Agen Posted February 11, 2002 Share Posted February 11, 2002 I promise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormHammer Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 I'm Baaaaaacccckkkk!! Hey, thanks for all the concern, people. It's really, really appreciated. To make a long story short...it took a lot longer than expected (and a much larger stick) to get my PC up and running again. To complicate matters, I managed to catch a bug off my son (he's a sharing lad), so I couldn't get into work and 'borrow' a PC to maintain contact. When the engineer eventually replaced my motherboard...it didn't have ISA slots. My modem needed one. So it's taken until now to get a different (external USB) modem (from a friend) in order to get back online. I put it down to Sod's Law...my PC goes down and suddenly there are screenshots and trailers everywhere... Oh well...never mind. Oh, and before I forget...Welcome to the forums TUS_Tomcat. I hope you enjoy your stay...here... *hands over a chocolate Jedi Medallion* And Toa Tahu...if I missed you out, accept my apologies. Here... *hands over two gold-wrapped chocolate Jedi Medallions* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyOneCanoli Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 Ugh, that sucks. But it's good to know you're back and safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagabond Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 Welcome back StormHammer...this place hasn't been as chocolately without you But the return of your presence is a welcome event. Pull up a bar stool and order your favorite beverage - what's that? Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster<sup>TM</sup>? Now that will put hair on your chest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormHammer Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 *pulls up bar stool* That's mighy nice of you, Vagabond. Make mine a double. Canoli...heh. It wasn't so bad, I guess. After all, they did replace my MoBo with one that takes both SDRAM and DDR RAM...and will apparently take an Athlon XP processor. That makes my upgrade path a whole lot easier...and alleviates the need to get a new MoBo in the next six months as I had intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPMaximilian Posted February 13, 2002 Author Share Posted February 13, 2002 Great to have you back Stormy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormHammer Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 Great to be back, JP. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digl Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 welcome back StormHammer hey you should take a look at the valley, there are dozens of :newbie:S waiting for their chocolates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Krayt Tion Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 When the engineer eventually replaced my motherboard...it didn't have ISA slots. My modem needed one. Dinosaur Modem! Wouldn't it be cheaper to replace the modem instead of mobo? Unless you have other ISA devices you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormHammer Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 Dinosaur modem! LOL, Krayt. That's exactly what I thought when I bought this machine 20 months ago. I think that originally, on the MSI MoBo I had first, they put an ISA modem in to resolve a resource conflict. Although they could have just skimped on the modem the tight-fisted...hrm... Anyway, the first time I had (long-term) PC woes, I had them change the MoBo and processor (to a Socket A Chaintech 7AJA and Athlon T-Bird 850 from a Slot A MSI 6195 with Athlon 800). I only got that because I wasn't happy with the ORB drive I originally had with the machine, so to offset the cost I had the upgrade. My system was a lot more stable after that. Anyway, the Chaintech had an ISA slot, so the modem was not replaced at the time. Now...this time around...the Chaintech motherboard itself seems to have just died. The PC started up, the LEDs flashed (there was power there), but it didn't even attempt the POST. I knew it had to be either Mobo or processor. The problem is...my PC supplier no longer stocks the Chaintech 7AJA motherboard. They sent the engineer out with an ASUS MoBo...which doesn't have ISA slots. Hence the need for a modem replacement. On the one hand, it was a pain not being able to access the net for a while...but on the other, I've now got a more current MoBo for no cost. I also have an external 56k modem that seems to be working at the moment. I'm not complaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Krayt Tion Posted February 14, 2002 Share Posted February 14, 2002 No good computer nerd deservers those kinds of hardware woes. My biggest computer-related problem right now (aside from my desperate need to repartition reformat and reinstall win98se) is my monitor... 22" inches and over a thousand dollars of love... currently significantly dimmed and is not able to display in inch in from either side of the screen. Lesson to be learned: any time you pay that much for something don't skimp on the extended warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormHammer Posted February 14, 2002 Share Posted February 14, 2002 That sounds pretty serious, Krayt. You're right about making sure you have an adequate warranty. I had a 3-year warranty right from the start on everything...but really I should have extended that for my monitor, if nothing else, seeing as I intend to upgrade other components. I'm not looking to replace my monitor for quite a while, though, because I'm happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUS_Tomcat Posted February 14, 2002 Share Posted February 14, 2002 Originally posted by StormHammer Oh, and before I forget...Welcome to the forums TUS_Tomcat. I hope you enjoy your stay...here... I found it I found it!!!! thank you And i will (am!) enjoy(ing) my stay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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