Topic: I think my computer died. ;_;
Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 started this discussion 6 years ago #92,852
I loaded up Planet Coaster to practice my building when suddenly my desktop just shut off without warning and didn’t come back on after I pressed the power button. I did some Googling and a lot of the results said that the power supply may have been bad. But it could be something serious like motherboard death.
I come back here to see if anyone here knows a thing or two about this and could explain what is wrong for someone who is a complete retard that can’t understand what was written in the few websites I found courtesy of Google.
I was going to give the machine a complete factory reset too and start fresh. I’m crying right because I don’t know what to do.
I come back here to see if anyone here knows a thing or two about this and could explain what is wrong for someone who is a complete retard that can’t understand what was written in the few websites I found courtesy of Google.
I was going to give the machine a complete factory reset too and start fresh. I’m crying right because I don’t know what to do.
jodi !ariasXXmaE joined in and replied with this 6 years ago, 6 minutes later[^] [v] #1,052,347
i thought this was gonna be becky
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@1,052,347 (jodi !ariasXXmaE)
@previous (E)
I destroy computers at a reasonable rate of once a year, and I am not due yet. Thank you.
@OP
That sucks.
@previous (E)
I destroy computers at a reasonable rate of once a year, and I am not due yet. Thank you.
@OP
That sucks.
Anonymous C replied with this 6 years ago, 3 hours later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,375
@1,052,353 (D)
That's not what I meant. There are many quite key similarities between them. Both are McDonald's experts, both are somewhat neurotic, and both are lusted after by Bert. Really, if Catherine was more assertive then they would basically be the same person.
That's not what I meant. There are many quite key similarities between them. Both are McDonald's experts, both are somewhat neurotic, and both are lusted after by Bert. Really, if Catherine was more assertive then they would basically be the same person.
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@OP
What happens when you press the power button? If it does nothing at all, I would say it's most likely the power supply. If you have another computer you could try taking the power supply out and temporarily hook it up to your computer as a test. That's the easiest way to tell for sure without buying a tool for testing it.
What happens when you press the power button? If it does nothing at all, I would say it's most likely the power supply. If you have another computer you could try taking the power supply out and temporarily hook it up to your computer as a test. That's the easiest way to tell for sure without buying a tool for testing it.
Ananthanarayanan M R joined in and replied with this 6 years ago, 19 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,390
why not just call the support line
Sheila LaBoof joined in and replied with this 6 years ago, 3 hours later, 9 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,431
so like, is the power cord in there good
Ananthanarayanan M R replied with this 6 years ago, 3 minutes later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,432
Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 (OP) replied with this 6 years ago, 10 minutes later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,436
@1,052,389 (Dodongo !ZQvsveEcD6)
The power button does nothing. I’ve yet to check since I went to bed last night but my first suspicion was the power supply. I should also clean it too since it’s dusty (desert).
@1,052,431 (Sheila LaBoof)
I’m going to check that too.
And wtf? This board has over one million posts.
The power button does nothing. I’ve yet to check since I went to bed last night but my first suspicion was the power supply. I should also clean it too since it’s dusty (desert).
@1,052,431 (Sheila LaBoof)
I’m going to check that too.
And wtf? This board has over one million posts.
Sheila LaBoof replied with this 6 years ago, 32 minutes later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,446
then there are connectors inside too to check
Kirk !!xyhURap6u replied with this 6 years ago, 31 minutes later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,459
Kook !!rcSrAtaAC joined in and replied with this 6 years ago, 1 minute later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,462
How have you been?
Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 (OP) replied with this 6 years ago, 1 hour later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,480
@previous (Kook !!rcSrAtaAC)
Been mostly posting on Facebook and some other places. I finally got a referral to the Transgender Health and Wellness Center in Cathedral City and I was suppose to call them today to setup my first appointment for laser hair removal but their main number is down due to them trying to transfer shit over from Frontier to Spectrum. My insurance provider allows for transportation so I could go down there every Monday.
Been mostly posting on Facebook and some other places. I finally got a referral to the Transgender Health and Wellness Center in Cathedral City and I was suppose to call them today to setup my first appointment for laser hair removal but their main number is down due to them trying to transfer shit over from Frontier to Spectrum. My insurance provider allows for transportation so I could go down there every Monday.
