Alright, well if people want help upgrading their systems or what to purchase from who, where to get the best price etc, post about it. I make a living doing IT consulting and custom builds.
Also there is one thing I like about source....it's so pretty....soooo pretty......it rubs the lotion on it's skin or else it gets the hose again! HA!
Anyway, if you're not sure if you can handle CS.S
I get 75-100FPS using 512MB ULL PC3200(DDR400), AMD XP 2500 (333), and a 9700Pro 128MB.
Graphic Settings:
AA: App Pref (CZ-2x)
AF: 4x (CS 8x)
Texture Pref: Quality
Mipmap Detail: Quality
V-Sych: Always OFF (this should only ever be on, for display with poor refresh rates)
TRUFORM: Always Off
In-game resolution is at 1024x768 (CZ & CS.S)
BTW guys, a CS tip; AF is a very good friend. AF-Anisotrpoic Filtering. This determines to what extent and range your videocard is going to render what you can't see and what's in the distance. For any FPS, having this on, if you can, is great. Makes for better long range accuracy and can reduce loading lag on maps (like when you come around a corner and 5 people are there all of a sudden).