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 Can this run Source? 
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Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 2 GHz 4MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB
:: Mainboard
Intel 965PM
:: Memory
1024 MB, DDR2 PC5300 667Mhz SDRAM, 1x 1024MB, max. 4096MB
:: Graphics adapter
INTEL GMA X3100 - 0 MB Clockrate Chip/VRAM: 200/200MHz
:: Display
15.4 Zoll 16:10, 1280x800 pixel, WXGA TFT Display, glossy: no
:: Harddisk
120GB 5400rpm Seagate Momentus ST9120822AS
:: Soundcard
Analog Devices 8280 HD Audio
:: Connections
PCCard, 4x USB 2.0, FireWire, Microphone, Headphones, LAN, Modem, D-Sub/VGA, S-Video, Docking Port, Kensington Lock
:: Networking
Intel 3945ABG Wireless LAN, 10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN, 56K Modem, Bluetooth 2.0
:: Optical drive
TSST DVD-RW TS-L632D




AND, it is Vista, do I only download it and install it or do I need something else to make it work in Vista?

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INTEL GMA X3100 - 0 MB Clockrate Chip/VRAM: 200/200MHz
:: Display


Alright people, I just want to come out and say it once and for all so that we can't miss it anymore:


PRO-F**KING-TIP: GET A DEDICATED GRAPHICS CARDS FOR THE LOVE OF GOD.


But other than that you'll need at least one more gig of memory to run other programs with Vista.

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Yeah, if you're going to run gay vista, you will NEED 2 gigs, 1 gig won't cut it.

That onboard gfx probably won't run it, but you can give it a shot.

Please don't tell me you're actually buying that,.

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No, just no. No! Noooooooooo!

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Go on ebay buy a GFX card you can get a decent one for 100 bucks. and get your self memory on there also. I bought 3 gigs of Crosiar gaming something for 125.00 on ebay and they work fine and came w a factory warranty I also got my Radeon X1600pro on there for 75$ which runs source fine.

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IonFlux wrote:
Go on ebay buy a GFX card you can get a decent one for 100 bucks. and get your self memory on there also. I bought 3 gigs of Crosiar gaming something for 125.00 on ebay and they work fine and came w a factory warranty I also got my Radeon X1600pro on there for 75$ which runs source fine.


Don't listen to this advice or else we'll laugh when you try to put a desktop graphics card in a laptop.

Save your money and get a desktop computer.

Edit: Thank you, Spyda.

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AngryKitten wrote:
Save your money and get a better computer.


A desktop computer

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If you want to know, yes a GM965 CAN run CS: Source (Hell I run it using a 965 and get an average of 50-60 fps, you just need to update the drivers). Compared to modern day cards the GM sucks, but it really isn't THAT bad, you just can't play games made in 2006-2007.

Not all people can afford to get a desktop PC, some people are stuck with whatever is gifted to them.

EDIT: I'm not sure about the 1GB of RAM though (my laptop I play on has 2), it's worth a shot though, and if you're PC is a laptop, you might actually be able to upgrade the RAM on it, depending on the laptop.


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If your PC is a laptop? that doesnt make any sense.

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G_I_Joe wrote:
If your PC is a laptop? that doesnt make any sense.

A laptop is a computer. PC stands for personal computer. PC's don't necessarily have to be desktops (at least IMO).


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Ozark_52 wrote:
Not all people can afford to get a desktop PC, some people are stuck with whatever is gifted to them.


EEHHHNNNNNNKKKKK! WRONG.

Everyone can afford a desktop if they save their money.

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A desktop is alot cheaper than a laptop. And hell you can get a 300$ Emachine that will play this game.

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This will be my last post as I don't want my first posts to be too argumentative.

The only reason I said what I said is that I don't know what the OP's situation is. He could be in the same situation that I am (have a new laptop given to you by relative that has a lot of money, does not have money to invest in gaming rig due to college/other financial issues...and yes you can save, but still, depending on the situation that could take a long while). If he is, simply saying that he needs to buy a $300 dollar video card isn't going to help the OP. The fact of the matter is that the GMA X3100 CAN run CS: Source (even at high settings at around 50-60 fps), which is what the OP was asking about. Granted, it can't handle AA or anything too fancy, but it will get the job done decently.

I do agree that if you want to do any serious sort of gaming that you should invest in a Desktop, but if you're just looking to play one game, like CS:S, investing the money into a desktop may not be worth it.

Again, I'll quit here. Hello BTW, sorry to start my first few posts off arguing. Hope I wasn't being too much of a jerk. :)


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