Counter-Strike: Source system requirements

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Full minimum and recommended system requirements for Counter-Strike: Source
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CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Unknown Upgrade CPU
Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce 510 Unknown Upgrade GPU
RAM 4 GB Unknown RAM deals
File Size Unknown Unknown SSD deals
OS Unknown Unknown
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Can I run Counter-Strike: Source?

Provided that you have at least an NVIDIA GeForce 510 graphics card you can play the game. To play Counter-Strike: Source you will need a minimum CPU equivalent to an Intel Core 2 Duo E8400. The minimum memory requirement for Counter-Strike: Source is 4 GB of RAM installed in your computer.

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What is Counter-Strike: Source?

Counter-Strike: Source blends Counter-Strike's award-winning teamplay action with the advanced technology of Source™ technology.

Counter-Strike: Source info
Player Count 30,836 Players (Last 24 Hours)
Review Score 88 / 100
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Categories Action, FPS
Counter-Strike: Source PC price today $9.99
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