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Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 (OP) replied with this 6 years ago, 8 minutes later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,549
@previous (Kook !!rcSrAtaAC)
Been on them for possibly over six months. Breast started coming in so I’m developing.
Been on them for possibly over six months. Breast started coming in so I’m developing.
Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 (OP) double-posted this 6 years ago, 29 minutes later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,560
Update: I just plugged the cord from the surge protector it was connected and hit the power button. It turned on but no boot up menu was appearing on the monitor. It was able to power on and it ran for a bit before just powering off. What does this mean?
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Anonymous G replied with this 6 years ago, 6 minutes later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,562
it ain't got no gas in it
Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 (OP) replied with this 6 years ago, 14 seconds later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,563
Another Update: There was a bright flash that came from the case and a noise that accompanied it. It didn’t sound good and gave me a fright. I might still take it into a shop but I am afraid it might be gone. :-(
Ananthanarayanan M R replied with this 6 years ago, 1 minute later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,564
lol
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@1,052,563 (Catherine !ttGirlsPl2)
Well shit. I'm curious what blew up. Pop her open and look for black marks on the motherboard. Post a picture!
Well shit. I'm curious what blew up. Pop her open and look for black marks on the motherboard. Post a picture!
Ananthanarayanan M R replied with this 6 years ago, 3 minutes later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,572
yeah but take out the power first
Meta !Sober//iZs joined in and replied with this 6 years ago, 28 minutes later, 18 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,589
Sounds like power supply. I had one that I built a few years ago (built with the cheapest of everything - it was like $200 total) where the cheap Chinese off-brand power supply went out after a year or so. It was a minor annoyance.
You can buy a power supply cheap and they are easy to install. You can buy one on Amazon for $20-30. All you need to install it is one tool: a Phillips screwdriver to take the screws off the back. The cables connecting it to the motherboard are easy to install and remove. They're even shaped so you literally can't plug them in the wrong way. It's a 5 minute job.
Power supply is definitely worth exploring first.
Could you maybe post the specific model number of your computer? Or a picture of it if you can't find the model number (usually on a label on the back)
You can buy a power supply cheap and they are easy to install. You can buy one on Amazon for $20-30. All you need to install it is one tool: a Phillips screwdriver to take the screws off the back. The cables connecting it to the motherboard are easy to install and remove. They're even shaped so you literally can't plug them in the wrong way. It's a 5 minute job.
Power supply is definitely worth exploring first.
Could you maybe post the specific model number of your computer? Or a picture of it if you can't find the model number (usually on a label on the back)
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beckyderp !3NeoVaGFAg replied with this 6 years ago, 2 minutes later, 18 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,591
@previous (Meta !Sober//iZs)
> Could you maybe post the specific model number of your computer?
Please stop trying to dox Catherine
> Could you maybe post the specific model number of your computer?
Please stop trying to dox Catherine
Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 (OP) replied with this 6 years ago, 16 minutes later, 18 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,594
Meta !Sober//iZs replied with this 6 years ago, 1 hour later, 20 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,646
@previous (Catherine !ttGirlsPl2)
Okay good that narrows it down enough. Basically desktops come in "regular" size and "small form factor" size. The small form factor ones take weird shaped power supplies that are harder (though not impossible) to find and more expensive. Yours will be a regular size one so that's good!
What you want is an ATX power supply. This one will work fine: https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ (this is actually the exact one I bought for my new computer I built a few months ago)
If $50 is too much you could go down to $34 with this: https://www.amazon.com/Apevia-ATX-SP600W-Auto-Thermally-Controlled-Protections/dp/B07T25FLC1
Anyway, what there is is one big wide cable with 24 pins that goes in the motherboard, one eight (4+4) pin one that goes into a slot next to the CPU on the motherboard (it's split like that because some older CPUs only needed 4 pins), there's an eight (6+2) pin one that goes into your graphics card (most graphics cards only need six, but some need eight which is why it's split like that). Most of the rest of the cables will be flat rectangular ones, SATA power connectors, that go into your hard drive and DVD drive to supply power to those. If there are any unused connections on the power supply, don't worry that's normal (they include extra connectors for people with lots of stuff). Just kind of tuck them away the best you can so they don't get hit by any fans inside the case (this will make a really annoying noise if it happens).
