Shut down error?

[Lexemes]

So I wasn't sure where to post this, but seeing as how this is the CS: Source sub-forum I think it's safe to say this is the place. Okay, so basically my problem is that every time I log into and join a server on Counter-Strike: Source, either the game will shut down completely (without any error message) or my computer will completely restart. There's no clear triggers as far as I can see? Although my processor is quite low, (1.09 GHz), a friend of mine said it could be the RAM, (1.00 GB) being faulty and that I'd need to just unplug and plug it back in, but I'm not entirely sure. Is this a computer problem or game-related? I reinstalled the game once, so I think I can rule that out. No other computer games do it -- although none are as demanding as Counter-Strike mind you. So, any ideas? Solutions? Thanks in advanced, and sorry for the lengthy thread.

[Mr.Bob]

Post your computers specs. Go to Start > programs > accessories > system tools > system information.

Also is this a Vista machine?

[Lexemes]

I wasn't sure what to post specifically but I hope this is sufficient:

OS Name: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Version: 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600
System Manufacturer: NVIDIA
System model: AWRDACPI
System type: X86-based PC
Processor: x86 Family 6 Model 10 Stepping 0 AuthenticAMD ~1094 Mhz
BIOS Version/Date: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG, 8/2/2004
SMBIOS Version: 2.3
Boot Device: \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale: United States (Not sure what that means? I live in Canada).
Hardware Adstraction Layer: Version = "51.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.090413-2111)"
Total Physical Memory: 1,024.00 MB
Available Physical Memory: 580.46 MB
Total Virtual Memory: 2.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory: 1.92 GB
Page File Space: 2.40 GB
Page File: C:\pagefile.sys

[Mr.Bob]

What model PC is it?

Originally Posted by Lexemes

I wasn't sure what to post specifically but I hope this is sufficient:

OS Name: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Version: 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600
System Manufacturer: NVIDIA
System model: AWRDACPI
System type: X86-based PC
Processor: x86 Family 6 Model 10 Stepping 0 AuthenticAMD ~1094 Mhz
BIOS Version/Date: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG, 8/2/2004
SMBIOS Version: 2.3
Boot Device: \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale: United States (Not sure what that means? I live in Canada).
Hardware Adstraction Layer: Version = "51.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.090413-2111)"
Total Physical Memory: 1,024.00 MB
Available Physical Memory: 580.46 MB
Total Virtual Memory: 2.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory: 1.92 GB
Page File Space: 2.40 GB
Page File: C:\pagefile.sys

The cpu should be about a 1.2 ghz minimum and Steam says something like a 2.4 ghz is recommended. Ram should be 256 mb, but 512 mb is recommended, and IDK your video yet, but I would guess you're about 64 mb to 128 mb on the card, if it's not shared. If it is shared memory I would recommended buying a dedicated video card.

[Lexemes]

Originally Posted by Mr.Bob

What model PC is it?

I'm not entirely sure, my friend reformated my computer one time. When it loads up it says Windows 7, but I'm pretty sure it's Windows XP.

[Mr.Bob]

What does it say on the case for model?

[Lexemes]

Originally Posted by Mr.Bob

What model PC is it?



The cpu should be about a 1.2 ghz minimum and Steam says something like a 2.4 ghz is recommended. Ram should be 256 mb, but 512 mb is recommended, and IDK your video yet, but I would guess you're about 64 mb to 128 mb on the card, if it's not shared. If it is shared memory I would recommended buying a dedicated video card.

What does 'shared memory' consist of? Like two computers to a router?

Originally Posted by Mr.Bob

What does it say on the case for model?

I have no idea. I don't know exactly where to check. I know the hard-drive was reformated from it's original system and that the computer is basically custom built.