Counter-Strike: Source

Counter-Strike System Requirements

Published by Valve


What we love

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

2. Featuring state of the art graphics, all new sounds, and introducing physics, Counter-Strike: Source is a must-have for every action gamer.


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System Requirements and Specifications

Windows PC Requirements

Minimum: 1.7 GHz Processor, 512MB RAM, DirectX® 8.1 level Graphics Card (Requires support for SSE), Windows® 7 (32/64-bit)/Vista/XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection

Recommended: Pentium 4 processor (3.0GHz, or better), 1GB RAM, DirectX® 9 level Graphics Card, Windows® 7 (32/64-bit)/Vista/XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection


No maximum Pc system requirements!!

Macintosh Requirements

Minimum: OS X version Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, 1GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 8 or higher, ATI X1600 or higher, or Intel HD 3000 or higher Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection
No maximum Mac system requirements!!

Linux Requirements

Minimum: 1.7 GHz Processor, 512MB RAM, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection
No maximum linux requirements!!

Can my PC Run Counter-Strike? How to check your PC Specifications


Find specs for all Windows versions:


    Windows 10 and Windows 11 specifications:
  • Step 1. Open Windows Explorer, locate "This PC".
  • Step 2. Right-click "This PC" icon and select the "Properties" option.

  • Windows 8 specifications:
  • Processor, memory and operating system: Click the Windows Start Button » Settings Tile » PC and Devices » PC Info.

  • Windows 7 specifications:
  • Step 1. Right-click the “Computer” icon to open the menu » Select the "Properties" option.


Troubleshooting: What to do if you run into problems

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