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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|garry-s-mod|}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|garry-s-mod|}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Cross-game bonus}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Sandbox, FPS}} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic, Cartoon}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary}} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 4000 | |steam appid = 4000 | ||
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|hltb = 3847 | |hltb = 3847 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 36258 |
|wikipedia = Garry's Mod | |wikipedia = Garry's Mod | ||
|winehq = 5217 | |winehq = 5217 | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{++}} Extensive | + | {{++}} Extensive modding community, including Steam Workshop integration. |
{{ii}} Many online servers require [[#Black and purple textures and giant red models|resources]] from other Valve games. | {{ii}} Many online servers require [[#Black and purple textures and giant red models|resources]] from other Valve games. | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 4000 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 4000 | Steam | The developer's custom {{term|DRM}} added in an update, may cause error messages stating "Unable to shade polygon normals" and dumping the user's Steam ID to the error log. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |cross-game bonus = Compatible with various selected Source engine games. | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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===Improve performance=== | ===Improve performance=== | ||
{{ii}} It's recommended to use both fixes listed at the bottom. | {{ii}} It's recommended to use both fixes listed at the bottom. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use 64 bit branch and multicore support.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/4000/view/1709612955335487160|title=Next update, x64, Chromium and upcoming changes to Steam Workshop support|date=2021-05-11}}</ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use 64 bit branch and multicore support.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/4000/view/1709612955335487160|title=Next update, x64, Chromium and upcoming changes to Steam Workshop support|date=2021-05-11}}</ref>|fix= |
#Right click on Garry's Mod in your Steam library and click <code>Properties</code>. | #Right click on Garry's Mod in your Steam library and click <code>Properties</code>. | ||
#Go to the <code>Beta</code> section and change it from <code>None</code> to <code>x86-64 - Chromium + 64-bit binaries</code>. | #Go to the <code>Beta</code> section and change it from <code>None</code> to <code>x86-64 - Chromium + 64-bit binaries</code>. | ||
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fps_max 0 | fps_max 0 | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
− | |||
{{ii}} This method will not only improve performance, but may also improve the graphics a bit. | {{ii}} This method will not only improve performance, but may also improve the graphics a bit. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]] and 16xQ [[CSAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]] and 16xQ [[CSAA]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Double buffered <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qShOm6pwUbA|title=Black mesa vsync is double buffered|date=2024}}</ref> |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = 150 FPS cap by default. With console, can change <code>fps_max</code> up to <code>1000</code>; use <code>0</code> for uncapped framerate. |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = Rendered image uses {{term|SDR}} color space. In-game {{term|HDR}} option refers only to {{term|HDR Rendering}}. | |hdr notes = Rendered image uses {{term|SDR}} color space. In-game {{term|HDR}} option refers only to {{term|HDR Rendering}}. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = "Silence the audio while the game window is in the background" check box. | |mute on focus lost notes = "Silence the audio while the game window is in the background" check box. | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|trackir = hackable | |trackir = hackable | ||
|trackir notes = Available [https://github.com/ExtReMLapin/TrackIR_GMod here] | |trackir notes = Available [https://github.com/ExtReMLapin/TrackIR_GMod here] | ||
− | |tobii eye tracking = | + | |tobii eye tracking = hackable |
− | |tobii eye tracking notes = | + | |tobii eye tracking notes = Works with [http://facetracknoir.sourceforge.net/Trackers/Tobii.htm Tobii EyeX tracker] or [http://facetracknoir.sourceforge.net/Trackers/Tobii4C.htm Tobii EyeX 4C and 5 headtracker] plugins for [http://facetracknoir.sourceforge.net/ FaceTrackNoIR]. |
|play area seated = true | |play area seated = true | ||
|play area seated notes = | |play area seated notes = | ||
