HL2 Error

[DmentedH]

I don't have the best computer, it runs fast but horrible graphics, i'm getting this error whenever i try to set all of my graphics to the lowest. It happens with all source games. Please help me.

http://dmentedhorror.com/hl2error.jpg

[Russian Mafia]

What are your specs?

[DmentedH]

Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
System Model: Presario M2000
BIOS: Phoenix NoteBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0
Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) M processor 1.40GHz
Memory: 734MB RAM
Page File: 321MB used, 628MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)


graphics-

Card name: Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Controller
DAC type: Internal
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4497 (English)

[Russian Mafia]

I would say to buy a better video card.

[Beerdude26]

Yes, your video card isn't too good. Try doing this:


1. Open Steam
2. Go to the "My Games" tab
3. Right-click the game which needs to be reconfigured
4. Select "Properties" from the menu
5. Click the "Set launch options..." button
6. Add the following command below - be sure to include a space before the "-" and anything before it.


-dxlevel 81
Force the game to run in DirectX 8.1. mode.
(If this doesn't work, try -dxlevel 80 or 70)

[Cormeh]

Aye, integrated graphics won't cope too well matey, and I wouldn't recommend running games like HL2 on a celeron.