If you're worried, take careful note (and photos) of how everything was plugged in with the factory power supply.
If replacing the power supply doesn't work, first check your connections. This happens to me sometimes. I built my new computer and I was so excited to turn it on and nothing happened. Upon investigation, I hadn't pushed in one of the connectors all the way (was excited so I went too fast with assembling it). Then it powered on and worked great. Always double check, especially if you replaced the power supply while tired, emotional, or inebriated.
If you've replaced the power supply and you are absolutely sure everything is plugged in right (and the switch on the back of the power supply is not in the "off" position), then we can figure out where to go from there.
Okay good that narrows it down enough. Basically desktops come in "regular" size and "small form factor" size. The small form factor ones take weird shaped power supplies that are harder (though not impossible) to find and more expensive. Yours will be a regular size one so that's good!
What you want is an ATX power supply. This one will work fine: https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ (this is actually the exact one I bought for my new computer I built a few months ago)
If $50 is too much you could go down to $34 with this: https://www.amazon.com/Apevia-ATX-SP600W-Auto-Thermally-Controlled-Protections/dp/B07T25FLC1
Anyway, what there is is one big wide cable with 24 pins that goes in the motherboard, one eight (4+4) pin one that goes into a slot next to the CPU on the motherboard (it's split like that because some older CPUs only needed 4 pins), there's an eight (6+2) pin one that goes into your graphics card (most graphics cards only need six, but some need eight which is why it's split like that). Most of the rest of the cables will be flat rectangular ones, SATA power connectors, that go into your hard drive and DVD drive to supply power to those. If there are any unused connections on the power supply, don't worry that's normal (they include extra connectors for people with lots of stuff). Just kind of tuck them away the best you can so they don't get hit by any fans inside the case (this will make a really annoying noise if it happens).
If you're worried, take careful note (and photos) of how everything was plugged in with the factory power supply.
If replacing the power supply doesn't work, first check your connections. This happens to me sometimes. I built my new computer and I was so excited to turn it on and nothing happened. Upon investigation, I hadn't pushed in one of the connectors all the way (was excited so I went too fast with assembling it). Then it powered on and worked great. Always double check, especially if you replaced the power supply while tired, emotional, or inebriated.
If you've replaced the power supply and you are absolutely sure everything is plugged in right (and the switch on the back of the power supply is not in the "off" position), then we can figure out where to go from there.
Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 (OP) replied with this 6 years ago, 3 hours later, 23 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,681
In the case that my computer is fried then I will like to try my hand at building one. The only problem is that I don't know anything about building PCs as far as compatibility goes. The only things I do know, however, are these requirements.
- Must be within a budget of $600 or less.
- Would like to stick with i7 Cores, my last one was six cores. I mostly just want to stick to what I had and go from there.
- 16 GB of RAM or 8 GB that is capable of being upgraded to 16 GB.
- This is where I don't keep up but what is the most recent graphics card that would get me through the next fifteen or so years of gaming. My PC had a Nvidia GTX 960 (or was it 980, w/e).
- I want to go for the SSD drive but not sure what size I should get. I'm thinking 1 TB if doable.
- I want a smaller more portable case. I'm getting tired of towers now that just sit at home when I could have a case that I could freely carry with me wherever I go when I need to. Plus it makes things cleaner. I am currently looking at this video right now which I found via a Google search.
- Operating system I would like to stick with Windows but if I have to settle for a Linux distro for a time then I wouldn't mind making due with that since Linux is starting to become more game friendly everyday. Plus it's free too. I just want to be able to play Minecraft and The Sims (1, 2, 3, and 4) on it with no problems even if that means having to use Wine or some other program.
This is naturally all a backup plan in case that bright noisy thing did some damage beyond repair.
- Must be within a budget of $600 or less.
- Would like to stick with i7 Cores, my last one was six cores. I mostly just want to stick to what I had and go from there.
- 16 GB of RAM or 8 GB that is capable of being upgraded to 16 GB.
- This is where I don't keep up but what is the most recent graphics card that would get me through the next fifteen or so years of gaming. My PC had a Nvidia GTX 960 (or was it 980, w/e).
