scan' and improve your gaming wireless experience.
- Hosting? Do everyone you meet a BIG favor. PLEASE!: When people connect to your listen server, their client has a "rate" setting. By default it is set at 20,000 (bytes/second). If you're home internet cannot upload 60,000bytes/second (3 people connected) then you're going to have to set a sv_maxrate, to limit each player's rate so that everybody gets their own dedicated chunk of bandwidth, instead of their computers fighting for a piece.
Other information
Console commands
- Games running on the Source engine can utilize Source Engine Console Commands for various tasks.
- Also see this list of Alien Swarm-specific commands.
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.5 GB free | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better 128 of VRAM | NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or better |