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Here\u2019s how you do it: Open Steam. Once you\u2019re in Steam search Counter-Strike 2 in the store. Click \u201cInstall\u201d on the Steam page. A box will appear, asking where you\u2019d like to install CS2 to. I put it on my SSD as it\u2019s my favorite game and I want the best performance possible. But it should work well on either the C or D drive. SSDs are typically faster, and placing your favorite games on them can mean they perform better. Once you\u2019ve chosen the location, you\u2019ll have to agree to the terms and conditions. After you\u2019ve ignored every single word of it, click Accept. Now the installation process will begin and soon you\u2019ll be tapping heads in no time. What are the PC requirements for CS2? This is what you\u2019ll need to play CS2 comfortably: OS: Windows 10 Processor: 4 hardware CPU threads

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