- I want to go for the SSD drive but not sure what size I should get. I'm thinking 1 TB if doable.
- I want a smaller more portable case. I'm getting tired of towers now that just sit at home when I could have a case that I could freely carry with me wherever I go when I need to. Plus it makes things cleaner. I am currently looking at this video right now which I found via a Google search.
- Operating system I would like to stick with Windows but if I have to settle for a Linux distro for a time then I wouldn't mind making due with that since Linux is starting to become more game friendly everyday. Plus it's free too. I just want to be able to play Minecraft and The Sims (1, 2, 3, and 4) on it with no problems even if that means having to use Wine or some other program.
This is naturally all a backup plan in case that bright noisy thing did some damage beyond repair.
beckyderp !3NeoVaGFAg replied with this 6 years ago, 17 minutes later, 23 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,684
jodi !ariasXXmaE replied with this 6 years ago, 3 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,686
@1,052,681 (Catherine !ttGirlsPl2)
> when I could have a case that I could freely carry with me wherever I go when I need to
when exactly
> when I could have a case that I could freely carry with me wherever I go when I need to
when exactly
Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 (OP) replied with this 6 years ago, 15 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,688
Okay, so, I was messing around with PC Parts Picker and this is what I ended up with. What do you all think?
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: Intel Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($354.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i 33.84 CFM CPU Cooler ($39.95 @ Amazon)
Storage: SanDisk SSD PLUS 240 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($46.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6 GB Founders Edition Video Card
Case: Fractal Design Node 202 HTPC Case ($68.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair SF 600 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply ($108.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $619.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-10-22 03:32 EDT-0400
I like that case a lot actually. Some of the parts that I used to get some idea of a price range came from the most purchased together with that case on Amazon. Such as the cooling fan and the power supply. But the thing that still confuses me is the motherboard.
@1,052,684 (beckyderp !3NeoVaGFAg)
Okay, so I may have been exaggerating a bit there, but I want to make sure it's futureproof.
@previous (jodi !ariasXXmaE)
Like if I ever wanted to take it over to a friend's house or if I have to quickly grab it in an emergency.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: Intel Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($354.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i 33.84 CFM CPU Cooler ($39.95 @ Amazon)
Storage: SanDisk SSD PLUS 240 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($46.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6 GB Founders Edition Video Card
Case: Fractal Design Node 202 HTPC Case ($68.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair SF 600 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply ($108.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $619.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-10-22 03:32 EDT-0400
I like that case a lot actually. Some of the parts that I used to get some idea of a price range came from the most purchased together with that case on Amazon. Such as the cooling fan and the power supply. But the thing that still confuses me is the motherboard.
@1,052,684 (beckyderp !3NeoVaGFAg)
Okay, so I may have been exaggerating a bit there, but I want to make sure it's futureproof.
@previous (jodi !ariasXXmaE)
Like if I ever wanted to take it over to a friend's house or if I have to quickly grab it in an emergency.
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Dodongo !ZQvsveEcD6 replied with this 6 years ago, 11 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,710
@1,052,688 (Catherine !ttGirlsPl2)
The video card will add another couple hundred, as will the motherboard potentially, and you forgot the RAM. For a motherboard, the biggest thing to consider is the socket type. If you want that CPU, the mobo needs an LGA 1151 300 series socket. Note that this is different from LGA 1151, it has to say 300 series. And since you want that tiny case, it also needs to be a mini-ITX board (this describes the size). You may also have trouble fitting that big ass GPU in that tiny case, you should double check that too.
The video card will add another couple hundred, as will the motherboard potentially, and you forgot the RAM. For a motherboard, the biggest thing to consider is the socket type. If you want that CPU, the mobo needs an LGA 1151 300 series socket. Note that this is different from LGA 1151, it has to say 300 series. And since you want that tiny case, it also needs to be a mini-ITX board (this describes the size). You may also have trouble fitting that big ass GPU in that tiny case, you should double check that too.
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Dodongo !ZQvsveEcD6 double-posted this 6 years ago, 40 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,712
@previous (Dodongo !ZQvsveEcD6)
You should be good on the GPU actually, it will barely fit with a little under an inch of clearance based on the dimensions I found for both. I would be a little concerned about heat though. That GPU is gonna get hot, and crammed in that tiny case without much airflow may not be good for it in the long run. It may still be fine though, I could be overthinking it.
