A possible end to FS for me

falcon409

falcon409

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I knew this was always a possibility, but this afternoon, with the winds reaching around 45mph at times, there was a quick power outage at my apartment, didn't last 30 seconds really, but since that time, my main computer has not worked, as in it doesn't recognize anything. . .turn it on and the DVD light comes on briefly and then that's it. . .nothing.
I'm dropping it off tomorrow with the Geek Squad to see if they can track down the problem. My hope is that it's something simple. . .my honest opinion however is that it won't be. Given that scenario, I will be out of the FS world. I don't have the funds any longer to "keep up with the jones's", and so I must look to life without FS I'm afraid. I have this computer (the one I'm typing from), but it is not even close to something that will work for even FS9. I can continue to stop by from time to time, but beyond that, unless a miracle happens, This is it for me.
 
Falcon, I sure hope things are not as bad as you think.. I know all about not being able to afford stuff, so I'm praying you get things sorted out, buddy....
 
Waugh! That is terrible news! I really hope the Geeks can get you running again. :faint:
 
Hey Falcon409, I suggest Ebay and huevos. Computers are alot less mystical than you think. I picked up an Emachine, abandoned, non functional, at a house (I'm a Realtor). I bought a used motherboard on Ebay for $15 dollars, and shazzam. I working computer complete with operating system. Even got Microsoft to let me be the new owner. My main rig died. Went to Ebay and bought a replacement motherboard (retail over $100.00) for $20.00 including shipping. The owner could not make it work. Here I am emailing you on the machine. Personally, I think he bought it to upgrade, and did not do a repair install of his operating system. His operating system did not recognize the board. All he was able to get was the blue screen of death. I can't make a plane model or do a repaint, but I can make computers work (self taught, no money). Let me know if I can be of assistance.

Dandog aka Daniel
 
This happened to me 2 computers back.. Power outage.. 30 min's. Power came back on, computer was absolutely dead.

Took it to geeksquad. They saw that all the capacitors were bubbled on top (expanded, overheated, overloaded, blown). This meant the motherboard was fried from a quick, sharp jolt of lightning or power.

My power supply unit 'should' have covered it. Also my power bar (plugin power bar on the carpet).

I was pretty set back and let down. All that work. But my HD was saved and some other parts like the GC made it. So I wasnt too bad off. I got a new tower for very little and had things running again. vista was then the only bad thing in the way after that.

Falcon,

dont let the demons of demise shut you down. When one door closes, another door opens. Keep in the positive man. Just when things look worst ever, victory is around the corner.

Watch and see.... Your new i7 might be there waiting for you. :d



Bill
 
~S~ Falcon...I recently had to replace my MB....found a new one on eBay for $100...popped it in and was back up and running. Don't give up hope...it was about 8 screws and just a matter of mapping all of the plugs as I dismantled them...and then just reversed the process. It's really not as daunting a task as it might look! Good luck, Sir!
 
Falcon,

I wish you the best of luck in sorting this out. The best news at the moment is that there is no need for the "missing man formation". By this I mean there is the likely chance that whoever is looking at your Rig may well sort it for you. Failing this, please PM me and we will look at options.

Best Regards,

Mike
 
I hope you get things going again Falcon, I know what it is like to be low on funds you have to watch every penny you spend.

I don't know much about how these things work but if I can be of any help please let me know.

All the best
 
Like Lionheart says, unpleasant things have an unusual way of resolving themselves in a positive manner, almost all of the time. So don't give up just yet, mate.


BB686:USA-flag:
 
Hi Falcon,
I think a quiet word with Hey Moe and Ickie might set you in the right direction.I am sure they will be able to point you in the right direction for a fix or spare parts.As mentioned Ebay is a really great place for cheap spares.The most you should have to replace is,
Mobo
Graphics card
Processor
Hard drive
Memory
The power spike should not have blown the other components such as optical drives.So you should be able to use them.
Remember that yesterdays super dupa kit is now available at much cheaper prices and will run FS9 like a dream.

