Back from trip. Computer working, but.....

[Navy Chief]

Back from trip to my friend's place up in Union City, TN. My computer is working again, in that I am able to access all my drives again. Only problem that remains is one I've never been able to resolve: that being with my Vista hard drive plugged in, I am not able to access my XP drives. Once I unplug it, no problem. For now, however, I'll be happy with things as they are. At least I am back up and running.

I did, however, have to order a replacement sound card. My soundblaster X-Fi card has a bad microphone output jack, and that is a must-have for me with multiplayer flying. Fortunately, I found one reasonably priced at Creative. I don't trust Ebay trading anymore.

NC

 

[RickN]

I always buy my parts from Newegg. I can sometimes find them cheaper but Newegg has never screwed me over.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010290057 50001137&name=Creative Labs

 

[Lionheart]

I love NewEgg.. But I also like Ebay.. Just have to look at their credit ratings and see if they are reliable..



Bill

 

[Navy Chief]

I do a lot of buying on Amazon.com. Have never had a problem with them.

NC

 

[Snuffy]

Buy with confidence from Tigerdirect. :focus:

 

[Navy Chief]

I have also bought a lot from Tigerdirect. But their tech advisors aren't too great. Newegg is rated highly, but the bast....s charge state tax for TN. For that reason alone, I rarely ever buy from them.

NC

 

[Willy]

Wish I'd have known you were going up to Union City. It's about a 20 min drive from my front door.

 

[Navy Chief]

Wish I'd have known you were going up to Union City. It's about a 20 min drive from my front door.

Willy,

I plan to make another trip, hopefully soon. I don't have any friends here where I live. Almost everyone I stay in contact with is either on this forum, or on gmail. My friend up in Union City almost moved back to this area, but it didn't happen. I will let you know when I head back up there.

Pete