You should be good on the GPU actually, it will barely fit with a little under an inch of clearance based on the dimensions I found for both. I would be a little concerned about heat though. That GPU is gonna get hot, and crammed in that tiny case without much airflow may not be good for it in the long run. It may still be fine though, I could be overthinking it.
Anonymous R joined in and replied with this 6 years ago, 29 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,714
Why are you going to buy a brand new computer when it is clearly you just have a bad component. Sometimes you can just re-seat the RAM and you can fix a problem like yours
Dodongo !ZQvsveEcD6 replied with this 6 years ago, 18 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,715
@previous (R)
I would agree if it weren't for the spark and pop that happened last time she turned it on. That definitely is not a RAM seating issue. But you are right that the economical solution isn't to buy a whole new computer. But if she wanted to upgrade anyway, this is a good excuse to do so.
I would agree if it weren't for the spark and pop that happened last time she turned it on. That definitely is not a RAM seating issue. But you are right that the economical solution isn't to buy a whole new computer. But if she wanted to upgrade anyway, this is a good excuse to do so.
Ananthanarayanan M R replied with this 6 years ago, 9 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,716
@1,052,688 (Catherine !ttGirlsPl2)
lol why are you always complaining about how you cant afford things and then you're buying expensive electronics when its not even neccessary.
also you forgot a motherboard and that cpu is overkill for gaming. buy a better gpu instead. that psu also seems too expensive for what it is.
lol why are you always complaining about how you cant afford things and then you're buying expensive electronics when its not even neccessary.
also you forgot a motherboard and that cpu is overkill for gaming. buy a better gpu instead. that psu also seems too expensive for what it is.
Ananthanarayanan M R double-posted this 6 years ago, 28 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,717
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@1,052,710 (Dodongo !ZQvsveEcD6)
https://www.google.com/search?q=good+on+the+GPU+actually%2C+it+will+barely+fit+with+a+little+under+an+inch+of+clearance+based+on+the+dimensions+I+found&oq=good+on+the+GPU+actually%2C+it+will+barely+fit+with+a+little+under+an+inch+of+clearance+based+on+the+dimensions+I+found&aqs=chrome..69i57.2073j0j9&client=ms-android-americamovil-us-revc&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
Nice Google search
https://www.google.com/search?q=good+on+the+GPU+actually%2C+it+will+barely+fit+with+a+little+under+an+inch+of+clearance+based+on+the+dimensions+I+found&oq=good+on+the+GPU+actually%2C+it+will+barely+fit+with+a+little+under+an+inch+of+clearance+based+on+the+dimensions+I+found&aqs=chrome..69i57.2073j0j9&client=ms-android-americamovil-us-revc&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
Nice Google search
Dodongo !ZQvsveEcD6 replied with this 6 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,836
@previous (lol)
Not sure what exactly you're trying to say. If you found some contradicting information, please share instead of just being a snide cunt about it, so that Catherine doesn't waste her money on components that aren't compatible.
That said, the manufacturer's website for that case says the maximum height for a GPU is 145mm (5.7 inches): https://www.fractal-design.com/products/cases/node/node-202/black/
and Newegg lists that GPU as being 4.4 inches tall: https://www.newegg.com/p/1FT-0004-00293
I'm pretty sure 5.7 is bigger than 4.4, but it's possible that one or both sources are incorrect on their measurements.
Not sure what exactly you're trying to say. If you found some contradicting information, please share instead of just being a snide cunt about it, so that Catherine doesn't waste her money on components that aren't compatible.
That said, the manufacturer's website for that case says the maximum height for a GPU is 145mm (5.7 inches): https://www.fractal-design.com/products/cases/node/node-202/black/
and Newegg lists that GPU as being 4.4 inches tall: https://www.newegg.com/p/1FT-0004-00293
I'm pretty sure 5.7 is bigger than 4.4, but it's possible that one or both sources are incorrect on their measurements.
Meta !Sober//iZs replied with this 6 years ago, 5 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,937
@1,052,716 (Ananthanarayanan M R)
> also you forgot a motherboard and that cpu is overkill for gaming.
