It's dead

[katrisims]

Okay, another quick update. Apparently the motherboard my friend has isn't compatible with my computer, which means basically that I'll be getting a new machine. At times like this I'm quite content I've been saving some money for these situations: in case something breaks. So now I'm not in panic over the computer. It'll cost some, but I can afford it without too much stress, gladly.

My friend said he could put a computer together from pieces if I give him a budget, which I then did. We'll then see what suggestions he makes. Supposedly by putting it together from pieces I can get better quality with the same money - though I suspect the real motivation is that he gets to play around with computer parts. :)

Well, anyway. Things are slowly moving along, so that's good. I believe at the end of this I'll owe my buddy a beer. Or possibly home-baked cookies.

Comments

[ndainye.livejournal.com]

Aww, I'm sorry that the quicker/less expensive solution didn't work for you but YAY new computer!!

[katrisims.livejournal.com]

Yeah, financially/time-wise it would have been nice if it had worked but on the other hand... Whee new computer!

[docnerd.livejournal.com]

Yay for new computer! You'll get more for your money letting your friend build it for you, plus you won't end up with all the factory-default-installed software bloat.

My boyfriend's building himself a new computer this summer, and he's giving me the old one. Letting them have their fun is the best way to go.

[katrisims.livejournal.com]

New computer yay! For both of us! Letting the guys have their fun with computer parts is definitely a win-win. *nods*

[esmeiolanthe.livejournal.com]

Well, congratulations on a new computer, anyway! *highfive*

Maybe it'll be a beer /and/ cookies you'll owe him. What cookies go well with beer?

[katrisims.livejournal.com]

Yay new computer! *highfive*

That does sound like something. *ponders* Maybe I'll ask him. "What kind of cookies would you like with your beer?" :)

[biglenny.livejournal.com]

Yay for a new computer! I hope it will work out for you.

[katrisims.livejournal.com]

Whee, computer! Thanks, I hope so too. :)