New computer doesn't work??

**Skiz** · 08-28-2006, 05:47 AM

Originally Posted by Virtualbody1234

Originally Posted by Skizo

It wouldn't. I don't have the mobo disc, etc.

Yes, you're right. Using a $2,500 computer as paperweight would be a much better option.

Have you ever heard about filesharing?

Why did I know that was coming?

The are two pieces of software I don't mind purchasing - An OS or an anti-virus software. Those two things, for me, are worth the money I pay for them to give me a little peace of mind that they are not corrupt, damaged, or in any way not 100%. It's not as if I'm above paying for any software. I figure with all the music, TV shows, games, movies, etc. that I don't pay for, I'm still waaay ahead.

**Virtualbody1234** · 08-28-2006, 06:02 AM

I think the point was if you want peace of mind then you don't buy a hot computer to begin with.

You know... "a little piece of mind that they are not corrupt, damaged, or in any way not 100%."

**Skiz** · 08-28-2006, 06:29 AM

Originally Posted by Virtualbody1234

I think the point was if you want peace of mind then you don't buy a hot computer to begin with.

You know... "a little piece of mind that they are not corrupt, damaged, or in any way not 100%."

Meh...typos, shmypos.

It's a crapshoot bro. You'll always need to weigh the pros and cons in a purchase such as mine. This time, it didn't work out ideally, but everything should be 100% in a few days. If not, then I'll work the next problem until it does.

As I stated before though, even if I have to drop money into this thing, it will turn out worth my while. $485 for a computer this nice....money well spent....peace of mind.

**lynx** · 08-28-2006, 07:57 AM

The drivers are here.

Took me all of 44 seconds to find them.

**Skiz** · 08-28-2006, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by lynx

The drivers are here.

Took me all of 44 seconds to find them.

I've already stated in this thread at least once that I needed a different OS anyways, as I wasn't going to register the copy that came with the PC. There were other alternatives, yes, and that was just one. I went a different route.

**clocker** · 08-28-2006, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by Skizo

The PC only has one HDD, so I partitioned 5gb for Windows and the basics as (F:\), and left the other 295 completely blank (C:\).

Why is the Windows partition F:?

**Skiz** · 08-28-2006, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by clocker

Originally Posted by Skizo

The PC only has one HDD, so I partitioned 5gb for Windows and the basics as (F:\), and left the other 295 completely blank (C:\).

Why is the Windows partition F:?

When I set up the partitions, I planned to install XP Home on C: and delete the MCE (F

completely. This way, I won't have Windows on F: for the long run.

Basically, it was a temporary solution.

**lynx** · 08-28-2006, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by Skizo

Originally Posted by lynx

The drivers are here.

Took me all of 44 seconds to find them.

I've already stated in this thread at least once that I needed a different OS anyways, as I wasn't going to register the copy that came with the PC. There were other alternatives, yes, and that was just one. I went a different route.

Someone suggested another HDD, and you said you couldn't do that because you didn't have the motherboard disk:

Originally Posted by Skizo

I don't have the mobo disc, etc.

I was pointing you to where you would find the necessary drivers that would come on the motherboard disk. You will need them in any case if you are replacing the OS version.