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{{ii}} See [[Engine:Source#Missing models or textures|Missing models or textures]]. | {{ii}} See [[Engine:Source#Missing models or textures|Missing models or textures]]. | ||
{{ii}} Frequently featured contents come from just a bunch of other Source engine based games ([[Counter-Strike: Source]], [[Half-Life 2]], [[Half-Life 2: Episode One]], [[Half-Life 2: Episode Two]]). | {{ii}} Frequently featured contents come from just a bunch of other Source engine based games ([[Counter-Strike: Source]], [[Half-Life 2]], [[Half-Life 2: Episode One]], [[Half-Life 2: Episode Two]]). | ||
− | {{ii}} You can download the Garry's Mod content specified above | + | {{ii}} You can download the Garry's Mod content specified above as an addon. However, you'll have to find the download site on your own since it contains copyrighted content. |
===Game crashes at title screen=== | ===Game crashes at title screen=== | ||
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===Game changes microphone gain at launch=== | ===Game changes microphone gain at launch=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Modify configuration file|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify configuration file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/2vftby/csgo_changing_your_windows_mic_boost_level_heres/|title=CSGO changing your windows mic boost level? here's a fix: GlobalOffensive|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open <code>config.cfg</code>. | # Open <code>config.cfg</code>. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable exclusive control of microphone (Windows)|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable exclusive control of microphone (Windows)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/3t6gdm/why_does_csgo_automatically_change_my_mic_volume/cx3ix79|title=kyoukidotexe commented on Why does CS:GO automatically change my mic volume when I start the game?: GlobalOffensive|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Right click on the speaker icon located at the tray bar. | # Right click on the speaker icon located at the tray bar. | ||
# Select '''Recording devices'''. | # Select '''Recording devices'''. | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = hackable | |windows 64-bit exe = hackable | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = For 64 bit, see [[#Improve performance|Improve performance]]. | |windows exe notes = For 64 bit, see [[#Improve performance|Improve performance]]. | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = false |
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
− | |macos intel 64-bit app = | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = hackable |
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
− | |macos app notes = | + | |macos app notes = For 64 bit, see [[#Improve performance|Improve performance]]. |
|linux 32-bit executable= true | |linux 32-bit executable= true | ||
− | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | + | |linux 64-bit executable= hackable |
− | |linux executable notes = | + | |linux arm app = unknown |
+ | |linux executable notes = For 64 bit, see [[#Improve performance|Improve performance]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = Vista, XP | |minOS = Vista, XP | ||
− | |minCPU = 2 GHz | + | |minCPU = 2 GHz (SSE required) |
|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
|minHD = 5 GB | |minHD = 5 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = DirectX 9 level Graphics Card | + | |minGPU = DirectX 9 level Graphics Card |
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
|minVRAM = 512 MB | |minVRAM = 512 MB |
Latest revision as of 00:21, 12 April 2024
Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
Developers | |
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Facepunch Studios | |
Publishers | |
Valve Corporation | |
Engines | |
Source | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 24, 2004[Note 1] |
Windows | November 29, 2006[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | September 23, 2010 |
Linux | June 5, 2013 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Cross-game bonus |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Sandbox, FPS |
Art styles | Realistic, Cartoon |
Themes | Contemporary |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game needs a fix to work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later (see API for details).
Key points
- Extensive modding community, including Steam Workshop integration.
- Many online servers require resources from other Valve games.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Steam | The developer's custom DRM added in an update, may cause error messages stating "Unable to shade polygon normals" and dumping the user's Steam ID to the error log. |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Cross-game bonus | Compatible with various selected Source engine games. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use the -novid command line argument[citation needed]
|
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Improve performance
- It's recommended to use both fixes listed at the bottom.
