It looks like I have worn out another computer. I know I know

I've been on the laptop for 5 days now.

It seems I've toasted the MB and some Brand New DDR memory on the desktop.

I have lots of new hardware so it will just be:
a new case
a new MB
a New processor.

I have to start saving again to build my own this time and upgrade to this set-up.

http://www.memoryexpress.com/index.p...ctID=6135&SID=
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index.p...ctID=5109&SID=
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index.p...ctID=7187&SID=


Thoughts?

 

Aww crud Dennis.....

Where did you go online? Is there anyway you could have picked up some crap, directly or indirectly?

Not just online but new programs you either bought or d-loaded that might conflict with what you have?

Something like this happened to me twice.

I found the fault went away when I got rid of some stupiud programs by not necessarily trusty writers.

YOU WAITED FIVE DAYS TO TELL US?
DO YOU REALISE HOW FAR IT COULD SPAWN.......

 

Dennis, if I told you once, I told you a thousand times!!! Stay away from the Canadian ****, it is just full of viruses!!!!

 

Dennis, that case doesn't come with a power supply. That will be another $50 (usd) on top of the case.

 

I just bought a new 500w PS in February.
I want the case for not onloy the looks but for what it holds and the cooling motors expansion

I can get computer cooling fans really cheap up here.

But, All my hardware is relatively new.

Power supply,DVDwriter CDR writer,3.5 Floppy, 80 Gig HD, 120 Gig HD, 2 sticks of DDR 266 which can be exchanged for the newer stuff at no extra cost.

I don't what happened except the MB and processor seemed to freak out.
I had SDRAM problems initially so I went ang got the 2 Micron DDR 2100 512mb sticks.
The puter worked okay for about a week.
The Ram was bad apparently.
Replaced it with Kingston sticks last week.
Upon installation,
The computer would work with one or the other but not both sticks at the same time.
With one stick of the new 512 DDR the puter would feeze up occasionally
With 2 sticks it wouldn't boot to windows ,I got a message saying it couldn't find Msconfig.
I had the computer tested twice at the same place.
Last week and now Tuesday
Last week they said it was the Micron DDR RAM
Yesterday, It is the Both sticks new Kingstoin RAM failing in certain sectors plus the MB and processor.

The tech guy said it just wore out from overuse.


Let's just say it has become possessed.

I'm looking for feedback on the MB & processor I chose.

I wuld also like to get a card (if that's what it's called) to watch TV on the puter

 

buy some good anti-spyware, symantecs softwore and some anti-virus software. Machine could be getting attacked by hackers.

 

Spybot-Search and Destroy is a great little program for keeping spyware/adware at bay. It has helped me solve some of my problems in the past.

 

It definitely does not sound like a virus to me. I agree with you - it's hardware.

MSI is a good name in boards. Have you checked out any of the review sites? They have good information about what's good and what's not. You're going to need a BIG heat sink for that chip, I think. If you don't have one to fit it, expect to spend another $60 or so for a good one.

I like Antec cases - I bought an ultra-quiet model and I love it. You can barely hear it run.

 

Who said anything about a VIRUS?

It sure wasn't me ....even thinking that caused the MB and prosessor to fail.

Basically My MB and processor Wore Out and partially failed


I have all the protection I need from the Internet.

Btw, Symantec sucks big time IMO.
I had norton AV for 2 years, nothing but problems with it always disconneting my ISP connection
I have AVG,Spybot S & D,

My topic is about ... I just need a more quality product to last longer than the last ones did did

 

Try a 2x processor, about 70 dollars more.

 

That's something that I've never heard of...computer chips wearing out from overuse. I work for a semiconductor company and they don't wear out! They fail for a host of other reasons, but they don't wear out from overuse. Somebody is pulling your leg with that advice. Sounds like a compatibility or maybe an ESD problem. Motherboards routinely fail but it is not from overuse, you'll get cold solder joints or broken traces.
Pay the extra $$ for higher quality mb's, they're worth it.

....just trying to help.

gw

 

I don't buy the 'overuse' theory, either. But cheaper boards don't last as long. Quality absolutely counts.

Personally, I'm happy with my Asus board. I spent almost $200 on it, but it was worth it. Fits perfectly, zero reliabilty problems.

The only issue I have is that the CPU fan clogs up with dust and the chip gets too hot.

 

gw is correct, I have never heard of chips wearing out from over use. Heat is the general cause of failures. Mainly from dirt or failing fans etc. Speaking of which I need to clean out my system.

Son says:
MSI M-bds are OK
Gigabyte are better

He used to use A-bit but they were bought out by another company and he has no idea about present quality.

It sounds like you are shopping at a local supplier. The case you are looking at shows to be on backorder. If your local computer house stands behind the MSI board it would be OK. Have them assemble the computer but make sure you get all of the instruction manuals and installation disks.

 

Just pick up a used Commodore 64.

 

Mill1on I was looking at getting a thermaltake tsunami and found this site. top one looks like the one your thinking about getting and $20 cheaper.
http://search.store.yahoo.com/cgi-bi...oxide&x=18&y=7