God that reminds me of when I sold computers. People would go insane buying computers with an i7 and then run Windows off a 5400 RPM drive because a fast CPU is all you need. Or buy $1000+ computers with an i7 and integrated Intel graphics for gaming ?
It's like they would focus on CPU and nothing else. Forget graphics, forget SSD, just gotta get that i7.
@1,052,688 (Catherine !ttGirlsPl2)
> Like if I ever wanted to take it over to a friend's house or if I have to quickly grab it in an emergency.
Setting up a desktop always seemed like such a pain (hook up the speakers, hook up the monitor, plug in the mouse and keyboard, plug the power cord in for the tower, plug in the power cord for the speakers, plug in the power cord for the monitor, arrange all the shit in a usable fashion on the desk) to me that this thought never even occurred to me. It just sounds exhausting.
If cost is no object you might be better off with a gaming laptop, honestly. Then it's all already built into a nice portable package you can just pick up and put in your bag anytime. Something like this https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-rog-zephyrus-g-15-6-gaming-laptop-amd-ryzen-7-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1660-ti-max-q-512gb-ssd-metalic-hairline-black/6335912.p?skuId=6335912
> also you forgot a motherboard and that cpu is overkill for gaming.
God that reminds me of when I sold computers. People would go insane buying computers with an i7 and then run Windows off a 5400 RPM drive because a fast CPU is all you need. Or buy $1000+ computers with an i7 and integrated Intel graphics for gaming ?
It's like they would focus on CPU and nothing else. Forget graphics, forget SSD, just gotta get that i7.
@1,052,688 (Catherine !ttGirlsPl2)
> Like if I ever wanted to take it over to a friend's house or if I have to quickly grab it in an emergency.
Setting up a desktop always seemed like such a pain (hook up the speakers, hook up the monitor, plug in the mouse and keyboard, plug the power cord in for the tower, plug in the power cord for the speakers, plug in the power cord for the monitor, arrange all the shit in a usable fashion on the desk) to me that this thought never even occurred to me. It just sounds exhausting.
If cost is no object you might be better off with a gaming laptop, honestly. Then it's all already built into a nice portable package you can just pick up and put in your bag anytime. Something like this https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-rog-zephyrus-g-15-6-gaming-laptop-amd-ryzen-7-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1660-ti-max-q-512gb-ssd-metalic-hairline-black/6335912.p?skuId=6335912
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Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 (OP) replied with this 6 years ago, 3 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,940
My computer is at the shop. They don’t think it’s the power supply but it is cheap one. Anon R is right. They said it’s likely a component. I just hope it’s easily repairable for under $75. But I might get a new case though since I just don’t want a fucktall tower. I’m always thinking of starting over by replacing the hard drive with a SSD and new operating system. Just take my old hard drive out and turn it into an external then start over with the SSD drive.
Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 (OP) double-posted this 6 years ago, 16 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,944
I just want to start off with a fresh install of the operating system so that's why I was considering a factory reset, though, I just realized that I would likely have to rebuy or redownload Windows 10 if I were to just start over with a new SSD drive for the operating system, but now might be my chance to switch over to Linux if I have to which I wouldn't mind doing actually.
Anonymous N replied with this 6 years ago, 19 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,951
Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 (OP) replied with this 6 years ago, 36 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,962
Anonymous N replied with this 6 years ago, 50 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,967
Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 (OP) replied with this 6 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,052,991
Anonymous N replied with this 6 years ago, 1 hour later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,053,013
Meta !Sober//iZs replied with this 6 years ago, 10 hours later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,053,064
@1,052,944 (Catherine !ttGirlsPl2)
No you don't. There should be a little sticker on your computer with the Windows logo and a software key. Just go to Microsoft and download windows and then use the key on the sticker on your computer case to activate windows when you install.
No you don't. There should be a little sticker on your computer with the Windows logo and a software key. Just go to Microsoft and download windows and then use the key on the sticker on your computer case to activate windows when you install.
Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 (OP) replied with this 6 years ago, 1 hour later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,053,080
@previous (Meta !Sober//iZs)
Oh, I thought the key was a one time use thing.
Update: Computer is being repaired. It was the power supply and a little bit of the motherboard was fried. Should be operational in a few more days. They just need to order the parts for it.
