Prognosis Isn't Good!

[falcon409]

What I hoped was a bad power supply has become a fried motherboard. Finances what they are, and barring my winning the lottery, I probably won't be back.

[clmooring]

very sorry to hear that. what kind of motherboard?

[strykerpsg]

Sorry to hear that Ed. However, supply and demand and constant turning over of newer technologies, you can get very decent mobo's for under $200.

Hopefully your files are still accessible and backed up, mine unfortunately were not, at least completely.

Anyway, a pain in the arse to reinstall everything, but you have a great knack for contributing to a great hobby and would be a shame to see you leave because of a failed motherboard. Just saying..

[fsxar177]

Won't be back?

Maybe we (soh community) can step up in some way?

[stovall]

Ed, As Strykerpsg says, motherboards today can be very reasonable. Your remaining hardware should be just fine so just find a motherboard to match your processor and memory. That shouldn't cost an arm and a leg. Hope you get it worked out.

[falcon409]

Just to verify....when I purchased the power supply this morning...I had to keep it under 80.00. I know "under 200." doesn't sound bad....but I could never spend that much any more. Thank you all for the suggestions, I do appreciate it.

[dandog]

Yeah, I agree, what FSXAR177 said. How do we do it? Can Ickie set up a paypal fund? $5.00 here, $10.00 there, and a mobo should be purchased.

[Daveroo]

7589 posts.....SOH has stepped up to the plate before.....i know big talk from someone who doesnt have a spare dime to his name...but someone has just done something very kind for me....and it would sure be nice to see SOH try to help Falcon

[ColoKent]

I agree-- if Ickie will set it up, I'll contribute...

Kent

[gman5250]

I'm in the same boat, my retirement went down the "Austerity" toilet, but I'd sure kick in ten bucks to help out a friend.

[skyhawka4m]

I will also...lets get it started

[oldpropfan]

I have a couple extra motherboards sitting around, what socket is your cpu?

Al

[Roger]

Won't be back?

Maybe we (soh community) can step up in some way?

I'll see what can be done. You've got friends Ed:engel016:

[FlameOut]

Set it up Ickie, I'll put some collards (a.k.a. greenbacks ) into the 'ol pot !

[DaveQ]

It'd be a really great shame to lose you Ed, you've given an enormous amount to our hobby. I'll contribute for absolute sure.

DaveQ

[Navy Chief]

Count me in as well. Just let me know how:salute: NC

[Ickie]

here is a page
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/falcon409/falcon409.htm

[big-mike]

Glad that i could help a bit with a few Bucks.:icon29:
Michael

[dharris]

I know what you mean about limited funds. Things have been tuff the last few years with forced retirement, wife's illnesses, furnace, hot water heater, sump pump, you name it, if I did not have it break or cost me money, that wasn't there, it did not exist! Falcon has been a regular and good supporter here and I am really glad we can help out. Now, for myself, I need a new car, I was thinking about the new Lamborgini "killer" version, I know it is only 4 million dollars, but hey, it is for a worthy cause, and all who donate will get a chance to ride in it as soon as I get int insured (unless you feel really good and want to get that too! how much could it cost?) Thanks Falcon for all that you have contributed and hope this will help you get back up and rejoin us. Thanks also to this board for there thoughtfulness. Don

[Reddog]

glad to help you Ed.

[Paul Domingue]

We old dudes have to look out for each other, SS checks tend to suck.

[kilo delta]

It'd be an honour to help out...only wish I could offer more.:salute:

[Willy]

On a fixed income here as well, but I'll do what I can to help.

[WarHorse47]

Done. Just have to sacrifice one case of beer this month.. :icon29: Just kidding... Glad to help out.

--WH

[Navy Chief]

Ed has given so much to SOH. It was a pleasure to help.

[sarwulf]

Done! Happy I could help out.

[Warhawk1130]

10 bucks from me.

[nio]

Also done.

Prognosis better

best

nio

[flewpastu]

Ed what kind of processor do u have, I've got a couple of mb that I would be happy to give up
Bill

[Cleartheprop]

Glad to help you!

[Warhawk1130]

Up to $520.00...looks like ya got enough for a full overhaul LOL.

[jojohnson9]

Glad to help out. Ed, you're too important to the welfare of the SOH community to leave now.

[ColoKent]

....AUUGH, AUUGH! (<--Tim "Tooltime" Taylor)

Thanks, Ickie!!!!

Kent

[jeansy]

glad to have helped out a fellow servicemen

[bully707]

glad to have helped out a fellow servicemen

Same here!

[Roger]

Ickie is sending a cheque for $800.00 to falcon409 later this morning so the donate page will be closed. Great response guys I'm sure Ed will be chuffed to bits:applause:.

[stovall]

Just another example of what a great team we are. Thanks to everyone who helped falcon409.

[nio]

Great job to all and good luck to Ed.

I hope to see him back very soon.

The internet ,a force for good? Discuss.

Only kidding.No need. It is plain for all to see.

best

nio

[CodyValkyrie]

Nah, stick with it bud. My main work computer and most my simming has been dead for a while due to a motherboard fry caused by a DSL line with a voltage on it. I'm still here lurking. Great bunch of people that keeps me coming back.

[DagR]

:-)


Best
DagR