I'm already salivating over my computer

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I'm already salivating over my computer; but it hasn't even arrived yet
Topic Started: Dec 3 2008, 08:19 PM (173 Views)
Ulgania	Dec 3 2008, 08:19 PM Post #1
A better Zarathustra has never rode a horse Posts: 4,041 Group: Members Member #450 Joined: June 3, 2008	So I'm taking the cheap/better route and I'm building it myself. Ordered all the parts, waiting for them to arrive, and watching with anger and amusement as UPS is mixing things up and shipping things to the city I'm in, but in the wrong part of the city and not noticing for a couple days. All the same, I think I'm in love with the thing already. Important things to know: I took major advantage of the Black Friday deals, and saved at least $500 on everything. Important parts of the thing: 4GB RAM for $42 Core 2 Quad Core Processor 2.4 GHz for $145 Radeon HD 4870 512MB GPU for $195 Also 22" monitor, bitchin' mobo, cooling system for the processor, thermal compound for the processor, 1TB HD, and a 600 watt power supply. I'm going to be a very happy gamer.



Rhadamanthus	Dec 3 2008, 08:45 PM Post #2
Legitimist Posts: 12,945 Group: Admin Member #19 Joined: January 13, 2004	That sounds beautiful :D



Menhad	Dec 3 2008, 09:20 PM Post #3
ET2(IDW) Posts: 2,681 Group: Veterans Member #143 Joined: May 22, 2005	Make sure to keep it cool.



Ulgania	Dec 3 2008, 10:40 PM Post #4
A better Zarathustra has never rode a horse Posts: 4,041 Group: Members Member #450 Joined: June 3, 2008	Nah, I don't think keeping it cool in West Springfield will be a problem. Oh wait, there seems to be actually be a problem... Posted Image WHY IS MY COMPUTER GOING TO ILLINOIS? Okay, I went from being patient about a mix-up to a little pissed. How do I fix this? Edited by Ulgania, Dec 3 2008, 10:41 PM.



Ulgania	Dec 4 2008, 01:07 PM Post #5
A better Zarathustra has never rode a horse Posts: 4,041 Group: Members Member #450 Joined: June 3, 2008	Update: NOW IT'S GOING TO CALIFORNIA IT WAS SO CLOSE! YET SO FAR AWAY



Rafzakael	Dec 4 2008, 03:17 PM Post #6
Beelzebub Posts: 377 Group: Members Member #412 Joined: February 8, 2008	Ulgania Dec 3 2008, 08:19 PM Radeon Eww... NVIDIA or death! Sounds pretty kickass, though. Edited by Rafzakael, Dec 4 2008, 03:17 PM.



Rhadamanthus	Dec 4 2008, 04:46 PM Post #7
Legitimist Posts: 12,945 Group: Admin Member #19 Joined: January 13, 2004	Ulgania Dec 4 2008, 01:07 PM Update: NOW IT'S GOING TO CALIFORNIA IT WAS SO CLOSE! YET SO FAR AWAY Let me know if its coming through Missouri and I'll see if I can intercept it.



New Harumf	Dec 4 2008, 06:04 PM Post #8
Bloodthirsty Unicorn Posts: 9,638 Group: Forum Mods Member #177 Joined: October 8, 2005	Just saw it on the back of a truck here in Ann Arbor - heading south.



Ulgania	Dec 4 2008, 06:39 PM Post #9
A better Zarathustra has never rode a horse Posts: 4,041 Group: Members Member #450 Joined: June 3, 2008	I think it may be time to man the harpoons. After it! For it is the grandest of prizes and TWENTY GOLD PIECES TO WHOMEVER LANDS IT!



Telosan	Dec 4 2008, 08:44 PM Post #10
The Foremost Intellectual Badass Posts: 3,893 Group: Map Makers Member #445 Joined: May 27, 2008	<Get's in a jeep and starts flying down the parkway> :lol:



Paradise	Dec 4 2008, 09:42 PM Post #11
Resident bureaucrat Posts: 2,268 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: December 23, 2003	Ulgania Dec 4 2008, 01:07 PM Update: NOW IT'S GOING TO CALIFORNIA IT WAS SO CLOSE! YET SO FAR AWAY Well, at least it's not in Mexico yet :lol:



Ulgania	Dec 8 2008, 12:30 PM Post #12
A better Zarathustra has never rode a horse Posts: 4,041 Group: Members Member #450 Joined: June 3, 2008	Quote: Dear Customer, Thank you for contacting Newegg. According to the UPS website, the package for the order # 89085825 has been returned to us since the street number is incorrect according to the UPS website. We are sorry for this but once the package is returned to us by UPS, we are unable to reship it back to you. Once it arrives to us, it will automatically generate an RMA number. At that point you will receive email updates as to the status of your refund, which will generally take place 3-5 business days after the return arrives. You will be refunded the full amount including shipping. We will place the funds back on to your Visa card. If you still want this item, we sincerely suggest you to go back to our website and replace an order with us. For this inconvenience we may have caused you, we can make an exception to offer $15.00 upon your next order as a courtesy. Please contact us back with the new order number and we will then be able to process this credit as soon as possible for you. We humbly apologize for this inconvenience we may have caused you and we thank you in advance for your understanding. If you have any further questions or concerns, please visit our FAQs page. If you still need assistance, please feel free to email me directly and I will be happy to assist you. Thank you, Cathryn Yan /cry I want to be mad, but it's something that's out of my hands. Alas, repurchasing and reshipping will be interesting, but I'm not letting my dad fill out the shipping information.



New Harumf	Dec 8 2008, 12:35 PM Post #13
Bloodthirsty Unicorn Posts: 9,638 Group: Forum Mods Member #177 Joined: October 8, 2005	If this wasn't so sad, it would be funny.



Rhadamanthus	Dec 8 2008, 12:47 PM Post #14
Legitimist Posts: 12,945 Group: Admin Member #19 Joined: January 13, 2004	Epic fail... but yeah, I'm sorry to hear this.



Ulgania	Dec 8 2008, 05:57 PM Post #15
A better Zarathustra has never rode a horse Posts: 4,041 Group: Members Member #450 Joined: June 3, 2008	Reordered, but with a different processor. Yeah, hopefully I'll get it before finals start. Actually, no matter when it arrives at school I'll be able to use it as a stress reliever if finals start getting to me. Fucking UPS...



Ulgania	Dec 11 2008, 05:40 PM Post #16
A better Zarathustra has never rode a horse Posts: 4,041 Group: Members Member #450 Joined: June 3, 2008	WOOT Have everything, me and a couple friends assembled it (correctly). Extremely awesome!



Telosan	Dec 11 2008, 08:00 PM Post #17
The Foremost Intellectual Badass Posts: 3,893 Group: Map Makers Member #445 Joined: May 27, 2008	Congrats! Hope you got a discount for the mess up.



Ulgania	Dec 11 2008, 08:04 PM Post #18
A better Zarathustra has never rode a horse Posts: 4,041 Group: Members Member #450 Joined: June 3, 2008	$15 NewEgg credit. That's all, but I'm using it on an Xbox 360 - VGA adapter cable. Might as well play on my LCD monitor instead of a crappy old TV



Ulgania	Dec 12 2008, 11:41 AM Post #19
A better Zarathustra has never rode a horse Posts: 4,041 Group: Members Member #450 Joined: June 3, 2008	Heh, just started playing Crysis on very high. FUUUUUCK I'll stop boasting now.



Ulgania	Dec 16 2008, 04:08 PM Post #20
A better Zarathustra has never rode a horse Posts: 4,041 Group: Members Member #450 Joined: June 3, 2008	So yeah, just got the computer parts that UPS screwed up After a long trip to Cali, they arrived... only I already got a refund... and now I just have a bunch of high end parts sitting around!



Telosan	Dec 16 2008, 06:05 PM Post #21
The Foremost Intellectual Badass Posts: 3,893 Group: Map Makers Member #445 Joined: May 27, 2008	I'd like them! You assemble it first though.



Union	Dec 16 2008, 06:18 PM Post #22
Pyrenees Republic Posts: 3,219 Group: Forum Mods Member #307 Joined: December 27, 2006	.... How much did you pay for them? Before the refund?



New Harumf	Dec 17 2008, 09:40 AM Post #23
Bloodthirsty Unicorn Posts: 9,638 Group: Forum Mods Member #177 Joined: October 8, 2005	One word, "E-Bay"!



Ulgania	Dec 17 2008, 11:41 AM Post #24
A better Zarathustra has never rode a horse Posts: 4,041 Group: Members Member #450 Joined: June 3, 2008	It's about $800 4 GB RAM, motherboard, 1 TB hard drive, Core 2 Quad processor, Radion 4870 GPU, and a bunch of other stuff

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