Oh, I thought the key was a one time use thing.
Update: Computer is being repaired. It was the power supply and a little bit of the motherboard was fried. Should be operational in a few more days. They just need to order the parts for it.
Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 (OP) double-posted this 6 years ago, 54 seconds later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,053,081
I’ll keep you posted further and then it’s back into obscurity.
jodi !ariasXXmaE replied with this 6 years ago, 4 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,053,083
Kook !!rcSrAtaAC replied with this 6 years ago, 5 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,053,092
Dead !Pool..v42s joined in and replied with this 6 years ago, 4 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,053,095
@previous (Kook !!rcSrAtaAC)
Because desperate times obviously
Hope you get it figured out Cat
Because desperate times obviously
Hope you get it figured out Cat
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Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 (OP) replied with this 6 years ago, 10 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,053,097
@1,053,092 (Kook !!rcSrAtaAC)
Because I was in a state of panic when I made this thread.
@1,053,083 (jodi !ariasXXmaE)
Good to see Minichan continue to move forward in my absence. ^_^
Because I was in a state of panic when I made this thread.
@1,053,083 (jodi !ariasXXmaE)
Good to see Minichan continue to move forward in my absence. ^_^
jodi !ariasXXmaE replied with this 6 years ago, 4 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,053,098
Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 (OP) replied with this 6 years ago, 24 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,053,099
@previous (jodi !ariasXXmaE)
I know you have to keep moving forward in life and not stop or else bad things will happen.
I know you have to keep moving forward in life and not stop or else bad things will happen.
Kook !!rcSrAtaAC replied with this 6 years ago, 13 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,053,100
Meta !Sober//iZs replied with this 6 years ago, 8 hours later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,053,168
@1,053,080 (Catherine !ttGirlsPl2)
> Oh, I thought the key was a one time use thing.
Short answer: not really.
Long answer: Windows comes in two versions: OEM and Retail (there's also volume licensing for corporations/schools but we'll just focus on the ones you as an individual can buy). Retail is the "full price" one, it's like $110 for Windows 10 Home. This can be activated on one machine at a time, but you can transfer it from computer to computer.
OEM is the cheaper one. If you buy a prebuilt PC it will have this version. It's exactly the same software as the retail version, but there are two differences: 1) the key is locked to the motherboard it was first installed on (you can re-install/re-activate it but only on the same system) and 2) Microsoft does not provide free tech support (you have to contact the system builder for Windows tech support). These used to be like 30% cheaper than the retail version but looking now it's about the same price at just under ~$110
Volume licensing - these are where those $5-10 eBay Windows 10 keys come from. These are usually stolen and get blacklisted by Microsoft, losing the activation and basically becoming the same as pirated software when Microsoft eventually finds out they were stolen. Avoid these.
There is a good chance you can get a full, legit, retail version of Windows for free: Windows 10 Education Edition. Go to this website: https://onthehub.com/download/free-software/windows-10-education-for-students/ and see if your school is listed. If you have a .edu email address at a participating school, you can download this totally free (this is, in fact, how I got Windows 10 myself 3 years ago). It's actually Windows 10 Enterprise Edition with all the features of Windows 10 Pro and then some. Plus you get to keep it after graduation, too!
> Oh, I thought the key was a one time use thing.
Short answer: not really.
Long answer: Windows comes in two versions: OEM and Retail (there's also volume licensing for corporations/schools but we'll just focus on the ones you as an individual can buy). Retail is the "full price" one, it's like $110 for Windows 10 Home. This can be activated on one machine at a time, but you can transfer it from computer to computer.
OEM is the cheaper one. If you buy a prebuilt PC it will have this version. It's exactly the same software as the retail version, but there are two differences: 1) the key is locked to the motherboard it was first installed on (you can re-install/re-activate it but only on the same system) and 2) Microsoft does not provide free tech support (you have to contact the system builder for Windows tech support). These used to be like 30% cheaper than the retail version but looking now it's about the same price at just under ~$110
Volume licensing - these are where those $5-10 eBay Windows 10 keys come from. These are usually stolen and get blacklisted by Microsoft, losing the activation and basically becoming the same as pirated software when Microsoft eventually finds out they were stolen. Avoid these.
