Never again will i build a computer - Page 2

**RGM-79N_GM_CUstom** · 10-03-2005, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheFeniX

Building a PC always has it's little blood-boiling frustrations. In fact, I think my recent upgrade to an Athlon 64 was one of the few installs that didn't shoot any errors in my face. There are times I've had to troubleshoot a new board for almost three hours after installing it. It's part of the experience. I think of it as a right of passage.

Forgot to mention that its part of the fun. No matter how much of a pain in the ass it is.

Iamevil · 10-03-2005, 06:09 PM

I spent literally my last dollars on this. Or crowns, same difference.

I checked VIA and lots of people have the problem in reverse, they have an integrated and change to another and they cannot get a pic on the screen anymore, but all they have to do is change back to the integrated, download the updates and go on their merry way. I cant get any picture with the integrated and not with a seperate either. There is a signal but it tells my screen to power off and pretend to be saving power.

No matter what screen or card i use i cannot get a picture. Everything works, the CD is checked the HDD spins up and the floppy does its thing. I just cant see anything.

I know i have more than enough power becuause my PSU comes from a , now dead, gaming rigg that used more than twice the power this one does.

Steel_Penguin · 10-03-2005, 06:16 PM

Have you tried RMAing the part? You should be able to have it replaced be either VIA or wherever you bought it from. When i built my pc I had to RMA the mobo back to Newegg to get a replacement because of a broken cap. Just part of the whole experience. I agree that it's kinda a right of passage. I like that my computer was built with a little of my own blood (literally

).

**Vulcan** · 10-03-2005, 06:20 PM

You are the recipient of a bad motherboard evil, get it RMA'd.

wildcat2000 · 10-04-2005, 12:54 AM

Building your own computers is hard especially if your OEM parts don't work right together and technology is constantly changing.

Iamevil · 10-04-2005, 05:57 AM

I cant send it back becuase the package isnt in one piece and that company requires things to look like it did when they sent it.

**CingularDuality** · 10-04-2005, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iamevil

I cant send it back becuase the package isnt in one piece and that company requires things to look like it did when they sent it.

Your dog ate it?

Wulfyn · 10-04-2005, 08:08 AM

Assuming you didn't snap something off then you'll be able to return it. Tell them it didn't work, and you want a replacement. Heck to be honest even if you did snap something you'd prob be able to get them to replace it. About the only thing they wouldn't take back is soemthing with water damage.

I built my current computer, and I like that it was my own design (as frustrating as it was having to learn about it all - took 4 OS installs for me to get the right order and things to work properly, but I learnt from it). Anyhow when I first pieced it together it didn't work. Luckily the mobo had Dr. Voice and told me it was a RAM prob. I told the company, and they said ship it back for a full refund (including P&P).

Besides, all those hours of frustration allows me to charge £30/hr fixing up people's computers of an evening

**Vulcan** · 10-04-2005, 10:59 AM

They Original manufacturer will take the part the back even if it's opened. It's faulty and it needs to be RMA'd. It's your choice now.

Steel_Penguin · 10-04-2005, 05:08 PM

Yeah if the site you bought it from doesen't take it back then don't buy from them again. VIA will almost definitley give you a replacement for a faulty part anyway.

Iamevil · 10-04-2005, 05:39 PM

No, my dog dont go downstairs. I on the other hand have been known to do weird stuff when i get angry.

I'll try sending it back, not like i can lose anything anyway.

Iamevil · 10-07-2005, 03:06 PM

Ahh, if i send it back they want to test it which i will pay for along with the sending back and forth, it would cost me more than just buying a new mobo.

**Rincewind** · 10-08-2005, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warcriminal2

what does not kill us makes us stronger

I'm not so sure...

I hate computers

**Vulcan** · 10-08-2005, 07:59 PM

Who makes the mobo and which one is it?

**CingularDuality** · 10-08-2005, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iamevil

Ahh, if i send it back they want to test it which i will pay for along with the sending back and forth, it would cost me more than just buying a new mobo.

That sounds very strange...

