Computer Freezes almost instantly when I try to play any game

[ImJamie]

Hi, my computer recently started freezing when I try to play any game.

I have done system restore etc. and I'm very sure its not software related.

I have windows vista 32-bit
4gb ram
quad core 2.66ghz processor
nvidia 9600gt graphics care

[caperjack]

Hi, my computer recently started freezing when I try to play any game.

I have done system restore etc. and I'm very sure its not software related.

I have windows vista 32-bit
4gb ram
quad core 2.66ghz processor
nvidia 9600gt graphics care

so its not SW maybe HW,did you check to make sure all fans[ the one on the video card for sure ] are working and free of dust ,how old is it

[Adamsappleone]

Do you have the latest driver?
This one should be it;
http://www.nvidia.com/object/win7_winvista_32bit_197.13_whql.html