StRiKeR Posted August 2, 2004 My computer got hit by lighting last night, even though it was plugged into a surge protector. It was a wicked storm, that lasted 4 hours. Some of the loudest thunder I have ever heard in my entire life. Anyway, I opened up the case and my motherboard, sound card, and video card are fried. I just bought the 9800 XT last week :-( So it's gonna be awhile before I can experiance the gaming bliss that is DOOM 3... Why not go buy another one, well unfortunetly, my fridge, and washer, and dryer are fried also. So....... So guys, if a storm comes up, unplug all expensive equipment regardless if its plugged into a surge protector or not. Better yet, cut off the main power at the freakin breaker! :-( 0 Share this post Link to post
sandmanfvr Posted August 2, 2004 Sorry about that, but when I am done on my pc, I turn it off and un plug it. Always. Never have to worry about lightning. Hope you get the computer up and running soon. 0 Share this post Link to post
StRiKeR Posted August 2, 2004 Yeah we live and learn, I am on a Athlon 800 mhz,64mb ram,and a 32mb gforce 2 right now,lol. 0 Share this post Link to post
DoomUK Posted August 2, 2004 Ooofff... mate that's bad. Your rig has my condolencies. 0 Share this post Link to post
Majnun Posted August 2, 2004 If you just bought the card you might be able to exchange it. Don't TELL them it got fried by lightning. Unless it's real obvious by looking at it just say "It doesn't work in my system, I need to exchange it for another one." As long as you have the receipt they should go for it...unless of course you bought it on ebay or something like that. I had a modem I bought at BestBuy get fried like that within a week of getting it...I took it back and traded it in (for a better modem no less). 0 Share this post Link to post
etimmerAZ Posted August 2, 2004 Tonight at 8:00 (GMT -700) I will stop playing DooM 3 and turn off my computer from 5 minutes in memorial to your PC. 0 Share this post Link to post
DoomUK Posted August 2, 2004 etimmerAZ said:Tonight at 8:00 (GMT -700) I will stop playing DooM 3 and turn off my computer from 5 minutes in memorial to your PC. Likewise. Although I won't have Doom 3 for 2 weeks (must stop gumbling about that). 0 Share this post Link to post
mediaxs Posted August 2, 2004 Who wants to bet he replaces his pc first and is playing Doom 3 in a few days while starved (no food), wearing same clothes for a week (no washer), and unbathed (maybe water heater got taken out too!)? 0 Share this post Link to post
Endureth Posted August 2, 2004 Wouldn't it be the responsibility of the company that made the surge protector to replace your system? On a related note, a friend of mine had a similar problem and found out that his gear was infact fine, it was the power supply that needed replaced. The system would come on but only in windows and only 8 bit color or something like that. Took the repairman 3 days to realize the problem was the power supply. -E 0 Share this post Link to post
SupremeGeneral Posted August 2, 2004 I will turn off my computer for 30 minutes with Doom 3 sitting on my desk to mourn for your loss... ...But its odd cause my house got surged many times and my pc never fried ???? 0 Share this post Link to post
Scabbed Angel Posted August 2, 2004 My weekend got all fucked up and didn't get to play D3 as planned. I offer this weekend up in memory of your PC. My weekend>30 min>5 min My sacrifice rules! 0 Share this post Link to post
SyntherAugustus Posted August 2, 2004 You have a warrenty on that thing? 0 Share this post Link to post
the lone crouton Posted August 2, 2004 Buff the charred carbon off the insides and take it back to where you bought it. Throw a big fucking tantrum in the middle of the store. Don't swear or act physically aggressive, but make a lot of noise and demand to see the manager. Don't admit to any technical knowledge about pc's, just bitch up a storm and demand a replacement, now, at once, and fucking immediately. Threaten them with Trading Standards and false advertising, because the piece of shit they sold you just doesn't work, and you've already spent a fucking month on the phone to their tech support, who are all useless wankers... Err, but don't swear. I know it's hard... ;) They'll give you a new one if you're loud enough. Guaranteed. ;) 0 Share this post Link to post
Doom Marine Posted August 2, 2004 Mancubus II said:It's a sign. God forbid. 0 Share this post Link to post
etimmerAZ Posted August 2, 2004 Is it really charred inside? Get us a pic of that. Sure it's sad, but at the same time it's sooooo cool. 0 Share this post Link to post