thnx to everyone for their suggestions

.thts really helpful.i ll try installing latest patch and run those games.
@aravind
it seems tht u participate in multiplayer game tourneys.if its true, then u must know that the importance of resolution in CS 1.6 is very high.
i hv to play the game at 800*600 only as thts what i am familiar with

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yesterday, i uninstalled all display drivers and reinstalled them. after that, i was able to play two matches in DOTA without probs bt the system froze again during the third match

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i ll search for DOTA as well as CS 1.6 patches bt if anyone already knows any link, posting it will be really helpful

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