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Re: computer won't boot D:
« Reply #30 on: March 12, 2011, 11:23:13 pm »
You'd need a hella-powerful magnet to clear the cmos, it'd be more likely that you did some damage when you ran it without the 8-pin connector(possibly to the CPU itself).

A magnetic screwdriver isn't going to have the force to damage anything on the mobo, unless you're scratching stuff with it.
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Re: computer won't boot D:
« Reply #31 on: March 13, 2011, 12:48:30 am »
Darn this sucks if something broke. I hope it'S not one of the very expensive part. :/

This is why I prefer to buy pre-build computers. I am afraid of screwing something up or buying incompatible parts.
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Re: computer won't boot D:
« Reply #32 on: March 13, 2011, 09:04:12 am »
BAD NEWS!!!! This is DEFINITELY not just me. This is a problem with this motherboard. there are 3 topic made on msi's forum about this and about 4-5 reviews on this motherboard about this problem. I HOPE I dont have to go through another waiting period and I HOPE I dont have to go through another recall D:
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Re: computer won't boot D:
« Reply #33 on: March 13, 2011, 10:09:18 am »
Aww, at least it's not just you and you can get a refund/replacement. :)
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Re: computer won't boot D:
« Reply #34 on: March 13, 2011, 10:47:28 am »
Quote from: Netham45 on March 12, 2011, 11:23:13 pm
You'd need a hella-powerful magnet to clear the cmos, it'd be more likely that you did some damage when you ran it without the 8-pin connector(possibly to the CPU itself).

A magnetic screwdriver isn't going to have the force to damage anything on the mobo, unless you're scratching stuff with it.
You can damage mobos by not plugging in the CPU power connector?
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Re: computer won't boot D:
« Reply #35 on: March 13, 2011, 03:13:53 pm »
X_X I hope it didn't damage my CPU!! That *would* be bad! I saw the smoke near the south bridge anyhow.. like right above it pretty much
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Re: computer won't boot D:
« Reply #36 on: March 13, 2011, 03:20:05 pm »
I suppose the cpu would draw power both through the 24 pin and th e8 pin connector. With only the 24 pin connector plugged in, you could have overloaded a component.
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Re: computer won't boot D:
« Reply #37 on: March 13, 2011, 03:36:42 pm »
Maybe, im posting about it on msi's official forums and there are about like 5 threads with this same problem except mine is an extreme case so ill see what they have to say about it.

edit: if you wanna see what they say, here's the thread link: http://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=146729.msg1091850#msg1091850
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Re: computer won't boot D:
« Reply #38 on: March 15, 2011, 03:38:03 pm »
I am curious if it broke because you did something wrong or if it broke because it's defective, though. I'm not tech-savy, although if it's defective, I would search Google and read reviews or comments about your broken component before getting the same one again, to make sure it isn't a common problem with that one. If it's the case, you should probably find an alternative, although if it's you who did something wrong, I am unsure if getting a refund will be as easy.
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Re: computer won't boot D:
« Reply #39 on: March 15, 2011, 06:42:13 pm »
I've never had a good experience with home-built computers. Whenever I do extensive rebuilding of a computer, it always fries eventually. If the smoke comes out, face the truth: Your motherboard bought the farm. I'm really sorry.

When you go out to look for a replacement computer, buy a Dell. My family currently owns three Dells, and not one of them has had problems (other than being outdated). Even a used Dell is better than a home-built PC. You should be able to transfer your hard disks to your new system.

EDIT: I've noticed you've been posting a lot, momrocker. Why don't you create an account and join us?
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Re: computer won't boot D:
« Reply #40 on: March 15, 2011, 07:51:26 pm »
Quote from: Compynerd255 on March 15, 2011, 06:42:13 pm
EDIT: I've noticed you've been posting a lot, momrocker. Why don't you create an account and join us?
We don't have guest posting. momrocker was here but was permbanned for trolling :/
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Re: computer won't boot D:
« Reply #41 on: March 15, 2011, 07:59:09 pm »
And for that one message he posted on that site.
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Re: computer won't boot D:
« Reply #42 on: March 20, 2011, 09:54:51 pm »
Quote from: Compynerd255 on March 15, 2011, 06:42:13 pm
I've never had a good experience with home-built computers. Whenever I do extensive rebuilding of a computer, it always fries eventually. If the smoke comes out, face the truth: Your motherboard bought the farm. I'm really sorry.

When you go out to look for a replacement computer, buy a Dell. My family currently owns three Dells, and not one of them has had problems (other than being outdated). Even a used Dell is better than a home-built PC. You should be able to transfer your hard disks to your new system.

EDIT: I've noticed you've been posting a lot, momrocker. Why don't you create an account and join us?
Even dells fail, and when they do, tech support isn't always great. It was a major pita when I'm trying to get a replacement motherboard, and I'm talking to some Indian tech support guy who barely knows english. I heard of someone whose hard drive failed after three months. Then, Dell shipped him a refurbished replacement with the same problem that also failed in three months. This happened about three more times, after which I'm guessing he just went to best buy and got a hard drive there.
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Re: computer won't boot D:
« Reply #43 on: March 30, 2011, 02:35:45 am »
I also often heard bad stories about Dell laptops. In the past, most of the time when someone on forums brought up a topic about how his laptop hard drive died. I'm not sure if this changed.

Personally I decided to stay away from building computers myself in case. I'm not tech-savy enough for that kind of stuff and even kllrnohj on Cemetech once recommended to not bother if you don't know what you're doing (and he knows his stuff).

EDIT: Nvm this was Foamy3, not Kllrnohj.
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