Computeradora.

[kageotogi]

My desktop computer has decided it hates me again. This time I think I know what the problem is, though, so that's something. Essentially, the power button isn't turning the tower on. It used to be that it would just have a delayed start-up, but now it isn't powering on at all. If I'm right, I'd just need to get a replacement power source. (Or I may need to open the case and tighten something. Since the delay has been happening for a while -- but fixed itself at one point, when David was messing with it -- I'm inclined to believe it's the power source, but it's entirely possible it's something even more minor. I'll have to look into that. How do I test a power source? Hm. I'll have to check the interwebs later and see.)

Assuming I decide it's worth dealing with at all. I've had that computer for six years, after all, and I have the laptop. If I can get all my information off and on to the laptop, I may switch over and start using that as my primary computer (rather than the other way around). I've been using the desktop primarily because I hate the touch-pad, but I could always either suck it up or use a mouse.

Then again, I sort of like having a backup computer, and the desktop runs faster than ever since it was wiped a month or so ago. The not turning on thing is currently the only problem I have with it.

Oh, decisions, decisions.

Comments

[infected-wound.livejournal.com]

Six years is old, also considering the updates in software right now... And by the by, I believe it IS possible to use your desktop HD as an external HD for your laptop :) You just need a mount for the HD :D

[kageotogi.livejournal.com]

I know it's old, but (excepting the PSU, which is easily replaceable) it still works, and works well. It's fast, and it rarely gives me problems. So if I can save it, that'd be awesome. If I can't, well, that's no big deal -- I'll either transfer everything over or just use your suggestion regarding the HD!

[infected-wound.livejournal.com]

I think have a computer that lags just when I'm on firefox, and browsing LJ, would be enough to make me AUUUUUUUUGH endlessly ;; *lag-sensitive*

What's its specs? I suppose that if it's a desktop with at least Pentium IV capabilities and decent memory it could last... for... like... a year :|

(Power sources are expensive ;; )

[kageotogi.livejournal.com]

Mine doesn't lag anymore. :D I had to re-load Windows a month or so back, and now it's faster than ever.

...I have no idea what the specs are, off the top of my head. I'd have to check once I'm home this evening.

Power sources can be expensive. This is why the internet has eBay. :D