Computers So I had a computer die....

**petegz28** · 05-11-2009, 06:21 PM

MOTHER ****ER!!! A Dell XPS 700. Haven't had it more than 3 years. Was working just fine then it froze. Hard booted, the fans were blowing like crazy and the amber power light was solid stating something was not working right.Go figure. Pulled every part I could to see which one it was and no luck. What a piece.

Settled for replacing it with an HP with an AMD CPU. My first AMD. This Dell WAS my old gamer....thank God my current gamer, also a Dell XPS 720 didn't die or I would puke.

Lesson: Don't buy a Dell.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 05-11-2009, 06:23 PM

My Dell lasted for 6 years and was rocking until my ferret knocked my Coke over on it.

**petegz28** · 05-11-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Johnny Fever

My Dell lasted for 6 years and was rocking until my ferret knocked my Coke over on it.

I have a Dell Dimension 8800 that has been kicking as for years. But both of my XPS systems have been junk as far as I am concerned.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 05-11-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

I have a Dell Dimension 8800 that has been kicking as for years. But both of my XPS systems have been junk as far as I am concerned.

Mine was an Inspiron 1100 I think. Now I use a friends borrowed Gateway laptop until I buy another.

BryanBusby · 05-11-2009, 06:28 PM

Do you actually pop open the case and clean out your PC?

**petegz28** · 05-11-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BryanBusby

Do you actually pop open the case and clean out your PC?

all the time

BryanBusby · 05-11-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

all the time

Ah ok. I know a lot of PCs I've came across that have failed would be literally covered in a layer of filth as soon as I popped open the case.

Does the monitor display anything when you try booting it up?

big nasty kcnut · 05-11-2009, 07:04 PM

Get some antifreeze and pour it down the computer.
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**BigMeatballDave** · 05-11-2009, 07:10 PM

Heh. I just bought a Dell laptop for school. I've only had it about 2 weeks. I love it. Its just a basic Inspiron. $480 from Best buy.

**the Talking Can** · 05-11-2009, 07:13 PM

i had a dell desktop that ran nonstop for 7 years....

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 05-11-2009, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

MOTHER ****ER!!! A Dell XPS 700. Haven't had it more than 3 years. Was working just fine then it froze. Hard booted, the fans were blowing like crazy and the amber power light was solid stating something was not working right.Go figure. Pulled every part I could to see which one it was and no luck. What a piece.

Settled for replacing it with an HP with an AMD CPU. My first AMD. This Dell WAS my old gamer....thank God my current gamer, also a Dell XPS 720 didn't die or I would puke.

Lesson: Don't buy a Dell.

HP? I'm a fan, but it took awhile.

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htismaqe · 05-11-2009, 07:33 PM

Dell desktops = solid.

I've owned/used 3. Lasted on average 6 years. I still have a Dimension P3-1000 from 2000 that my kids use and works great.

Dell laptops = SHIT

I own an Inspiron 8000. HDD failed TWICE. Motherboard failed THREE TIMES. Screen replaced once. My work laptop (now an HP thank God) got in 2003 when I started, mobo replaced twice, two HDD had to be replaced, wired Ethernet NIC failed, screen had to be replaced once. There's 20 people in my office and all of them have had similar experience with their laptops - Dell Latitude D600's.

Here's a story for you:

A company I worked with chose to switch from IBM to Dell after having trouble with first call resolutions with IBM running into the "hours" range. 10% of the first run of Dell laptops they bought WOULDN'T BOOT out of the box. After one year with Dell, even though first call resolution was reduced from hours to just MINUTES, they went back to IBM because they figured they were spending 10 times the amount of time on Dell support issues. 1 tech support call for 3 hours is 3 hours. 100 tech support calls at 6 minutes each is TEN hours.

NEVER buy a Dell laptop.

**chasedude** · 05-11-2009, 07:40 PM

First System I had was a Compaq Presario. I learned how to build my own after that.

The place I used to work made me buy Dell's. I told them I could make systems better and cheaper from scratch, they wouldn't change.

I was the Network Admin for the company and I didn't have any control on what computers were installed. My boss, who had no experience like I did, chose Dell because she had one at home and the "Board" Prez had one he used for his CPA business.

