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Post by Hauskaz on May 4, 2009 15:19:12 GMT -5
My observation seconds the conclusion that the motherboard is likely fried. Interestingly enough, the monitor also has serious issues, suggesting the GPU may have died and taken the monitor with it, or some kind of power surge ripped through the both of them. Given the power supply is still functional, albeit missing four pins, the former seems more likely.
As such, a new motherboard is in the process of being ordered. A response will be delivered later today.
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Post by Hauskaz on May 4, 2009 19:47:49 GMT -5
I will examine the outlet store tomorrow to see if a suitable replacement is in stock. If so, it would be much faster than placing an order.
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Post by Duvet on May 4, 2009 20:06:36 GMT -5
Thanks, bro.
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Post by elbow unit on May 4, 2009 20:09:32 GMT -5
oh snap that was pretty cool rofl
so what is the collective payment for this? free BJs anytime anyplace? rofl
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Post by Duvet on May 4, 2009 20:17:45 GMT -5
$110 for the Mother Board (plus shipping and handling) is what I gave to Tyler before he left my house. I probably won't order an LCD monitor online though. I'll just stop by Future Shop or Best Buy and pick up a relatively cheap one if I choose not to put up with my fucked up and flickering 15.4".
I have a hefty amount of cash saved up from years worth of Birthdays, Christmas and Chinese New Year money.
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Post by elbow unit on May 4, 2009 20:21:32 GMT -5
rofl....
i thought it'd be more than that
but regardless i got like 19 monitors i could give you free, but they are pretty shit rofl
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Post by Duvet on May 4, 2009 20:38:05 GMT -5
If you have a decent working LCD in the assortment, I might consider it. I can't fit a CRT on my small Asian desk, rofl.
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Post by Hauskaz on May 5, 2009 20:06:24 GMT -5
You are now the proud owner of an Intel DG41RQ. It will be installed some time tomorrow. |
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Post by Duvet on May 5, 2009 22:39:27 GMT -5
Pro.
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Post by Hauskaz on May 5, 2009 23:05:37 GMT -5
Some highlights:
Intel G41 Chipset
Two DDR2 SDRAM DIMM slots
- DDR2 800 or DDR2 667 MHz DIMMs
- 4 GB maximum capacity
Intel High Definition Audio
- 5.1 surround sound support
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500
- 10 unified shaders
- DirectX 10
- Shader Model 4
Realtek RTL 8111D Gigabit LAN
- 10/100/1000 Mbps
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Post by elbow unit on May 5, 2009 23:14:20 GMT -5
that's sex right there
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Post by Duvet on May 6, 2009 21:59:05 GMT -5
New motherboard didn't fix the problem. Turns out that the processor is the real problem. After removing my old motherboard from the case, we noticed this burn mark embedded into the metal casing behind it where the processor was.
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Post by Hauskaz on May 6, 2009 22:00:11 GMT -5
The computer refuses to boot with the DG41RQ. The next course of action would be to test a 24-pin power supply before testing another socket 775 CPU in both motherboards to determine what parts are in fact faulty.
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Post by elbow unit on May 7, 2009 21:22:22 GMT -5
man ty you should like rock a geek squad shirt and get it over with.. rofl
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Post by hellomeow on May 8, 2009 2:50:18 GMT -5
Yeah Tyler why the fuck aren't you working at Best Buy or some shit? You're more qualified to work there than any employee I've ever seen working there.
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