Ouch!  If it cost me that much, I'd think twice too!  You can buy them
at Startech.com for US$72.99.  You can pick them up from us for less.
They are invaluable for cutting down on troubleshooting time and the
risk of damaging components by removing/replacing them in an attempt to
isolate the problem.  Maybe they scraped off the diamonds. :)

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        Steve Collins
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-----Original Message-----
From: PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ian
Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2002 5:13 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Newly built throws tantrum


Steve, I'm curious as to what you call 'very inexpensive'.

The cheapest diagnostic card available here sells for about $1500, about
the price of a good used car.

I've been building and repairing computers for many years now, but so
far I've managed to do without one of these diamond-encrusted gadgets,
and will continue to do so while they remain so ridiculously priced.

Ian Porter
Computer Guys Inc.
Arrowtown
New Zealand
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve CollinsSubject: Re: [PCBUILD] Newly built throws tantrum


Steve,

After building 40 computers, I'm in total shock that you have never
invested in a PCI post diagnostics test card.  They are very inexpensive
and will save you hours troubleshooting these niggly little problems.

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