LAG in Cs 1.6 and Cs source....

strikeshooter · 01-06-2009, 01:00 AM

Hello,

I recently installed steam and downloaded cs 1.6. I tried to play, but I started lagging REALLY BAD. So I turned down my graphic settings (software and 640 x 480). I joined a server, and the lag was gone. However, when there are ~ 20 ppl in a server, I begin to lag BAD!!!

As for source, my ping is always REALLY good, which is wierd. It is around 50. However, I cannot even move. It is horrible lag, even if i change the settings to low.

I have a 2.6 Ghz processor, intel celeron (1 processor)
1.25 GB RAM DDR 2700
64 MB intel graphics
I have a DSL connection, however, Im using it via a router, (secure connection).

Any help would be great...

**af3** · 01-06-2009, 09:58 AM

Your 64MB Intel Graphics doesn't seem like enough power to me. If you were to spend $59 on a GeForce 8600GT you would notice a dramatic improvement.

What model Celeron do you have? Celeron is like a value grade Pentium, so if you were to replace that with a Core 2 Duo/Quad or Pentium D (depending on what is compatible with your motherboard) you would als see a great improvement. Video card would be a quick fix, but you need to make sure your power source can handle it. What is the make/model/wattage of yoru power source aka power supply?

strikeshooter · 01-06-2009, 03:14 PM

Thanks for your reply. As for the $59 graphics card, I dont have a PCI express slot.

My model of Celeron...Im not too sure, but from emachines.com (I have the W2646) it says:

Intel® Celeron® 2.60GHz Processor
128KB L2 cache & 400MHz FSB

As for my motherboard, I used this program called CPU-Z:

Manufacturer: Tri Gem Computer, INC.
Model: Imperial 1.02
Chipset: Intel i845G Rev: B1
Northbridge Intel i845G rev. B1
Southbridge Intel 82801DB (ICH4) rev. 02

I hope this helps...Thanks again.

**af3** · 01-07-2009, 06:04 AM

I should have seen that coming. No PCI Express means your kind of stuck with low performance graphics cards. Maybe even this card would be a step up from your integrated intel graphics.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161010

strikeshooter · 01-08-2009, 01:11 AM

so you think my processor can handle cs source? And that its my graphics? Its weird, because my ping is low but I lag really bad which doesnt make sense, low ping should mean no lag....

**af3** · 01-08-2009, 07:12 AM

Well, you can tell if it's network lag when strange delays and unpredictable behaviors become prevalent. Hardware lag is just a slow choppy experience.

Your ping being low indicates a good connection, so it must be your hardware.

Your CPU and graphics chip are weak. If CS is running bad, CS:S will be painful.

01-06-2009, 01:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
strikeshooter Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4 OS: winxp, sp3	LAG in Cs 1.6 and Cs source.... Hello, I recently installed steam and downloaded cs 1.6. I tried to play, but I started lagging REALLY BAD. So I turned down my graphic settings (software and 640 x 480). I joined a server, and the lag was gone. However, when there are ~ 20 ppl in a server, I begin to lag BAD!!! As for source, my ping is always REALLY good, which is wierd. It is around 50. However, I cannot even move. It is horrible lag, even if i change the settings to low. I have a 2.6 Ghz processor, intel celeron (1 processor) 1.25 GB RAM DDR 2700 64 MB intel graphics I have a DSL connection, however, Im using it via a router, (secure connection). Any help would be great... Last edited by strikeshooter; 01-06-2009 at 01:07 AM.

01-06-2009, 09:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
af3 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,168 OS: XP32, the gaming OS. My System	Re: LAG in Cs 1.6 and Cs source.... Your 64MB Intel Graphics doesn't seem like enough power to me. If you were to spend $59 on a GeForce 8600GT you would notice a dramatic improvement. What model Celeron do you have? Celeron is like a value grade Pentium, so if you were to replace that with a Core 2 Duo/Quad or Pentium D (depending on what is compatible with your motherboard) you would als see a great improvement. Video card would be a quick fix, but you need to make sure your power source can handle it. What is the make/model/wattage of yoru power source aka power supply?

01-06-2009, 03:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
strikeshooter Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4 OS: winxp, sp3	Re: LAG in Cs 1.6 and Cs source.... Thanks for your reply. As for the $59 graphics card, I dont have a PCI express slot. My model of Celeron...Im not too sure, but from emachines.com (I have the W2646) it says: Intel® Celeron® 2.60GHz Processor 128KB L2 cache & 400MHz FSB As for my motherboard, I used this program called CPU-Z: Manufacturer: Tri Gem Computer, INC. Model: Imperial 1.02 Chipset: Intel i845G Rev: B1 Northbridge Intel i845G rev. B1 Southbridge Intel 82801DB (ICH4) rev. 02 I hope this helps...Thanks again.

01-07-2009, 06:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
af3 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,168 OS: XP32, the gaming OS. My System	Re: LAG in Cs 1.6 and Cs source.... I should have seen that coming. No PCI Express means your kind of stuck with low performance graphics cards. Maybe even this card would be a step up from your integrated intel graphics. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161010

01-08-2009, 01:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
strikeshooter Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4 OS: winxp, sp3	Re: LAG in Cs 1.6 and Cs source.... so you think my processor can handle cs source? And that its my graphics? Its weird, because my ping is low but I lag really bad which doesnt make sense, low ping should mean no lag....

01-08-2009, 07:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
af3 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,168 OS: XP32, the gaming OS. My System	Re: LAG in Cs 1.6 and Cs source.... Well, you can tell if it's network lag when strange delays and unpredictable behaviors become prevalent. Hardware lag is just a slow choppy experience. Your ping being low indicates a good connection, so it must be your hardware. Your CPU and graphics chip are weak. If CS is running bad, CS:S will be painful.