I see several Startech on the net for about $50.00 incl shipping. Check
Pricegrabber.com.
At 09:17 AM 10/29/02 -0500, you wrote:
>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. :)
>
> Regards,
> Steve Collins
> AlternateRealities - Computers, Networks and E-Commerce
> Phone: (819)669-8885
> Fax: (819)669-8887
> e-mail: [log in to unmask]
> URL: http://www.AlternateRealities.ca
>
>
>
>-----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
>[log in to unmask]
>
>
>----- 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.
>
> The NOSPIN Group provides a monthly newsletter with great
> tips, information and ideas: NOSPIN-L, The NOSPIN Magazine
> Visit our web site to signup: http://freepctech.com
>
> Visit our website regularly for FAQs,
> articles, how-to's, tech tips and much more
> http://freepctech.com
>
Visit our website regularly for FAQs,
articles, how-to's, tech tips and much more
http://freepctech.com
|
