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So apparently my PC decided to rebel and die. God forbid I install a cheap AIO to deal with some heating issues. Ugh. I'm fucking cursed with PC issues.

I've got backup measures, but they're not super easy to set up. This is only a 1-day delay on my writing, but it means my release schedule is fucked because of the various tools I use for edit passes and releases. I'll try and get that setup asap but my schedule is going to get all screwy.

To sum up: I'll keep writing, but releases will get delayed, which means you might not get a 3rd release this month, but you'll get 4 next month.

Edit: So apparently if you make sure not only your CPU is removed from the MOBO, but also the ram and the fans and every internal connector, and do a Q-Flash bios update on a bios 1 version less than latest, you can get the MOBO to recognize wtf is going on after the 100th CMOS clear and put everything back in. IT IS ALIVE! omg my living room looks like several robots battled to the death. But thankfully I should only lose a couple days work, and I'll play catch-up next month and see if I can get back to releasing on the 5th/15th/25th each month as is ideal.

Why do PCs hate me so much?

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Rhys

Hello, my apologies for intruding, but is your processor the kind that truely needs an aio? Or is your PC case not the kind to play well with air coolers?

Rhys

I can recommend some cheap reliable air coolers if you prefer ?

Rhys

Or if you're willing to try, try Thermalright, they are good quality for their price. Also, 240 or 360mm?

AniNovu

Thanks but don't worry about it. I'm a pretty PC tech savvy guy. This is just bad luck piled on bad luck. I'll deal with it.

Rhys

Apologies ( I'm an amatuer PC builder and build mine for fun).

Rhys

No worries, out of curiousity, what was the AIO brand? Just asking for my own greed for knowledge.

AniNovu

Liquid Freezer III 360. Put it on a 14700k, but i guess i was too rough because i broke my old MOBO. fine, whatever, I get a new mobo, more expensive and with DDR5 (gigabyte z790 aorus pro x) but now that mobo won't post and gets stuck power looping, with cpu and dram warning lights flashing. I q-flashed the bios, reset CMOS several times, changed ram stick orientation (had 2 sticks), and tried reseating CPU and easing up on AIO's mounting pressure. Nothing's worked. ON TOP OF THAT my second PC that was I building with old parts isn't even getting power. I am officially burnt out. I am too old for this shit.

Rhys

Damn! That's actually a pretty good cooler from what I know, and I can completely sympathise with your frustration, upper 14 series is upper tier. Hopefully you were lucky and avoided the CPU degredation scandal. Hopefully your mobo is still under warranty.

Rhys

Glass of something nice and cool, and a deep breath? Apologies, it's all I could think of in reply to say to someone feeling burned out.

Tygre137

Thanks for keeping us in the loop, best of luck with the repairs and i wish you smooth writing in the future.

DealerDur

Your Pc gives up because you type too much words

AniNovu

I'll have to type more and beat it into submission.

Dan Kronjin

In my twenties I LOVED planning and creating PC builds. Then… children happened and no time for troubleshooting. Now I’m firmly entrenched in Mac. Less fun, less gaming, but also less troubleshooting for a time crunched man.

AniNovu

Heathen! Apple is the enemy. I'll take bleeding knuckles and fingeritps over selling my soul. (i joke. mostly)

Daddy D

Thanks for saving us from suspense! Best of luck getting it all back up and running.

Rhys

Lol, I am thankfully at that age where I don't judge but I just go about my life with my hardware preferences! To each their own! Enjoy!