Won’t recognize the monitor, is now shutting itself off when I try to turn it on. Thank God for Chromebooks, that’s all I can say. Guess I got that computer pledge drive in just in time, eh?
This is an annoyance, not a disaster: after all, I have a new computer coming (hopefully by the end of the week). And most of my save games are on Steam and/or Origins. Still… lighter posting, folks.
[UPDATE] Yeah, it’s the monitor: we have a spare old one floating around that I know works – only it didn’t work in my current machine. Guess I better hope that the trained pigeons put together my new machine quickly, huh?
Speaking as a former trained pigeon, it’ll be put together in about 20 minutes. Formatting the HD and installing drivers/software takes longer, but it’ll be tested, boxed up and ready to transport within 4 hours of the work order hitting the floor.
Unless a bulk order just hit, there shouldn’t be much of a chokepoint at the starting end. There’s generally a bit of a bottleneck at shipping, but it’s the wrong time of year to be very significant.
Cool. Newegg was warning 5 to 7 business days for assembly, though. Are they just doing that to look like Scotty?
They likely have a standardized response that covers the busy times of year. Order during a slow period, and they get to look like superheroes. Which does nice things for customer loyalty. Last time I ordered a customized box this way, I got the “your order has shipped” message in under 8 hours.
Of course, slow periods are also when many retailers are placing bulk orders. With refund season coming up, there’s a good chance retailers want fresh stock on hand.
Worse, everybody uses “just in time” inventory management. If the wrong bulk order comes in ahead of you, your order is just going to be sitting in the queue, waiting for parts.
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So, be hopeful.
But don’t count the chicken ’til the dang thing sends a confirmation.
Moe, try your local Goodwill store. If it’s just the monitor that’s gone bad in your old system, you likely will be able to pick up a replacement LCD monitor for $20 or so. Make sure about video connector compatibility, though. And if it doesn’t work with your old setup, it should be returnable (save the receipt and don’t remove the price sticker).