Use 64 bit branch and multicore support.[1] |
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|
Use autoexec.cfg commands |
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gmod_mcore_test 1 mat_queue_mode 2 cl_threaded_bone_setup 1 cl_threaded_client_leaf_system 1 r_threaded_client_shadow_manager 1 r_threaded_particles 1 r_threaded_renderables 1 r_queued_ropes 1 r_queued_decals 1 r_rootlod 0 mat_picmip -10 r_lod 0 cl_new_impact_effects 1 cl_burninggibs 1 mp_usehwmmodels 1 mp_usehwmvcds 1 fps_max 0
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\garrysmod\cfg[Note 3] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | <path-to-game>/garrysmod/cfg |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\garrysmod\saves[Note 3] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | HUD size does not scale with resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Borderless windowed support has been added in the February 2019 update. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16 samples. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA and 16xQ CSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Double buffered [2] | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | 150 FPS cap by default. With console, can change fps_max up to 1000 ; use 0 for uncapped framerate. |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | Rendered image uses SDR color space. In-game HDR option refers only to HDR Rendering. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Many gamemodes are designed with a KB/M in mind; you can't navigate certain menus like Sandbox's spawn menu. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Tracked motion controllers | Use VRMod - Experimental Virtual Reality | |
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Button/gesture prompts |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Over-all game volume and separate music slider. | |
Surround sound | 7.1, 5.1 surround sound, 4 speaker surround. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | "Silence the audio while the game window is in the background" check box. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Bulgarian | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Greek | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | ||||
Thai | ||||
Turkish | ||||
Ukrainian |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 16 | Use Nucleus Co-op. | ||
LAN play | 128 | |||
Online play | 128 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Dedicated Server software is available under Tools in the Steam client. | |
Direct IP | Open the console (~) and enter connect followed by the IP and port. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 27014-27050 |
UDP | 3478, 4379-4380, 27000-27030 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
Headsets | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
SteamVR | Use VRMod - Experimental Virtual Reality | ||
Oculus VR (LibOVR) | Use VRMod - Experimental Virtual Reality | ||
Windows Mixed Reality | Use VRMod - Experimental Virtual Reality |
Devices | |||
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Tracked motion controllers | Use VRMod - Experimental Virtual Reality See Input for details. |
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Traditional controller | See Input for details. | ||
Keyboard/Mouse | |||
Tobii Eye Tracking | Works with Tobii EyeX tracker or Tobii EyeX 4C and 5 headtracker plugins for FaceTrackNoIR. | ||
TrackIR | Available here |
Play area | |||
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Seated | |||
Standing | |||
Room-scale |
Issues fixed
Black and purple textures and giant red models
- See Missing models or textures.
- Frequently featured contents come from just a bunch of other Source engine based games (Counter-Strike: Source, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2: Episode One, Half-Life 2: Episode Two).
- You can download the Garry's Mod content specified above as an addon. However, you'll have to find the download site on your own since it contains copyrighted content.
Game crashes at title screen
Use the +connect 1:1 command line argument[citation needed]
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Notes
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Hosting a listen server
Start listen server[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Could not load library client (Linux)
Additional Libraries[citation needed] |
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Game changes microphone gain at launch
Modify configuration file[3] |
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Notes
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Disable exclusive control of microphone (Windows)[4] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | 2.1 | OS X and Linux only. |
Shader Model support | 2, 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | For 64 bit, see Improve performance. | ||
macOS (OS X) | For 64 bit, see Improve performance. | ||
Linux | For 64 bit, see Improve performance. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | Havok | Heavily modified variant. |
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Input | SDL | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
Console commands
- Games running on the Source engine can utilize Source Engine Console Commands for various tasks.
Enabling the console in Source games[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Command line arguments
- See this Steam Support Article regarding launch options as well as the relevant Valve Developer wiki page for further information and a list of useful Source engine launch options.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista, XP | 7, 8, 8.1, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz (SSE required) | 2.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | 20 GB |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9 level Graphics Card 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9 compatible | |
Other | Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Snow Leopard 10.6.3 | |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | 20 GB |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1600 Nvidia GeForce 8 Intel HD 3000 512 MB of VRAM | 1 GB of VRAM |
Other | Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04 | |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | 20 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 512 MB of VRAM | 1 GB of VRAM |
Other | Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor |
Notes
- ↑ Original Half-Life 2 mod release.
- ↑ Standalone release.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Next update, x64, Chromium and upcoming changes to Steam Workshop support - last accessed on 2021-05-11
- ↑ Black mesa vsync is double buffered - last accessed on 2024
- ↑ CSGO changing your windows mic boost level? here's a fix: GlobalOffensive - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ kyoukidotexe commented on Why does CS:GO automatically change my mic volume when I start the game?: GlobalOffensive - last accessed on May 2023
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