will this computer play CSS?

[JazzyJake]

hey guys
i work at a local shop, and we need 5 more computers, and all of them need to play CSS. We have just over 5 grand to spend, and i was wondering how well this would play it.
if it will play it with decent frame rates on a mediocre monitor, we will be able to put a lot more into some nicer rigs.
thanks guys!
Jake
Newegg.com - Acer Power AP1000-UA381P Athlon 64 3800+ 512MB DDR2 NVIDIA GeForce 6150 - Retail

[yurimxpxman]

No, it will not. Those integrated graphics would run just about as well as Vista on a Commodore 64. You should look into building the PCs yourself.

[stinger608]

Originally Posted by yurimxpxman

No, it will not. Those integrated graphics would run just about as well as Vista on a Commodore 64. You should look into building the PCs yourself.

I have to agree with Yuri on this one, that would be the first time hu yuri

But really, integrated graphics just suck man!!!! Also it ISN'T a 3800 dual core, which really doesn't matter all that much, but it sounds like you are setting up a "internet cafe" type of gig!

Know one will want to play CS:S with choppy frame rates!!!

[JazzyJake]

we do, and that's what we were planning to do, but i saw this, and wasn't sure of the graphics solution on it so i thought i'd ask.
just hoping to save some money, thanks for the answer.
we were hoping to save money so we could get better monitors, or step up the video card or something in the other rigs. For the other ones we're planning on the cheapest conroe, (overclocking it of course) a 7600gt, and a 1gb of corsair ram on a gigabyte board. sometime next week we'll have the budget all figured out and we'll order all the parts ; )
i love build sessions, heh. Last time i built four pc's in an afternoon. Then spent the next week getting windows to run right, and double check the wiring lol

[Tyreal]

The engine Half Life 2 and Counter Strike Source use utilises the processor more than the videocard. If you have a low-midrange card, say a 7600 GS, and a x2 3800 you will be able to play the game at very high settings.

[screwballl]

I think it would but somewhere around 10fps
I would find or build a smaller midtower setup with a basic X1300 or 6900 video card and 1GB RAM apiece, maybe AMD 3200/3400+...
or if you will be running a CSS server for LAN, save some cash on the gamer setups and use a better cpu/memory with integrated sound/video for the server

I play CSS on my setup below at typically 40fps on the most demanding maps and up to 120fps on basic maps

[RangerXLT8]

5,000 dollars can build 5 NICE computers able to play source and more. For good frame rates and eye candy, an X1600 or equivalent GPU is needed.

Order
5- E6300
5- Gigabyte DS3
5_ kits of 1GB DDR2
5- MEdium range GPU
5- 36GB Raptors
5- Antec Neo 430 PSU
5- Antec cases

[Jokerswild]

Originally Posted by Tyreal

The engine Half Life 2 and Counter Strike Source use utilises the processor more than the videocard. If you have a low-midrange card, say a 7600 GS, and a x2 3800 you will be able to play the game at very high settings.

My daughters athlon64 3000+ and 7600gs play CS:S just fine.

[JazzyJake]

now i need 5 monitors, (has to be LCD) and 5 sets of peripherals, (mice, keyboards, and headphones)
Newegg.com - SAMSUNG 941BW Black 19" 4 ms Widescreen LCD Monitor
thats the monitor i was looking at, and just grab some mx518's, some media elites, and some $20 sennheisers and we'd be solid, no?

[stinger608]

Originally Posted by JazzyJake

now i need 5 monitors, (has to be LCD) and 5 sets of peripherals, (mice, keyboards, and headphones)
Newegg.com - SAMSUNG 941BW Black 19" 4 ms Widescreen LCD Monitor
thats the monitor i was looking at, and just grab some mx518's, some media elites, and some $20 sennheisers and we'd be solid, no?

That is a awesome monitor!!! I have one my self, but to pay $229.00....Na, just go to Sams Club, if you got a membership, or get a pal that does, because you can get the same monitor for around $190.00.

It is a great monitor for the money though!