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− | *'''[[Boost (microtransaction)|Boost]]''': Occasional Operations are released. These add new content that are playable by all, but an Operation Pass must be bought to unlock [[Cosmetic|cosmetics]] and special [[Loot box (microtransaction)|loot boxes]].
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− | *'''[[Cosmetic (microtransaction)|Cosmetic]]''': Gun Skins, Player Models can be obtained in game, purchased or traded from other players, and by opening [[Loot box (microtransaction)|loot boxes]].
| + | |boost = '''Operations''' are occasionally released. These add new content that are playable by all, but an Operation Pass must be bought to unlock [[Cosmetic|cosmetics]] and special [[Loot box (microtransaction)|loot boxes]]. |
− | *'''[[Loot box (microtransaction)|Loot box]]''': Loot boxes are earned during game play, but Keys must be bought with '''real money''' in order to open them. All rewards are [[Cosmetic|cosmetic]].
| + | |cosmetic = Gun skins, player models can be obtained in game, purchased or traded from other players, and by opening [[Loot box|loot boxes]]. |
| + | |currency = |
| + | |finite spend = |
| + | |infinite spend = |
| + | |free-to-grind = |
| + | |loot box = Loot boxes are earned during game play, but Keys must be bought with '''real money''' in order to open them. All rewards are [[Cosmetic|cosmetic]]. |
| + | |none = |
| + | |player trading = Trading can be done in-game. |
| + | |time-limited = |
| + | |unlock = |
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| ==Essential improvements== | | ==Essential improvements== |
Revision as of 16:06, 29 April 2020
Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
Key points
- Steam Workshop integration.
General information
- Official game blog
- Counter-Strike Wiki
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source |
DRM |
Notes |
Keys |
OS |
Steam |
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- All versions require Steam DRM.
Microtransactions
Type |
Notes |
Boost
| Operations are occasionally released. These add new content that are playable by all, but an Operation Pass must be bought to unlock cosmetics and special loot boxes. |
Cosmetic
| Gun skins, player models can be obtained in game, purchased or traded from other players, and by opening loot boxes. |
Loot box
| Loot boxes are earned during game play, but Keys must be bought with real money in order to open them. All rewards are cosmetic. |
Player trading
| Trading can be done in-game. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
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-no-browser
disables server video ads.
Increase performance
- The game has some compatibility issues with older operating systems such as Windows 7 due to the outdated graphics stack (WDDM).[2]
Change operating system[citation needed]
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- Back up your files and programs.
- Go to Microsoft site.
- Select at will the type of transition to Windows 10.
- Upgrade to Windows 10 or reinstall from scratch.
- Download and install the latest drivers for your configuration, in particular, the video card.
- Turn off the transparency of the desktop interface in the system settings in the personalization color section.
- You can also turn on the game mode in the system settings to ensure a higher priority of the game in automatic mode.
Notes
- This action is the cornerstone of stability and smoothness of the gameplay, as Windows 10 has more advanced basic elements that the game requires.
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- Additionally, you can disable fullscreen optimizations to reduce FPS drops and improve response time through the properties of the launch file in the compatibility section (in Windows 10 in some cases it may cause performance drop)[2]
Enable DirectX 9Ex mode
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- Open Steam.
- Go to launch options CSGO.
- Enter
-d3d9ex and save.
- You can also uncap your FPS
+fps_max 0 .
- Since March 2019, the DirectX 9Ex functionality has been returned to the version of this CSGO engine. [3]
- Support for this renderer is available starting only from Windows Vista and newer for Windows 7/8/8.1/10.
- Perhaps a negative effect for users of video adapters from AMD (but not in all cases)[4]
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- You can also disable the function of HPET which is a technology of high-precision timer in the motherboard.
- This can sometimes cause performance problems.
- You can keep timer resolution manually.
Disable HPET[5]
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Method 1:
- Tap on the Windows-key, enter cmd, right-click cmd.exe in the results listing and select to run the command prompt with administrative privileges.
- To enable HPET as the only timer run the command bcdedit /set useplatformclock true
- To disable HPET in Windows run the command bcdedit /deletevalue useplatformclock
- Restart your computer.
Method 2:
- Search "Device Manager" on your PC.
- Scroll down to "System Devices" and open the sub-menu.
- Scroll to "High Precision Event Timer" and click it.
- Click "Actions" at the top of the window, and from that pop-up menu, click "Disable".
- Restart your computer.
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- For further solutions check out also this section below.
Increased Stability (32-bit Operating Systems)
- CS:GO can crash when loading the next map if you're on a 32-bit operating system. To address this, you'll need to edit a txt file.
- The crash is caused by going over 4 GB total memory usage, which isn't possible for a 32-bit OS.
setting.mem_level[citation needed]
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- Go to
<Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\730\local\cfg
- Open
video.txt .
- Find
setting.mem_level and replace "1" with "0"
- Launch the game, and load several maps in a row to make sure it worked.
Notes
- Turning down settings such as shadow or model resolution can also help to prevent CTD's.
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CS:GO won't broadcast the server you're connected to if you're playing on a community server.
