Help! PC problem

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Not a lot to go on. Does it only happen when playing CS? If yes, then uninstall the game and reinstall, patch, etc. I'd do that first anyway.

If it happens with other programs it could be a lot of things, like a bad RAM chip, or a failing part (power supply, harddrive, etc).

The simple basics: run anti-spyware and anti-malware. Open the PC and vacuum out any accumulations of dust (heat can cause problems). Make sure you're drive isn't full. Defrag it if need be.

Little more advanced might be a driver conflict, but hard to diagnose. I'd start with the video card driver. See if there's an update on the card maunufacturer's site. Also, check updates on your PC manufacturer's site. See if there were updates to the BIOS after you got it. However, even if there is, make sure it's an update that specifically addresses your problem. If not, leave the BIOS alone.

You can check your events log in the control panels under administrative logs. Probably won't help much.

Can't think of anything else. It's most likely a software issue, so don't get too worried until it starts happening no matter what you're doing on it. Usually hardware problems result in blue screens and weird grinding sounds from inside the box.

Wish I could be of more help.

Dave