Finnman

So update to my situation. I finally won a cheap motherboard off ebay and I was able to determine that my motherboard had failed and my CPU is still good. However I could not get LAN drivers for the new motherboard so while I could get my PC up and running I couldn't get onto the internet. I used my laptop to download several drivers from the manufactures website but still didn't work. While surfing Craigslist I spotted a Asrock Fatality Z87 Pro with a CPU and memory for a decent price. I picked it up swapped my CPU in and have successfully gotten the system running and got the appropriate drivers for the LAN. My new problem is audio. The Z87 came with a Creative Labs Sound Card. Everytime I attempt to install the drivers and software for the sound card the installer freezes. I've updated InstallShield, I've turned off active scanning of my Antivirus, I've run a CCleaner registry sweep. I cannot get this to work and so I have no sound. If I take the card out I get no sound from the motherboards onboard chip.

Like such: https://www.ebay.com/itm/ASRock-H97M-Pro4-MicroATX/253821489623?hash=item3b18f091d7:g:Gn8AAOSwfsFbeJq~

I get a green LED labeled DRAM_LEDand a red LED labeled CPU_LED

So last night my PC failed to start displaying Q code 00. I checked the manual and Qcode 00 is not used, however Google tells me it's a CPU problem. My system specs are: CPU: i7-4790K Motherboard: ASUS Z97-Pro RAM: G.Skill 2x8gb GPU: Gigabyte 1080 2 SSDs and 2 HDDs PSU: EVGA Supernova 750W G2 So far my troubleshooting steps have been to: Check all cables for proper fitment Remove/Reinstall CPU and inspect pins Remove the motherboard and test with only the CPU and a single RAM stick. Changed PSU CPU power cable Changed PSU Alternated single RAM sticks Cleared CMOS Removed battery and cleared CMOS The PC was shipped from WA to CT in November, but I had braced the CPU cooler and GPU as well as inspected it upon arrival. Early this week, on Monday I believe, I got a Q code 99 when waking up from sleep. I shut down the PC and checked cables and finding nothing restarted with no issues. Thoughts on my next step? I do not have another LGA1150 Motherboard nor another CPU.

Thanks, I haven't kept up with the virus protection world. Fairly certain I have windows defender and I'll pick up Malwarebytes. I am moderately surprised that there are not viruses for smartphones yet.

So I've been looking for an anti virus/malware program and was wondering if any of you had recommendations? PCMag recommends Bitdefender, Kaspersky, McAfee, Norton, and Webroot. I'm leaning towards purchasing McAfee since it will cover my 2 PCs, Laptop, and 2 phones with a single subscription.

Bummer, I've been using pandora for 9 years now

YouTube and Pandora

I've got a pair of them on the top of my case acting as exhaust fans. Had them for 2-ish years and no problems or abnormal noise.

That's my plan, luckily of have plenty of packing materials courtesy of Amazon Prime. Shipping it to a friend. Realized I had the spare parts to make a better PC than he has so figured I'd send it to him

Good to know, thanks

Sounds good. Should I ship the GPU separately or pack it tightly inside the case?

I'm only sending a SSD with the PC so it shouldn't need much support, right?

Hang on. Pressed tab then enter and posted the topic early /facepalm

Some questions on shipping a PC. My intention is the ship the PC with the GPU removed as to not damage the PCI slot. I'm on the fence about leaving the CPU cooler, a Deepcool Gammaxx, installed. It isn't a massive air cooler and is bolted on however never shipped a PC before so not sure. I do intend on packing the inside of the case with foam and air packs. Ideas/Tips?