So I'm moving to New Orleans...need TIPS!

[RollWave]

But I'm flying there so I either need to check it into the plane or ship it via Fedex. I still have the box my Antec case came with so that should be good...

I was just wondering if anyone had any tips of how I should go about shipping this computer...anything that might help me prevent damage that isnt too much of a pain in the ass.

 

[Baked]

Don't use UPS or FedEx ground.

 

[RollWave]

Originally posted by: Baked
Don't use UPS or FedEx ground.

So you would suggest FedEx Express?

 

[FoBoT]

here is a tip for you, watch out for hurricanes

 

[MustangSVT]

hmmm lots of insulation and padding... and good luck.

 

[RollWave]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
here is a tip for you, watch out for hurricanes

Yeah...I'm going to grad school at tulane and they gave me an emergency contact sheet to fill out that had my #1 and #2 places for evacuation.

 

[RollWave]

Originally posted by: MustangSVT
hmmm lots of insulation and padding... and good luck.

I have a feeling this could end with me in tears.

 

[Electric Amish]

Two things-

Un-mount your CPU Heatsink/fan and ship outside or separately from the system so it doesn't break loose and trash the innards of the computer (happened to a friend).

Buy a raft.

 

[Bootprint]

Originally posted by: rnp614

Originally posted by: MustangSVT
hmmm lots of insulation and padding... and good luck.

I have a feeling this could end with me in tears.

Just think positive, it's not a bashed in computer case. It's a computer in modern art.

 

[TheoPetro]

earn to swim

 

[RollWave]

Originally posted by: Electric Amish
Two things-

Un-mount your CPU Heatsink/fan and ship outside or separately from the system so it doesn't break loose and trash the innards of the computer (happened to a friend).

Buy a raft.

Actually I'm waiting to receive my X2...maybe I'll just wait until I get to NO to install it....and take the HSF off in the meantime.

 

[MustangSVT]

Originally posted by: rnp614

Originally posted by: MustangSVT
hmmm lots of insulation and padding... and good luck.

I have a feeling this could end with me in tears.

yeah.. I cant imagine it being shipped in perfect condition.

I do suggest that you back up any info that u need on DVD and take it with you on the plane. and take the hdd out from the computer and put it in the box that hdds come with and pack that in its own box. hmm maybe you can put that in your air plane luggage and it might be safer.

 

[RollWave]

Originally posted by: MustangSVT

Originally posted by: rnp614

Originally posted by: MustangSVT
hmmm lots of insulation and padding... and good luck.

I have a feeling this could end with me in tears.

yeah.. I cant imagine it being shipped in perfect condition.

I do suggest that you back up any info that u need on DVD and take it with you on the plane. and take the hdd out from the computer and put it in the box that hdds come with and pack that in its own box. hmm maybe you can put that in your air plane luggage and it might be safer.

Yeah I have an external, so anything necessary is on that thing. I dont really have any extremely important info on my computer.

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: Baked
Don't use UPS or FedEx ground.

Don't go!

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: MustangSVT
hmmm lots of insulation and padding... and good luck.

And maybe a PFD. :laugh:

 

[bennylong]

I used Fed Ex to ship mine from SF to LA. Guess what, I had to buy a new computer. Crap wouldn't start up

 

[RollWave]

Originally posted by: bennylong
I used Fed Ex to ship mine from SF to LA. Guess what, I had to buy a new computer. Crap wouldn't start up

well thats encouraging. hahaha

 

[Captante]

Originally posted by: jadinolf

Originally posted by: Baked
Don't use UPS or FedEx ground.

Don't go!

QFT

 

[RollWave]

Originally posted by: Captante

Originally posted by: jadinolf

Originally posted by: Baked
Don't use UPS or FedEx ground.

Don't go!

QFT

Right. Except I start school the 9th.

 

[randay]

get flood insurance.

 

[Feldenak]

Here's a tip...don't live below sea level in a hurricane prone area.

 

[RollWave]

Originally posted by: Feldenak
Here's a tip...don't live below sea level in a hurricane prone area.

thanks for the smart ass comment.

 

[Nik]

Originally posted by: jadinolf
Don't go!

Best advice ever given.

/thread

 

[Nik]

Originally posted by: rnp614

Originally posted by: Feldenak
Here's a tip...don't live below sea level in a hurricane prone area.

thanks for the smart ass comment.

Why in the name of god's green earth did you choose to go to school in such an f'ing hell hole?

 

[RollWave]

Originally posted by: GuideBot

Originally posted by: rnp614

Originally posted by: Feldenak
Here's a tip...don't live below sea level in a hurricane prone area.

thanks for the smart ass comment.

Why in the name of god's green earth did you choose to go to school in such an f'ing hell hole?

I like the prgram. Plus, the area I'm living in was basically fine. The downtown area was basically okay.