10-03-2005, 06:09 PM	#17 (permalink)
Iamevil Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Down south in the north. Posts: 148	Re: Never again will i build a computer I spent literally my last dollars on this. Or crowns, same difference. I checked VIA and lots of people have the problem in reverse, they have an integrated and change to another and they cannot get a pic on the screen anymore, but all they have to do is change back to the integrated, download the updates and go on their merry way. I cant get any picture with the integrated and not with a seperate either. There is a signal but it tells my screen to power off and pretend to be saving power. No matter what screen or card i use i cannot get a picture. Everything works, the CD is checked the HDD spins up and the floppy does its thing. I just cant see anything. I know i have more than enough power becuause my PSU comes from a , now dead, gaming rigg that used more than twice the power this one does.

10-03-2005, 06:16 PM	#18 (permalink)
Steel_Penguin Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florida,USA Age: 20 Posts: 1,970	Re: Never again will i build a computer Have you tried RMAing the part? You should be able to have it replaced be either VIA or wherever you bought it from. When i built my pc I had to RMA the mobo back to Newegg to get a replacement because of a broken cap. Just part of the whole experience. I agree that it's kinda a right of passage. I like that my computer was built with a little of my own blood (literally ). __________________ _____________________ ---

10-03-2005, 06:20 PM	#19 (permalink)
Vulcan Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montreal Age: 30 Posts: 7,574	Re: Never again will i build a computer You are the recipient of a bad motherboard evil, get it RMA'd. __________________ TG Primer - CSS SOP's - INS SOP's

10-04-2005, 12:54 AM	#20 (permalink)
wildcat2000 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pueblo, CO Age: 31 Posts: 519	Re: Never again will i build a computer Building your own computers is hard especially if your OEM parts don't work right together and technology is constantly changing. __________________

10-04-2005, 05:57 AM	#21 (permalink)
Iamevil Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Down south in the north. Posts: 148	Re: Never again will i build a computer I cant send it back becuase the package isnt in one piece and that company requires things to look like it did when they sent it.

10-04-2005, 08:08 AM	#23 (permalink)
Wulfyn Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norwich, UK Age: 29 Posts: 4,236	Re: Never again will i build a computer Assuming you didn't snap something off then you'll be able to return it. Tell them it didn't work, and you want a replacement. Heck to be honest even if you did snap something you'd prob be able to get them to replace it. About the only thing they wouldn't take back is soemthing with water damage. I built my current computer, and I like that it was my own design (as frustrating as it was having to learn about it all - took 4 OS installs for me to get the right order and things to work properly, but I learnt from it). Anyhow when I first pieced it together it didn't work. Luckily the mobo had Dr. Voice and told me it was a RAM prob. I told the company, and they said ship it back for a full refund (including P&P). Besides, all those hours of frustration allows me to charge £30/hr fixing up people's computers of an evening __________________

10-04-2005, 10:59 AM	#24 (permalink)
Vulcan Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montreal Age: 30 Posts: 7,574	Re: Never again will i build a computer They Original manufacturer will take the part the back even if it's opened. It's faulty and it needs to be RMA'd. It's your choice now. __________________ TG Primer - CSS SOP's - INS SOP's

10-04-2005, 05:08 PM	#25 (permalink)
Steel_Penguin Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florida,USA Age: 20 Posts: 1,970	Re: Never again will i build a computer Yeah if the site you bought it from doesen't take it back then don't buy from them again. VIA will almost definitley give you a replacement for a faulty part anyway. __________________ _____________________ ---

10-04-2005, 05:39 PM	#26 (permalink)
Iamevil Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Down south in the north. Posts: 148	Re: Never again will i build a computer No, my dog dont go downstairs. I on the other hand have been known to do weird stuff when i get angry. I'll try sending it back, not like i can lose anything anyway.

10-07-2005, 03:06 PM	#27 (permalink)
Iamevil Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Down south in the north. Posts: 148	Re: Never again will i build a computer Ahh, if i send it back they want to test it which i will pay for along with the sending back and forth, it would cost me more than just buying a new mobo.

10-08-2005, 07:59 PM	#29 (permalink)
Vulcan Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montreal Age: 30 Posts: 7,574	Re: Never again will i build a computer Who makes the mobo and which one is it? __________________ TG Primer - CSS SOP's - INS SOP's

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