Alright, a couple forums havent answers in the past few days. Let me explain everything that has happened.
In the beginning of May, my computer suddenly stopped working. Fans spun, everything. I go to a University, and had built this system in the summer of 09. It worked fine up until May. I said I am going to focus on finals and mess with it this summer. So here I am. This weekend I built a system for my parents, I got their system up and running. I bought them the same case I have, and tested everything (well tried) on their system
I had everything plugged in, turned the system on,
Suddenly there was a spark of heat by the first RAM slot, wiith smoke following. Of course I am freaking out and unplugged the system.
So, is this motherboard done? I suppose I just killed the warranty or is there any possible way to RMA this sucker. PS I have yet to test my power supply because I never have figured out if the motherboard is the issue.
THANKS A TON!
In the beginning of May, my computer suddenly stopped working. Fans spun, everything. I go to a University, and had built this system in the summer of 09. It worked fine up until May. I said I am going to focus on finals and mess with it this summer. So here I am. This weekend I built a system for my parents, I got their system up and running. I bought them the same case I have, and tested everything (well tried) on their system
I had everything plugged in, turned the system on,
Suddenly there was a spark of heat by the first RAM slot, wiith smoke following. Of course I am freaking out and unplugged the system.
So, is this motherboard done? I suppose I just killed the warranty or is there any possible way to RMA this sucker. PS I have yet to test my power supply because I never have figured out if the motherboard is the issue.
THANKS A TON!