There is a good chance you can get a full, legit, retail version of Windows for free: Windows 10 Education Edition. Go to this website: https://onthehub.com/download/free-software/windows-10-education-for-students/ and see if your school is listed. If you have a .edu email address at a participating school, you can download this totally free (this is, in fact, how I got Windows 10 myself 3 years ago). It's actually Windows 10 Enterprise Edition with all the features of Windows 10 Pro and then some. Plus you get to keep it after graduation, too!
Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 (OP) replied with this 6 years ago, 1 hour later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,053,173
@previous (Meta !Sober//iZs)
My school is listed, but what do I put for the department.
There is a category for “STEM - Engineering,” “Electronics and Computer Technology,” and “Computer Information Systems.” There is one that just has the name of the school.
My school is listed, but what do I put for the department.
There is a category for “STEM - Engineering,” “Electronics and Computer Technology,” and “Computer Information Systems.” There is one that just has the name of the school.
Dead !Pool..v42s replied with this 6 years ago, 1 hour later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,053,187
Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 (OP) replied with this 6 years ago, 20 hours later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,053,442
My computer is home and back on my desk where it belongs. It was the power supply, but the guy said that even if I were to replace it myself I still wouldn't have gotten power due to damage done to the motherboard. So he replaced the power supply for me and repaired the motherboard. I think I might go back there the next time I need drastic computer assistance. He waived the cost for the motherboard repair.
Meta !Sober//iZs replied with this 6 years ago, 9 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,053,446
@1,053,173 (Catherine !ttGirlsPl2)
Try just the name of the school first, and then the other three if that doesn't work. If I recall correctly you are majoring in some computer/stem related thing.
Try just the name of the school first, and then the other three if that doesn't work. If I recall correctly you are majoring in some computer/stem related thing.
Meta !Sober//iZs double-posted this 6 years ago, 27 seconds later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,053,447
jodi !ariasXXmaE replied with this 6 years ago, 22 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,053,451
Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 (OP) replied with this 6 years ago, 27 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,053,452
@1,053,446 (Meta !Sober//iZs)
I'm not sure if I want to do that anymore. It's mostly just because I don't know if I want to venture down an endless path of mathematics or physics. I'm going to finish up this CIS associates degree since for some fucking reason I don't have enough credits for it even though one councilor had me fill out a form for it. I'm taking a break from that to try something new like my regular counselor advised. So this semester I am trying playwriting and liking it so far.
The total was 171.92 after taxes. It would have been more but he waived the repair cost for the motherboard.
@previous (jodi !ariasXXmaE)
Explain what? It's my computer.
I'm not sure if I want to do that anymore. It's mostly just because I don't know if I want to venture down an endless path of mathematics or physics. I'm going to finish up this CIS associates degree since for some fucking reason I don't have enough credits for it even though one councilor had me fill out a form for it. I'm taking a break from that to try something new like my regular counselor advised. So this semester I am trying playwriting and liking it so far.
The total was 171.92 after taxes. It would have been more but he waived the repair cost for the motherboard.
@previous (jodi !ariasXXmaE)
Explain what? It's my computer.
jodi !ariasXXmaE replied with this 6 years ago, 4 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,053,453
Meta !Sober//iZs replied with this 6 years ago, 14 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,053,456
@1,053,452 (Catherine !ttGirlsPl2)
That's not too bad. At least you're back in business.
What kind of credits do you need? Just anything?
That's not too bad. At least you're back in business.
What kind of credits do you need? Just anything?
Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 (OP) replied with this 6 years ago, 30 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,053,462
@1,053,453 (jodi !ariasXXmaE)
Folders and shit. I just have no idea where to start re-organizing plus I'm a fucking digital pack rat.
@previous (Meta !Sober//iZs)
There are a few CIS classes I still need to take including C++. Which might be the only classes I need to take.
Folders and shit. I just have no idea where to start re-organizing plus I'm a fucking digital pack rat.
@previous (Meta !Sober//iZs)
There are a few CIS classes I still need to take including C++. Which might be the only classes I need to take.
Anonymous R replied with this 6 years ago, 2 hours later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,053,503
What was wrong with the mobo? A capacitor popped?