Newegg is worthless

[Ichinisan]

Well it did boot. So shut up. I found on here or somewhere the board scans for errors when there is none AND FOR THE LAST TIME NEWEGG SAID THE BOARD WAS NOT FIRED. Unless you've talked to newegg about my board, shut up.

Sad thing is I built my other computer and never had errors with it, except 1. I plugged the RAM in the wrong slot but my computer has ran like a champ for a year.

I thought this build was the same concept. How wrong I was.

THE BOARD IS NOT FIRED. I'VE TALKED TO NEWEGG 4 times regarding the board RMA.

I just don't get a replacement because they lost my shield and a cpu fan pin was bent. What a waste of $16 for accidental warranty.:'(

ITS NOT FIRED!

For future reference: "Fried" is the word you are looking for.

"It is not fried."

 

[Ichinisan]

Holy Mother Of God!

Let me get this strait here:

1: You fried this board by mounting it without using the standoffs. (http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2363476)
2: Your CPU fan would not work because you bent the pin on the motherboard.
3: You RMAd the motherboard and fan knowing fully well that you had damaged the motherboard.
4: You created a thread to complain about how terrible Neweg is for not wanting to replace your MB for free.



This truly is ownage of the year stuff.

I am wondering, did anybody from Anan tipped Newegg about this idiot.... LOL

PS: OP apparently zapped himself on the MB. How does one zaps himself on a motherboard considering the fact that there is no high voltage on it.

Well, he says it's not fried. It's still a bit of fail that he would send it back for a CPU fan issue and not notice that the CPU fan connector has a bent pin. Presumably, it can be bent back. He might be getting a 100% functional board back from Newegg.

 

[SOFTengCOMPelec]

Well, he says it's not fried. It's still a bit of fail that he would send it back for a CPU fan issue and not notice that the CPU fan connector has a bent pin. Presumably, it can be bent back. He might be getting a 100% functional board back from Newegg.

The OP seems to have made many threads about it, so it is difficult to keep up. But I think as well as the "fan failure", it was coming up with many fault codes, so it may well be "FIRED" !.

This is the thread I was referring to (Error codes). BUT this poster makes so many millions of threads, and is not the clearest of posters. I find it difficult to 100% follow what is going on.

 

[HeXen]

My manual was very brief and had nothing about standoffs. Basically said stick the board in the case. That's it. Then it was a bunch of crap in 8 languages. Get same case next time and I wouldn't be out a ton of money.

Granted most mobo manuals are very generic but keep in mind that many cases have standoffs already installed, most all of mine over the years did but I think many of the cheaper ones don't. those manuals are designed as guidelines for "professionals" if you will. I think it even says something about having a proper builder do it or something to that effect.
It's like buying a model airplane that has a high skill level rating, not really for beginners but of course we all start somewhere.

However the best thing any new builder should do is consult youtube videos showing you step by step not only how to build but what to avoid. Learn from the mistakes of others. There are countless PC building videos, bios tweaking videos....etc.

Most importantly, take your time. Computer equipment can generally tolerate a lot but treat it as if it was made of conductive glass. Wear anti static bands even though it's rare, shit happens. Follow along with the instructional videos and try to find one that is detailed. There are a ton of little things to watch out for even though PC building is considered easy.

 

[circusslaughter]

Granted most mobo manuals are very generic but keep in mind that many cases have standoffs already installed, most all of mine over the years did but I think many of the cheaper ones don't. those manuals are designed as guidelines for "professionals" if you will. I think it even says something about having a proper builder do it or something to that effect.
It's like buying a model airplane that has a high skill level rating, not really for beginners but of course we all start somewhere.

However the best thing any new builder should do is consult youtube videos showing you step by step not only how to build but what to avoid. Learn from the mistakes of others. There are countless PC building videos, bios tweaking videos....etc.

Most importantly, take your time. Computer equipment can generally tolerate a lot but treat it as if it was made of conductive glass. Wear anti static bands even though it's rare, shit happens. Follow along with the instructional videos and try to find one that is detailed. There are a ton of little things to watch out for even though PC building is considered easy.

$120 case, so maybe I'll just give up on this build. I apparently am just too retarded to do anything. *drools*

 

[Imaginer]

You see so many people saying that game consoles suck and just build your own PC because it's so easy, well here ya go. This is why people don't like building their own computer.

Or buy a custom made or offered models from OEMs and manufacturers with robust support. It is much like buying a car with AAA service versus doing all small routine maintenance yourself and carry provisions for emergency roadside repairs.

