hanging problem

[ToXiClE]

Hi, i have a problem with my computer.
Whenever i play counter-strike my computer hangs after a random amount of time.
Some times the VPU will recover but at other times my computer has to be restarted due to a hang on a black screen. I have 1 stick of corsair c2 memory at 2.75-2.76 V. Could this problem be because of RAM? BAD AGP SLOT? I have a Built-by ATI radeon 9800 pro 256.

 

[ToXiClE]

bump

 

[PhattyB]

I would suspect the RAM and overheating as first steps of troubleshooting.

 

[ToXiClE]

i bought a VGA silence for my graph. card. And as for my RAM ... I don't know where to start.
Any suggestions?

Thanks

 

[PhattyB]

Well, if you have more than one stick, take all but one out and test only one in different slots. If you only have one stick, try a different slot. That's all you can do besides buy/borrow different RAM to test.

 

[imported_Slash]

What operating system?
What verson of directx?
Have you updated your video card drivers?
Are you overclocking?
Is your network card working properly? Update the drivers?

Harddrive issues, run scandisk and have you defragmented lately? Are you using Bus Mastring Drivers?

Have you made any changes before running the game that would have effected the system?
When was the last time you ran a spyware cleaner, this would be enough to cause many issues on the network while playing a game. Use Ad-aware for starters http://www.tucows.com/preview/236049.html
What other stuff have you checked?
Without knowing anything about your system this maybe some help!
good Luck!

 

[ToXiClE]

Windows Xp Pro (service pack 2)
DirextX 9.0c
catalyst 4.11 drivers from ati.com
no overclocking
properly working network card (built in)
have scanned and defragged HD

 

[ToXiClE]

bump
could this because i dont have enough RAM?

 

[ToXiClE]

can someone please help me?
my computer is getting desperate for help!
actually...
i think i'm more desperate for the help

THX!