How will you be running HL2?

[KPeh]

I'm going to be connected a projector to my PC, and displaying it at the size equivilant of a ~75" monitor . No surround sound unfortunately, but a pair of headphones instead.

So, what lengths will other people go to to run HL2?

(This is not a "my PC/stuff is bigger than your PC thread", but rather, just wondering what sort of experience or preparations other people will go to, when playing it for the first time)!

 

[cereal]

Hmmm I think I'm going to be using my computer

 

[giant384]

just use my monitor but it would be cool to hook it up to a 50' tv with surrond sound

 

[PainLord]

17" TFT with headphones

 

[diluted]

I'll probably use my computer, but hey, maybe I'll get creative and try to install HL2 on my microwave.

 

[Ch1cKeN]

17" CRT in a dark room +keyboard and mouse +headphones.

 

[bliink]

I'll probably use my computer, but hey, maybe I'll get creative and try to install HL2 on my microwave.

remember the microwave in HL1? splatting that scientists food? hehe

 

[giant384]

lol im remember that

 

[diluted]

Yup, and then the scientist goes "My God, what are you doing?!"

 

[MiccyNarc]

19" monitor, 6.1 logitech speakers. w00tness :thumbs:

 

[eiric]

19" CRT with 5.1 surround.

 

[Dr_Noswad]

Ill be playing it on my laptop 15" screen not too shabby, but then i have the added bonus of playing it anywhere god i love this thing! Oh i will be either usuing my super duper sony headphones or my Creative Itrigue speakers with my sub set to full, i love a bass'y gun noise *reminises over many hours spent snipping with vol set to max ahhhh*

 

[A2597]

17in TFT anti-glare with 6.1 surround sound.

 

[WhiteZero]

19" with closed-ear headphones

 

[TM2 Rampage]

I'm not sure what size my monitor is. 15-17 inches I think. I'll be using Grado SR60 headphones.

 

[Ennui]

Hmmm I think I'm going to be using my computer

damn you took my response

 

[Daegon]

I'm swapping out my 17" for the 21" Sony monster in the living room, playing with logitech Z640's (5.1) or my Sennheiser HD487 headphones.

 

[eiric]

I have the problem that during the night I won't be able to play with much sound since my gf is sleeping in the next room. I need to get me some headphones, tomorrow...

 

[Vegeta897]

I will be playing with my 19" monitor, and with 5.1 closed ear headphones.

(My speakers blow)

 

[Sickmind]

24" widescreen Sony CRT at 1600 x 1200 , with 5.1 surround sound.***nning with an X800XE PE that is as sweet as it gets...eat your hearts out!

 

[Rocketman9mm]

21" CRT though I'm considering using the feature to hook it up to a big tv.

 

[silverstealth89]

ill use my Area-51m

 

[Half-alife]

i'm gonne play on my 19" CRT, with 1600*1200, 2xAA/4xAF, everything high

I hope my 9700pro will be able to do that

 

[Baal]

17" monitor with surround sound speakers.

Sounds good to me.

 

[hmmmmm]

17" LCD screen and Sennheiser HD497 headphones (I don't have speakers for my pc)

 

[Plug]

I wish i had a bigger monitor, just got a "15.
I'll consider plugging into the tv downstairs, it's nothing special, but i can drag a lounge chair closer and get cosy/comfy.

Hmm however that's not the best idea, people will be walking past and trying to talk to me. I hate that.

I think i'll just use my (very funky, closed ear) headphones, crank the volume, turn off the intercomm, let the curtain down, and tell my family to leave me alone for a while :naughty:
I only want to play this game at night.

 

[dovoxove]

waiting patiently...

 

[Rando]

17" monitor, Logitech Z-640 5.1 speakers, two cases of Ramen noodles, five cases of Dr. Pepper, porta-potty installed in bedroom, wait, that's a bit too extreme...

 

[NikolaX]

17"SONY, Live!5.1 with sony mdr-p180 headphones

 

[cadaveca]

60-inch sony lcd TV("borrowed" from BestBuy...gotta love credit and return policies)
+ 1x Sony STR-DB930 770w 5.1 DD/DTS
+ 4x Athena AS-B2 150w speakers
+ 1x Athena AS-C1 150w Center-channel.
+ 2x 1200w peak(300w rms) Infinity 12-inch subs.
+ 1x LA-Z-BOY recliner (light brown leather)
+ 1x LAY-Z-BOY ottoman.

+ 1x Wife taking the kids to the father-in-laws.
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=Pure HL2 experience

 

[fantasiser]

17" LCD 12ms, Closed head phones OR my altec lansing speakers (not surround but a big subwoofer)

 

[Rotary]

17" flat screen and 7.1 surround sound.

 

[joule]

This and this.

 

[TMPer Tantrum]

'How will you be running HL2? '

Constantly

 

[Flippage]

17" Flatscreen ( not flat panel ) CRT
Headphones ( Vague (sp?), but they are just headphones. Verbatim brand :thumbs: )
16x DVD Reader ( Liteon or LG, I have 2 )
Logitech Cordless Mouse / Keyboard combo ( Yummy )

Should be really cool. Sorry if there is too much detail here. Would post my computer specs, but you guys would just laugh ;(

It also turns out that I am getting a new mobo tomorrow, which is when HL2 is out . Getting a Asus A78NX-E Deluxe Wireless Edition which means my computer won't suck as much. YAY

 

[shapeshifter]

22" Nec Fp 2141

 

[YellowPeril]

playin on my inspiron 9100 which i have upgraded a lot

 

[frusion]

21" and surround sound...total darkness...no interuptions MX510 mouse and a saitek pc gamers keyboard that lights up in the dark...how nifty

 

[Ownzed]

19", 4 speakers...Idk how much surround..they are ALTEC Landsing speakers and Sound Blaster Audigy Gamer 24 bit sound card..? Darkness, wireless keyboard and mouse - It's the pack with the keyboard and wireless from Logitech, forgot what it's called, can't find the box. But yeah, there ya go.

 

[MadLog1c]

Monitor: 19" CRT
Speakers: 2.1 Logitechs (the room I'm in is too big for 5.1 the speakers would be too far away from me)
Mouse: Logitech MX510
Keyboard: Saitek Gamer's Keyboard (http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/gamerskey.htm the best keyboard I've ever used)