It depends on the adeptness and willingness to dive into various levels of complexity, in any tool use and maintenance. Appliances are the same way.

I know for one, I will not get down to bare code compilation for many functions and would rely on companies to have software support (software is time intensive), but I would dive into hardware and assembly of major components. Some may want to treat the entire computer like a black box and not go any deeper than running high level functions and programs (completing games, writing emails, etc.).

That mentality, is why PC gaming is treated as an elitist territory, but PC gaming should encourage solution building mindsets, something I feel is lacking over time. Instead of looking down on someone who has not been versed as the veteran user, the veteran users should guide and provide additions to knowledge for the newcomer, like anything else.

Again, circusslaughter, do not feel discouraged. Mistakes can be a hard lesson. But do not let it dissuade you from PC gaming and PC usage.

 

[circusslaughter]

This site is crap. All any has done is be mean amd just call me a lying fraud. I'll find somewhere else if I need anymore help.

K thx.

 

[Imaginer]

Wear anti static bands that are properly grounded even though it's rare, shit happens.

And I would have the power supply connected to the wall and installed in the case before everything else. This ensures definite grounding. Working on or over carpet, no socks either for that matter.

And if an anti-static strap isn't available, the periodic touching of the hands to the bare chassis metal would keep you grounded enough for the purposes of PC assembly (in my opinion).

And I think everyone should forget about those cordless anti-static wrist bands...

 

[bbhaag]

This site is crap. All any has done is be mean amd just call me a lying fraud. I'll find somewhere else if I need anymore help.

K thx.

Man you gots to just stop...these guys are eating you alive. The more you do this the more it feeds them.

 

[circusslaughter]

K.

 

[SOFTengCOMPelec]

This site is ****. All any has done is be mean amd just call me a lying fraud. I'll find somewhere else if I need anymore help.

K thx.

I agree with the "mean" bit, as regards at least some of the posts (replies), you have received.
It takes time to gain experience with building custom computers.

We can all make mistakes, apart from me. (i nevvur mak mystakkes, KNOT evur).

 

[nickbits]

This thread delivers

 

[circusslaughter]

K.

 

[Ns1]

This site is crap. All any has done is be mean amd just call me a lying fraud. I'll find somewhere else if I need anymore help.

K thx.

We broke another one

 

[SOFTengCOMPelec]

K.

It would probably be best to post something on the lines of, "Moderators, PLEASE close this thread, it has gone somewhat off-track".

Then pursue getting your stuff back from Newegg, or whatever, and letting the dust settle.
You are probably feeling sore about what has just happened, but are best off seeing it as a learning experience.

 

[Hugh Jass]

I apparently am just too retarded to do anything. *drools*

Pretty much.

 

[Hugh Jass]

This site is crap. All any has done is be mean amd just call me a lying fraud. I'll find somewhere else if I need anymore help.

K thx.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

This site is crap. All any has done is be mean amd just call me a lying fraud. I'll find somewhere else if I need anymore help.

K thx.

Maybe your uncle can fix us for you.

 

[Ichinisan]

I suggest editing the OP to clarify things so people reading this thread won't keep reaching the incorrect conclusion about the board being fried by installing without standoffs.

 

[Soundmanred]

This isn't about learning, making mistakes, etc.
It's about messing up something and expecting the company to pay for it by telling them you got it that way.
i.e. Lying, misleading, defrauding...however you want to categorize it.
Like I said, I've ruined things (not just PC parts) due to my own ignorance but I've never tried to pass the blame.
You're feeling attacked because you know that it was wrong.

 

[Soundmanred]

I suggest editing the OP to clarify things so people reading this thread won't keep reaching the incorrect conclusion about the board being fried by installing without standoffs.

No, that is what he did. He's trying to tell us now that it was something minor. If it was what he says, it would not have been doing what he was saying in his posts asking for help.
It's called backtracking.
At least people will know to stay away if he ever starts posting in FS/T.

 

[circusslaughter]

K. I'm not a dude. K.

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Bent cpu pins.

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Not fried board.

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[Soundmanred]

1. Doesn't matter.
2. So you say. You don't even know if it's a "CPU pin" or a CPU fan pin". These are two TOTALLY different things.
3. It's not totally fried, but I'm sure it's not 100% working either.

Good riddance.

 

[circusslaughter]

K.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

K. I'm not a dude. K.

Bent cpu pins.

Not fried board
K.

Remember, "it pays to be a mean girl."

K?