Can anyone know a way to expain this to him?

[Pongpan]

I recently sold a 1.4GHz system bas on ASUS A7V133 to a guy on ebay. Here is what he just wrote me:



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Hi Pongpan:
I noticed that this computer runs at about the same speed as my old one. The one I wanted to replace with a faster one!

Then I made a discovery.

The computer you sold me was not a 1.4MHz computer as advertised. It is a 600 mhz overclocked to 1.4. The motherboard doesn't even go up to 1.4!! So I couldn't even upgrade the CPU if I wanted to!

I would obviously never have paid this much for an antiquated computer. I want you to substitute this computer for one as advertised.

T. Fink.

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Obviosly, the guy is clueless. I don't have time for him. So, I offer a refund. Next time, anyone buying my system probably has to pass the IQ test first. But, hey.... any one wanna try..... ?

 

[richleader]

I'd just cut and paste the product specs from the manufacturers web page and email him reams of information that he can't understand. Volume silences complaints and pushes people into complacency--if it didn't, we wouldn't need lawyers.

 

[Workin']

Man, if you can get a 600MHz CPU to overclock to 1.4GHz you could probably turn water into wine!

That guy's a dumbass. I'd ask him to explain how he came to his conclusion.

 

[baldy]

a refund???

yer yankin our chain, aren't you???

except for a reseller rating that may take a hit, why??????

the dude is a dolt and totally uninformed.

baldy

 

[bevancoleman]

Maybe I missed something but why does he think it is running at 600Mhz???

 

[Magicthyse]

Perhaps you should charge him extra for the overclock bragging rights...

 

[Pongpan]

Well, i think the reason is the jumperless feature of the ASUS A7V133.... If the system crashes or is turned off during POST, the BIOS will reset clock multiplier to lowest possible. This allows overclockers to correct their mistakes. Don't have to go through the process of open the case then short the jumper to clear CMOS, you know..

 

[tmodjeska2001]

Just tell him it's Intel's Speedstep thingy..

If he's that stupid, he'll bite.

 

[NelsonMuntz]

How does he say that you had it overclocked to 1.4 GHz when the board can't even get there??? Obviously a complete and total idiot. Is the thought that it is a 700 MHz (10.5X66 MHz) overclocked to a 1.4 GHz (10.5X 133Mhz)? That is only a 100% overclock, but still probably not theoretically possible. I thought boards that were designed for 133 MHz FSB defaulted to 100 MHz FSB when there was a problem. That would mean it was running at least at 1050 MHz. Go figure...

 

[velvtelvis]

You can get a whole beef head at most slaughterhouses for $30 or so. Put it in a box. Tell him you're sending him a replacement. Mail it.

 

[zzzz]

<< The computer you sold me was not a 1.4MHz computer as advertised. >>


You advertised 1.4Mhz. He should be happy it is 600Mhz.

 

[goog40]

Send him the link to this thread too

 

[olds]

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<< The computer you sold me was not a 1.4MHz computer as advertised. >>


You advertised 1.4Mhz. He should be happy it is 600Mhz. >>



LOL Good catch.

 

[IndyJaws]

Make sure you get your original CPU back (they don't try to pull a switch on you)!