i just realized this, come in and read my first computer build experience!!

[MikeMike]

Well, i just realized this, but built the comp back in july of 2k2.

First order.

MB NFORCE 415-D|A7N266-C ASUS
VGA CARDEX|GF4 TI4200 128MBTVGS RT
amd 1700+ OEM

i try and unlock the processor, and fry it.
GPU is DOA

RMA
GPU, get new working one.

Buy new processor DOA.
Mobo ends up becoming DOA (no idea why)

RMA both, end up getting a proc back in return no idea why, end up selling it!!!

buy IT7max and 1.8a

they end up good and the rest is history

Do i have bad luck or what?

and i wondered why this rig cost 1600$

 

[isaacmacdonald]

wow. that sucks.

 

[ChefJoe]

Try unlocking processor and fry it, mobo ends up going DOA ? Now I know why places are so nasty about RMAs.

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: ChefJoe
Try unlocking processor and fry it, mobo ends up going DOA ? Now I know why places are so nasty about RMAs.

mobo worked, and i know it wasnt the proc's fault it fried

 

[MegaCharger]

Sorry I'm a newb 🙁 I'm trying to bulid my own PC so I want to know as much as possible before I actually put it together. What is DOA?

 

[microAmp]

Originally posted by: MegaCharger
Sorry I'm a newb 🙁 I'm trying to bulid my own PC so I want to know as much as possible before I actually put it together. What is DOA?

DOA = Dead on Arrival

 

[ChefJoe]

If it worked, how was it dead on _arrival_ ?

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: ChefJoe
If it worked, how was it dead on _arrival_ ?

ok, not exactly doa, but doa on arrival on new proc, and other trial procs