Use the cl_join_advertise 2 command[6]
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Host 128 tickrate servers
By default self-hosting a server will always launch in 64 tickrate.
Special singleplayer map that allows you to configure settings that aren't normally accessible via in-game UI.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
System |
Native |
Notes |
Steam Cloud |
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Approx. 1.5 GB available. |
Video settings
Template:Video settings
Input settings
In-game keyboard/mouse settings.
In-game gamepad settings.
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Brazilian Portuguese |
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Bulgarian |
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Fully localized audio was added to Perfect World edition on August 2, 2018.[7] |
Traditional Chinese |
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Czech |
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Danish |
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Dutch |
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Finnish |
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French |
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German |
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Greek |
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Hungarian |
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Italian |
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Japanese |
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Korean |
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Norwegian |
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Romanian |
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Russian |
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Swedish |
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VR support
Network
- For more information, see the "Source Dedicated Server" section of the Source engine article.
Multiplayer types
Connection types
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
TCP |
27014-27050 |
UDP |
3478, 4379-4380, 27000-27030 |
- This game does not support Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
Issues unresolved
Surround sound
- Reportedly other issues with surround sound with the Logitech G35.[10]
Issues fixed
"An issue with your computer is blocking the VAC system. You cannot play on secure servers."
See the official Steam support page here
FPS drops and/or stuttering
Exclude CS:GO folder from your anti-virus[citation needed]
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Update Realtek audio drivers[11]
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Disable Advanced 3D audio processing in the audio menu[12]
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Install the game on SSD[13]
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(AMD) Turn on Radeon Anti-Lag in Radeon Settings.[14]
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(AMD) Turn on Enhanced Sync in Radeon Overlay (Alt+R) or Radeon Settings (especially if you suffer FPS drops below 60).[15]
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Use launch parameters:
-d3d9ex -novid -no-browser -nojoy -high -r_dynamic 0 -cl_freezecameffects_showholiday 0 -r_drawtracers_firstperson 0 -cl_forcepreload 1 [16]
- You can also use
-cl_draw_only_deathnotices 1 to disable HUD which slightly increases FPS[17]
- Popular
net_graph 1 causes slight FPS drop[18]
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-r_drawtracers_firstperson 0 disables visibility of fired bullets. Enabling it may be useful with e.g. M249 to correct recoil while shooting full auto. You need to enter it manually in console.
- Bear in mind, that some commands increasing FPS in e.g. Dust 2, can decrease FPS in newer maps like Lunacy. These presented on the top were tested thoroughtly on both.
- Alternatively you can test
-mat_queue_mode 2 for 4+ core CPUs and -noubershader for at least old Intel iGPUs[19]
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Game crashes with window "Wait for the program to respond"
Need use 4GB patch[20]
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- Go to NTCore site [3].
- Download the 4GB Patch.
- Open archive 4g_patch.zip and run 4g_patch.exe.
- Select executable file of game csgo.exe for patch.
- Despite the actions for patching the launch file of the game, this does not lead to a VAC ban account.[citation needed]
- It is also possible to increase the performance of the game due to the increase in the address space after the patch.
- If you encounter error that executable cannot be patched, make sure that it's possible to delete it before, and restart computer to fix it if necessary.
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Delete appcache
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If you get this error message without have used any 3rd party applications, this quick fix should solve your issue.
- Shut down Steam.
- Go to <Steam-folder>.
- Delete the folder
appcache .
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Game changes microphone gain at launch
Modify configuration file[21]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open
config.cfg .
- Find the line
voice_mixer_volume , it should be near the bottom of the file. If the line doesn't exist you may create it.
- Set the value to
-1 .
Notes
- Removing the line does not work.
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Disable exclusive control of microphone (Windows)[22]
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- Right click on the speaker icon located at the tray bar.
- Select Recording devices.
- Double click on your microphone in the newly opened window.
- Go to Advanced and untick Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device.
Notes
- Most applications ignores this, and many users are reporting that it isn't working.
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Game crashes without error message when loading into a server
Reduce in-game resolution[citation needed]
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- Before joining a server, set your resolution in-game down to the next lowest setting (e.g, if you're running 1920x1080, go down to 1776x768).
- Once you get in, set your game resolution back to whatever you normally use. You don't need to use this workaround again until you restart the game.
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Failed to find and connect to an acceptable dedicated server
Windows Firewall[citation needed]
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- Open the firewall and enable the following:
- steaminstall
- steam
- hl
- hl2
- steamTmp
- csgo
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Adjust your maximum acceptable ping to official servers[citation needed]
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- Type
mm_dedicated_search_maxping "150" in your game console.
Notes
- You might want to add the above command to your autoexec.
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Error 55
Opt out of the Steam beta client[23]
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- Open the
Steam menu at the top left in the Steam Client and click on Settings .
- Click
Account at the left hand of the window.
- Go to the 'Beta participation' (It will say 'Steam Beta Update' if you are opted in) and click
Change... .
- Open the drop-down menu and change it to
None - Opt out of all beta programs .
- Click
OK .
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Re-enable the Steam service[24]
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- Exit Steam.
