Should I get into CS?

[getbush]

I'm interested in playing CS but I was wondering if my setup could handle it. I have a 533 celeron with integrated graphics. Also I'm on a dialup, so is it worth it?

 

[erikiksaz]

depends, do the integrated graphics chipset support d3d or opengl? and, how is your connection? if you constantly get spikes, an online game such as cs might not be for you. there are always bots...

 

[getbush]

Graphics support OpenGL, I'm not sure about D3D. I connect at about 38,000 b/s

 

[Mday]

no, you should get into some bush...

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dial up is suck, you're up to some ass kissing.

and, integrated graphics suck. if you really want to play, get a good video card.

 

[getbush]

bush is my last name

 

[getbush]

No matter how much ass kissing I do, I don't think my parents will buy a new house in an area where broadband is available. They are quite happy out where it is quiet at night. Especially since I'm going to college in the fall.

 

[acexg1]

If you plan to still have free time, don't do it.
Go ahead, try it out, you can always run it at 640x480 or something if it isnt too smooth.

 

[Chupa]

I know a guy who plays on a laptop in software mode. Apparently, it's possible, it just depends what you are willing to put up with.

 

[getbush]

I think I could do 800x600 16bit, and that would be fine with me. I was wondering more about whether or not my dialup would be a great hinderance.

 

[Chupa]

I know quite a few players who do well on dialup. As long as you have 56k it should be fine.

 

[erikiksaz]

yeah, as long as your connection is stable, and your line is clean, you should be good to go. i used to play on 56k, and it wasn't THAT bad. i just wouldn't play against top clan members w/ sub 100 ping times. it starts to get a little bit hard then

 

[BreakApart]

Just don't plan on using the sniper rifles on your dial-up. Everything else with practice you could use great on a dial-up connection. Your CPU is just fine the game came out when 400-450 cpu's were all the rage.

I say try it out with your current system setup, then if you like it... go and get a $30 VooDoo3 PCI card... or if you have extra funds get a Geforce2 MX card. Either one of these will make your system VERY playable. If/When you become an addict like some of us, then go for the Geforce2 Ultra or Geforce3 64MB...

Welcome to the CS club you 733T H4XoR...

 

[PliotronX]

No. This game is heroin, and I can't let you do it

 

[KingKongDong]

i was puttin up amazing ratios with integrated graphics...and p2 333 running in software mode. but i had t1 connection. dial up might be tough but a few cheats can get you playing like a veteran.

 

[getbush]

Thanks for the replies guys, I'll pick up a copy tomorrow.

 

[Chupa]

<< Welcome to the CS club you 733T H4XoR... >>


Ummmmm...someone needs to brush up on his 1337 5p33k.
7=t d00d.
So you just called him a teet haxor .

 

[BreakApart]

LOL...

Perhaps you may want to do a simple search at yahoo.


Type in what i typed= 733T
Then try what you typed= 1337


I'll bet ya money mine finds more H4XoR websites.

 

[Yeeny]

CS is alot of fun, especially when you play with people you know, or the people from here. I really love playing with my family and friends, nothing like busting a cap in those you loves asses.

 

[Mem]

Dialup should be ok,I use 56k modem still &amp; can get good ping rate depending on the CS server infact I get good ping rate even in UT deathmatch which is very fast compared to CS,just watchout for Girlfriday in Neo`s CS, she will steal your Colt rifle so shoot first &amp; ask questions later

 

[TERMIN]

<< dial up might be tough but a few cheats can get you playing like a veteran
~KingKongDong >>



DON'T CHEAT like Dong does, it's homo
it ruins the game for everyone

You don't have to cheat to be good.

 

[Rankor]

It's possible.

It's not easy.

If you check my sys specs I have a dial-up of 28.8 and I just started running my Celery 566 at its stock speed instead of 850 just to see how much of a performance hit on frames.

I average on a ping of 220 (w/c really blows), but if you're in a game with people with similar ping it's alright. When you start playing with LPB, that's when trouble starts and you're in a world of hurt.

But I'd still average around 2 hrs of CS on any given day. That's how fun it is. Dust and Dust 2 are my favorite maps.

 

[Mday]

um, get some bush refers to..... uh nevermind...

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anyway, no don't get into CS... you'll wind up failing your classes...

 

[getbush]

Yes Mday, it's a play on words. Also I won't have classes for a while, now that it's summer.