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Post by JumpMasterG on Sept 27, 2007 16:19:34 GMT -5
Well, my Gateway piece of crap has died again. I'm on my emergency Compaq running Windows ME. I was able to play DOD a bit but more than likely I'm through for a while. I believe it's the second motherboard this thing has totaled! It's out of warranty and they aint wanting to hear about it. I certainly aint in the market for a new box!!! Looking bad for my DOD future!  At least I can post! |
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Post by Beek on Sept 27, 2007 16:27:51 GMT -5
what speed is the Gateway??
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Post by JumpMasterG on Sept 27, 2007 16:59:04 GMT -5
AMD Athlon 64 Proc. 4000+
2000Mhz
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Post by Beek on Sept 27, 2007 17:02:59 GMT -5
Hmm that sucks.
Sounds like time to trash the ME and load 98 on the sucker.
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Post by JumpMasterG on Sept 27, 2007 17:14:16 GMT -5
this one has other issues also. I'm not sure what exactly ails it.
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Post by profbuldge on Sept 27, 2007 18:22:36 GMT -5
Look around, you should be able to get just a basic system (mobo, cpu, ram, box) for around $100. Save what you need on your hd and wipe it clean and reinstall everything to the new system. It's kinda funny really, when a pc decides that it's done there is nothing you can do.  Hope you get back up and going soon. |
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Post by JumpMasterG on Sept 28, 2007 5:37:47 GMT -5
I got too much going on to put this at the top. The Compaq will allow kids to do homework but right now the things not liking DOD. I know a guy who will look at it. Well, probably need some time away to finish up a few projects and actively try to sell a vehicle or two. Then, maybe I can buy a Beekman 3000!!! ;D
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Post by static on Sept 28, 2007 8:22:49 GMT -5
hey i know you can get board ram processor and case for under 200 bucks , i did it for my wife a couple months ago . heck its way better then mine, you wont need case and if you buy board that uses the ram u have that will save mony to . all you should need is motherboard prossesor combow, maybe hundred bucks i think i only paid 80 bucks for hers and it runs great. about a hour to put everything togeather then your ready for clean install so pretty much use everthing you have just replace motherboad-prossesor your good to go, good luck
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Post by Beek on Sept 28, 2007 8:42:46 GMT -5
.... Then, maybe I can buy a Beekman 3000!!! ;D Heck mine is 6months old. Want to buy it??? |
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Post by JumpMasterG on Sept 30, 2007 15:33:36 GMT -5
Are all your hacks included?! ;D
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Post by Beek on Sept 30, 2007 18:25:41 GMT -5
Yup
I got the Hodgie shoot ya in the head hack
I've got the Lonewolf camping hack.
I've got the knife Trin in the back hack and last
I've got the constable piss you off hack.
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Post by JumpMasterG on Oct 4, 2007 12:31:28 GMT -5
You have to have a hack to piss Constable off??!  Well, my issue is not the power supply. We reset (CMOS?) on the board and it came on momentarily but only once which led my tech to go back to motherboard issues. One is now on order. It will be either that or the processor chip but the chip, when power is applied warms up so it should be ok. I'll still be down until next week. I'm talking all this tech crap and I only know just enough to be dangerous!!! I suppose I should learn this stuff at some point so I can fix/build my own computers. I like a good challenge and it does interest me...eh, maybe later! |
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Post by trainman on Oct 4, 2007 19:24:59 GMT -5
sorry to hear that hope you can get it fixed.
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Post by JumpMasterG on Oct 10, 2007 14:22:36 GMT -5
Well it's fixed and I'll get it back tomorrow. Fried motherboard.
I doubt I'll be on much until the weekend though as I've actually discovered that there's life outside of this insidious game and am quite busy! Hope to see (and kill) the gang soon!
G
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Post by sinz on Oct 10, 2007 16:30:52 GMT -5
cant wait to part your hair with my shovel!!!!!
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