problem w/ counter-strike

[Cyberphreak777]

When i try to connect to a server in cs, the game stalls for a while, like a min in the connect to server part, where it's like Build 1600 (CRC) Server #whatever, then drops me back into the connect menu. it says could not connect to server. however, when i connect the second time, it connects without a problem. This has been happening for a week now, with no apparant reason. i thought i might have timed out, since i have 56k, so i changed my timeout from a default of 35 to 750... still doesn't work. btw, all other HL mods work fine and connect on the first try. i also defragged my hd, but it still doesn't work. Any suggestions?

My comp specs:
I have a old Gateway
PII 450
no clue what mobo
128 edo ram, i think
creative labs voodoo 2
onboard sound
14 quatuam hd

[morphious]

try deleting and reinstalling cs, that used to always speed up the game's connecting time and helped raise pings and framerate

[Cyberphreak777]

i reinstalled cs and it didn't fix the problem =/, any other suggestions?