I butted head's with my boss on more than one issue, I got pushed out. Because I disagreed, with tech experience behind me, I'm now collecting Unemployment.

I need to be my own boss. This turned into a rant, didn't mean to go that deep.

htismaqe · 05-11-2009, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chasedude

First System I had was a Compaq Presario. I learned how to build my own after that.

The place I used to work made me buy Dell's. I told them I could make systems better and cheaper from scratch, they wouldn't change.

I was the Network Admin for the company and I didn't have any control on what computers were installed. My boss, who had no experience like I did, chose Dell because she had one at home and the "Board" Prez had one he used for his CPA business.

I butted head's with my boss on more than one issue, I got pushed out. Because I disagreed, with tech experience behind me, I'm now collecting Unemployment.

I need to be my own boss. This turned into a rant, didn't mean to go that deep.

Know this now. You'll never get fired for going with:

Dell
Cisco
Microsoft
AT&T

It's just the way it is. Marketing trumps innovation and functionality all day, every day.

Miles · 05-11-2009, 07:42 PM

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05-11-2009, 06:21 PM
petegz28 Supporter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Olathe, Ks Casino cash: $2674127	So I had a computer die.... MOTHER ****ER!!! A Dell XPS 700. Haven't had it more than 3 years. Was working just fine then it froze. Hard booted, the fans were blowing like crazy and the amber power light was solid stating something was not working right.Go figure. Pulled every part I could to see which one it was and no luck. What a piece. Settled for replacing it with an HP with an AMD CPU. My first AMD. This Dell WAS my old gamer....thank God my current gamer, also a Dell XPS 720 didn't die or I would puke. Lesson: Don't buy a Dell.
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05-11-2009, 06:23 PM	#2
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05-11-2009, 06:28 PM	#5
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05-11-2009, 07:10 PM	#9
BigMeatballDave GBM 8-12-15 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Dayton, Oh. Casino cash: $10052154	Heh. I just bought a Dell laptop for school. I've only had it about 2 weeks. I love it. Its just a basic Inspiron. $480 from Best buy.
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05-11-2009, 07:13 PM	#10
the Talking Can Supporter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: street Casino cash: $10022208	i had a dell desktop that ran nonstop for 7 years.... __________________ Clark Hunt: "Thank god for the Dominican pool boy"
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05-11-2009, 07:33 PM	#12
htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $10269900	Dell desktops = solid. I've owned/used 3. Lasted on average 6 years. I still have a Dimension P3-1000 from 2000 that my kids use and works great. Dell laptops = SHIT I own an Inspiron 8000. HDD failed TWICE. Motherboard failed THREE TIMES. Screen replaced once. My work laptop (now an HP thank God) got in 2003 when I started, mobo replaced twice, two HDD had to be replaced, wired Ethernet NIC failed, screen had to be replaced once. There's 20 people in my office and all of them have had similar experience with their laptops - Dell Latitude D600's. Here's a story for you: A company I worked with chose to switch from IBM to Dell after having trouble with first call resolutions with IBM running into the "hours" range. 10% of the first run of Dell laptops they bought WOULDN'T BOOT out of the box. After one year with Dell, even though first call resolution was reduced from hours to just MINUTES, they went back to IBM because they figured they were spending 10 times the amount of time on Dell support issues. 1 tech support call for 3 hours is 3 hours. 100 tech support calls at 6 minutes each is TEN hours. NEVER buy a Dell laptop.
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05-11-2009, 07:40 PM	#13
chasedude Supporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Joe Casino cash: $10004900	First System I had was a Compaq Presario. I learned how to build my own after that. The place I used to work made me buy Dell's. I told them I could make systems better and cheaper from scratch, they wouldn't change. I was the Network Admin for the company and I didn't have any control on what computers were installed. My boss, who had no experience like I did, chose Dell because she had one at home and the "Board" Prez had one he used for his CPA business. I butted head's with my boss on more than one issue, I got pushed out. Because I disagreed, with tech experience behind me, I'm now collecting Unemployment. I need to be my own boss. This turned into a rant, didn't mean to go that deep.
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05-11-2009, 07:42 PM	#15
Miles MVP Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Casino cash: $1542400	Alternative thread title: "So Long, and Thanks for All the Porn"
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