- Type
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\bin\Steamservice.exe /Install at the Run prompt.
- Restart Steam.
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Delete ClientRegistry.blob and AppUpdateStats.blob[25]
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- Go to
<Steam-folder> .
- Delete
ClientRegistry.blob and AppUpdateStats.blob .
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Purple and black broken textures
- A generic fix for this issue can be found on our Source engine page.
Some maps are way too dark on Intel HD GPUs
Maps using ambient occlusion (e.g. de_lake, de_canals, ar_baggage) can be very dark on Intel HD Graphics.
- A generic fix for this issue can be found on our Source engine page.
Crashes of the game / FPS drops and/or stuttering of sound / var value jumps
[26] [27] Problem visualized here
Add launch parameter in Steam -cl_disablehtmlmotd 1 and/or alternatively -no-browser
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Delete csgo.exe from Steam\Steamapps\common and "verify integrity of game files" in properties of the game on Steam
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Check whether all options in properties>comaptibility of csgo.exe are unchecked
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30 FPS cap after Win10 Anniversary Update
Some people report that games run worse (not only CS:GO). It is also known that the AU update broke graphics card drivers.
Should be noted that an update for the game was released which added a warning for users who have XboxDVR enabled.
Disable Game Bar
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- Open the Settings App
- Select the "Gaming" section
- Set "Record game clips, screenshots, and broadcast using Game Bar" to off
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Microphone not working
Game crashes since Danger Zone Update on Linux
Unplug the Xbox Controller
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Game is stuck and causes rendering issues on Linux
This currently happens only when using GNOME 3.34, you must either downgrade it or use a different desktop environment
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"No user logon"
When playing in offline mode, make sure you don't have internet access in background, otherwise the game will kick you from the game after some period of time.
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Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
9 |
D3D9Ex by default since 4/22/2019 update[29]. |
OpenGL |
2.1 |
OS X and Linux only. |
Shader Model support |
3 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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macOS (OS X) | |
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Linux | |
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Middleware
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Middleware |
Notes |
Physics |
Havok |
Heavily modified variant. |
Audio |
Miles Sound System, Steam Audio |
Version 9.3k. Uses Steam Audio for HRTF.
Alternatively snd_legacy_surround="1" forces use of DirectSound (which makes posibility of injecting custom dsound.dll of e.g. DSOAL (with its own HRTF or w/o if alsoft.ini unpresent), IndirectSound, Creative Alchemy. [32] |
Interface |
Panorama[30] Scaleform[31] |
Panorama 4.2.23 Scaleform is no longer used in latest updates |
Multiplayer |
Steamworks |
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Anti-cheat |
Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC) |
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Console commands
- Games running on the Source engine can utilize Source Engine Console Commands for various tasks.
Enabling the console in Source games[citation needed]
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- Launch the game.
- From the main menu select
Help & Options .
- Select the
Game Settings menu item.
- Click the arrow next to
Enable Developer Console (~) so that it says Yes .
- Click
Back .
Notes
- Press ~ to open the console. You might need to rebind your console key if not using a US keyboard.
- Some commands may first require you enabling sv_cheats. You can do so with
sv_cheats 1 .
- Many servers will not allow you to play with cheats enabled, or will disable them upon entering the server.
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- View this Steam Support Article regarding launch options as well as the relevant Valve Developer wiki page for further information and a list of useful Source engine launch options.
- Example of an advanced autoexec.
Enabling a launch parameter[citation needed]
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- Find the game in your Steam Library.
- Right-click the game name.
- Select
Properties .
- Select
Set Launch Options... .
- Input your selected launch options and separate each command with a space.
- Press
OK .
- Launch the game.
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Command
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Output
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-novid |
Skip intro videos.
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-no-browser |
Disables video ads.
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-console |
Launch console at start.
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-high |
Set csgo process to high priority.(obsolete)
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-threads x |
Sets the number of threads your machine has.(obsolete)
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-nod3d9ex |
Turns off some DX9 extensions for performance boost.
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-freq x OR -refresh x |
Set your refresh/hz.
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-nojoy |
Disables joystick support.
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+exec autoexec.cfg |
Executes the autoexec.cfg (file containing commands).
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System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
7, 8.1, 10 |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 AMD Phenom X3 8750 |
System memory (RAM) |
2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
8 GB |
Video card (GPU) |
256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
- Windows XP and Vista were previously supported, but as future updates for this game and Steam occurred; the support was dropped, even with retail copies.
macOS (OS X) |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
10.7 (Lion) |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Core Duo 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) |
2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
8 GB |
Video card (GPU) |
ATI Radeon HD 2400 Nvidia GeForce 8600M |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Linux |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
Ubuntu 12.04 |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Dual Core 2.8 GHz AMD Dual Core 2.8 GHz |
System memory (RAM) |
4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
8 GB |
Video card (GPU) |
ATI Radeon HD 2600/3600 Nvidia GeForce 8600M/9600GT OpenGL 2.1 compatible |
Sound (audio device) |
OpenAL compatible |
Other |
Graphic Drivers: Nvidia 310, AMD 12.11 |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
References