Wth?

mechaman · 2003-06-21, 11:40 PM

ok I bought 2 sticks of 512mb of ram for my comp cause I lag like hell when in big battles. so I try to put it in my comp and when i turn my comp on nothing happens and the warning lights on the back of my PC indicate that my computer isn't reconizing my new ram so I decide to put my old ram back in and when I turn my computer on nothing happens and the warning lights indicate that its not reconizing my old ram either. so does anyone have any idea what the hell is wrong with my computer?

PapaRoach · 2003-06-22, 02:00 AM

3 Things Could Be Wrong

1 You Damaged the ram sockets
2 Your Motherboard (in classic planetside style) is Nerfed
3 Check your bios it might not be set to test the memory (thats if you can get into it)

Dooby · 2003-06-22, 02:27 AM

try it with no memory in...should at least POST, even if then tells you there is no system memory...

do you get the graphics card bios message?

mechaman · 2003-06-22, 12:12 PM

well I just decided to call dell support and they said I fried my mobo. so they ordered me a new motherboard and power supply and are going to come out and install it on wednsday.

powdahound · 2003-06-22, 03:27 PM

Did you not touch something to rid yourself of static before installing the ram or what? It's not that easy to fry a mobo... lol

mechaman · 2003-06-22, 03:42 PM

Originally posted by powdahound
Did you not touch something to rid yourself of static before installing the ram or what? It's not that easy to fry a mobo... lol

yeah, I didn't read the directions in the owners manual

Prowler · 2003-06-22, 04:07 PM

this is why when ever I get more ram or what not I pay a Pro to put it in.

OneManArmy · 2003-06-22, 04:25 PM

well, thats why I step the fuck off the shag carpeting before I touch my PC...

powdahound · 2003-06-22, 04:29 PM

Installing ram is just about the easiest self-upgrade there is.

Prowler you're pathetic.

NoSurrender · 2003-06-22, 04:51 PM

seriously im always careful ive installed 2 graphic cards 1 sound card and removed a 56k modem and a stick of ram(i know theyre easy) but still u should be able to do it

SmilingBandit · 2003-06-23, 07:36 AM

I always wonder how the Best Buy repair folks sleep at night knowing the prices they charge.

powdahound · 2003-06-23, 08:21 AM

Originally posted by SmilingBandit
I always wonder how the Best Buy repair folks sleep at night knowing the prices they charge.

Well you have to remember that there are TONS of people out there thank think something is better just because it costs more. That's what's sad.