Buddha13
 
Don't worry Falcon, with all this positive energy things will work out. They always do. Sometimes not the way hoped they would but they still work out.
It's all about timing. I want it fixed now! Most of the time that doesn't happen. Things are going to work out for you. Sounds like there's a lot of good people here ready to step up and help (at least with advice of what you can do).

Where there's a will...

Tom
 
Yeah let's hope it's only the motherboard! If that's the case then that's not going to cost you too much. Anyways I really hope you'll get it back working. Stupid power outages!
 
Keep a chin up Falcon, sounds like a power supply most likely. I had to go two months without FS9 last year, didn't have a computer for FSX. Turn of luck and sold some old stuff and bought all my supplies from Tiger Direct in Durham and built me a computer that would make FS9 work at the speed of light and FSX, now with tweaks, work just about as well.

But I tell you what, I am not about to give up FS9, it is still the best playform for my simming, I know where I am, I never have one hitch from take-off to landing and my designation, and it records in FRAPS real-time, something I still cannot do in FSX.

Caz
 
Falcon...that happened to me also. Geek Squad fixed it, only took them
2 1/2 weeks to get the job done. You must know a young person who could fix it. Two months ago my machine had to be reformated, a young guy did it on the weekend, the cost $25.00
Bob
 
mustang51 said:
Falcon...that happened to me also. Geek Squad fixed it, only took them
2 1/2 weeks to get the job done. You must know a young person who could fix it. Two months ago my machine had to be reformated, a young guy did it on the weekend, the cost $25.00
Bob
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LOL Mustang, not at you, but the fact that these kids pick up on computers so easy. I have a 16-YO, that I started using computers when he was 4. He is a total geek, can outdo the old man any day, any way, when it comes to diagnosing a computer problem. Just amazes me how he goes about doing stuff. Took his Me-Me's computer and got it all cleaned out and purring like it hasn't done in 5 years. Told him there's a future in stuff like that. Wants to be a military historian, go figure.

Caz
 
Well,
I had the puter checked by the Geek Squad and one other company and both agree that the processor and Motherboard are toast. I will spend a bit more time tracking my options (which are not many given my finances), but for now I will not be active in FS9 or FSX.As I mentioned this is a very low end basic system, so beyond what I'm doing right now it lacks the power to function.

Thank you all for the words of encouragement and I will seek to correct this glitch but it won't be anytime soon I'm afraid.:faint:
 
Falcon,
Last year I was sitting in your Shoe's and Trust Me, We Feel Your Pain!!!
Someone turned me on to Dell Outlet. These computers are Factory new or refurb by Dell.
Most are custom builds by Dell or Has some sort of Cosmetic Blemish on it. Anyways, Dell
Sells these on their Outlet site for dirt cheap. The site is updated daily and you might have to
wait before one pops up in your price range. I got a $850.00 computer for $290.00!!! I am super happy with my
great buy, and in runs my flight sims awesome. Good Luck.
http://www.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/desktops?c=us&cs=22&l=en&s=dfh
 
sctybdy said:
Falcon,
Last year I was sitting in your Shoe's and Trust Me, We Feel Your Pain!!!
Someone turned me on to Dell Outlet. These computers are Factory new or refurb by Dell.
Most are custom builds by Dell or Has some sort of Cosmetic Blemish on it. Anyways, Dell
Sells these on their Outlet site for dirt cheap. The site is updated daily and you might have to
wait before one pops up in your price range. I got a $850.00 computer for $290.00!!! I am super happy with my
great buy, and in runs my flight sims awesome. Good Luck.
http://www.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/desktops?c=us&cs=22&l=en&s=dfh
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Thanks sctybdy, I got online this afternoon and looked over the Fry's Electronics offerings and found a motherboard for $109. and a processor for $65. I drove the hour down to Plano (north of Dallas) picked up the parts drove back, started unhooking the old board and removed it only to find I'd bought the wrong one. I had the full size board and this tower requires the mini. . .soooo, back to Plano in the morning, swap out boards, drive back and see if it works.:faint:
 
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