Argh! Got computer from storage and it's not working

[AtomSmasher]

Just get the new Mac Mini.  The thing doesn't even have a DVD slot. 

The less you can ---fudgesicle--- with it by installing junk software, the chances of it going wrong is minimal.

My next PC is going to be a Mac Mini.

Great idea.  Keep taking away functionality until people are no longer able to screw up their machines, of course it will no longer be useful as a computer at the point, but at least the OS will be rock solid stable.

[lilshawn]

Just get the new Mac Mini.  The thing doesn't even have a DVD slot. 

The less you can ---fudgesicle--- with it by installing junk software, the chances of it going wrong is minimal.

My next PC is going to be a Mac Mini.

Great idea.  Keep taking away functionality until people are no longer able to screw up their machines, of course it will no longer be useful as a computer at the point, but at least the OS will be rock solid stable.

Isn't that how linux works? Nobody has a frikin' clue how it works, its bundled with everything you need... nothing to ---fudgesicle--- up.

[Ed_McCarron]

I ordered a new (refurbished) cpu

I don't want to fan the flames here.  Honest.  Serious question.

How do you refurb a CPU?

[DaOld Man]

I dont know, but they listed it as refurb'ed and it was quite a bit cheaper than one listed as new.
I figured they just remove it from returned equipment.

[shmokes]

Yeah . . . refurb CPU probably = open box. It just legally can't be sold as new. Good deal.

[DaOld Man]

Well, if that cpu dont work with the board they send back to me, next I got to send the cpu back.
I dont usually mess with refurb stuff, if I have to send this cpu back then it will probably be the nail in coffin as far as me buying refurb stuff.
Only problem is EBAY, a lot of stuff on there is probably refurb and I would truly not trust them testing it.

With this whole experience, I have decided that if this ever happens again, Im just junking the board and the cpu and buying both new.