Today, I finally found out why my graphics card in my PC had been overheating recently. My brother disconnected the card's fan because it was too loud when he was gaming. I guess I can always spend another $750. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I returned home to find out that my new and very expensive computer had overheated. I confronted my mom, and she told me that she had covered up the fan because she didn't like the noise. FML
Today, I blew out the dust from my GPU, and when I went to reinstall it, it turned out that I had inadvertently shorted something and now it's dead. FML
Today, I almost paid off my credit card. Then, a couple of hours later, my air conditioner broke. Found out it’s 12 years-old and leaking Freon. I’m going to have to get a whole new unit, which will cost me $6,500 to $10,050. FML
Today, the family computer kept overheating. My four-year-old son thought the solution was to pour a nice, cold cup of water on it. FML
Today, I opened up my laptop to replace a faulty chip inside, which took me half an hour. When I closed it all up again, I saw the replacement part in its packaging on my desk. FML
Today, I just found out that I was missing almost $500 from my debit card. Turns out my brother used my card to simp on a streamer. When I confronted him, he said, "But you would have simped on her either way." FML
Today, I took the motherboard out of my computer so I could put more RAM and a new video card in. While I was in the bathroom my mom threw it all out because it 'looked like garbage'. FML
Today my brother disconnected my internet and made my task bar disappear. I spent 2 hours trying to fix it, when I figured out I just had to restart the computer. Now I'm a little behind on assignments. FML
Today, my brother yelled at me, calling me a "no-good fucking whore", because I couldn't fix his laptop. The same laptop he threw on the floor after screaming "FUCKING HEAL MEEE!" at his game. As ever, my parents took his side, refusing to believe that I can't fix a cracked monitor. FML
Today, nearing the start of what I was hoping to be a relaxing week off, my air conditioning system died. A replacement system will be in the $7000 range, just the amount I'd finally saved for my dream vacation. FML
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Top comments
TimTheFish 11
I guess right now you aren't his biggest fan.
walker9879 25
Ohh that sucks bro, maybe get your parents to help you pay for it? (Assuming he's not an adult) Also it might be time to educate him on computers.
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Comments (79)
ViviMage 40
You need a new fan and a password on that computer!
alex49202 11
How would a password stop his brother from messing with the fan?
VeganVampyre 27
Well, it would stop him from using the computer, and if he's not using the computer he's not likely to mess with anything inside it. So that's how.
BlueBaronBitch 22
*whispers* or a new brother..
Shane557 12
The fan is not the issue, it can be plugged back in (unless his dumbass brother cut the wire). and while a password would probably keep op's brother off the computer it still wouldn't protect the hardware from tampering.
scyth3s 13
"fan was too loud while gaming" Password protecting the computer means brother can't game. That means he has no motivation to touch the components. GPU and fan are safe. This is not complex logic.
InsipidPotatoes 12
Maybe his console was near the PC? Makes more sense to me.
yerawizardlizzy 27
His console IS the computer. He's gaming on the computer.
kirby1964 20
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Could just get a new graphics card. They are not that hard to install. Most likely needed a new fan anyway.
lukian_fml 29
Are you volunteering your $750? OP may not have that lying around right now.
MoxleyCrue 17
18, I think he was suggesting that as an alternative to spending $750. Also, if I had $750 I'd buy you reading comprehension lessons.
Migole 36
@27: I rather think the 750 is for the GPU alone, not the whole pc. Get off your high horse
sturschaedel 27
There are way cheaper ones out there. Unless OP depends on a high end GPU for work, they could just install a cheap one until the brother can cough up the money for a replacement.
Kiernan151 25
Unless 33 OP playes some very demanding games and/or multiple monitors. I know personally I have 4 monitors and I have to use a great GPU for some of the games I play.
sturschaedel 27
#62 I am not a gamer, so this is not entirely my world, however I would still say that games, however intense one plays them, are less existentially important than a job. So, having a minimally functional computer is still better than none at all in my books. And it would only be temporary anyhow.
JustinJK 21
I guess you don't know what hobbies are. Sure, gaming isn't essential (unless that is his job), but people really get into their hobbies. Hobbies are important to have. I spent more than that on a kayak. Skiing gear. etc. I don't need to, but that's what I enjoy. My dad didn't need to spend 1500 on a exotic fish, but he's really into salt water aquariums. Maybe you need to get a hobby, something to get enthused about and you'll understand where OP is coming from.
9a_1z 12
It's like telling someone they can take the bus into work when their Ferrari has broken down and wondering why they're still crying.
sturschaedel 27
I do have hobbies and I have spent a lot of money on them. However, if one does not have the funds at the moment, those are the items that can be delayed until funds are sufficient without causing existential harm. For example, I love sewing, and since we are also building our family home, funds are tight. So while I would love to own a modern 4000$ sewing machine and a 1500$ serger, I make do with a 35 year old sewing machine I bought used for a couple 100 bucks. It's not ideal since new machines can do a lot more different stitches and techniques, but I make do for the moment and still enjoy my hobby.
Madrias 36
As someone who had a GPU failure (SLI GTX 580's, artifacts and overheating), I can say with perfect honesty that using a lower power, older card sucks. Currently using a GTX 275. Sure, it can get by for most things, but some games require more than what it can provide. As for why a GTX 275, it's what I had laying around.
MonstreBelle 29
109- I would make the argument that not being able to do a hobby you love because someone else ruined it for you can cause harm. Many people use hobbies as an escape and/or a way to relieve stress. For example, I'm really into art. I use it to get out of my own head, which helps me cope with my depression and anxiety. When my brother ruined $500 worth of high quality art supplies, I was devastated. If I had gone and just bought the cheapest art supplies, I wouldn't have been able to create the art I needed to, making my depression and anxiety much worse. Knowing that it would be temporary wouldn't have helped. Whether it was a day or a year, just knowing that I wouldn't be able to is what would make things worse.
alex49202 11
****, most Intel Processors have a shitty integrated card that he could use for the time being.
Xamry14 10
What's the point of getting a cheaper model of it can't do what the intended purpose is? That's like your brother wrecking a really good car you own, then buying one that can only drive 15 miles before overheating when you work 25 miles away because that's all you can afford. While it may be cheaper, what's the point of it can't get you where you need to go? It ends up instead being a waste of money because your still on the same boat as before you got the car. Can't get to work. (This is assuming no mechanical skill of course. Most overheating problems are simple fixes and you can get used cars that have those problems for a steal sometimes) In OPs case he still couldn't game. So what's the point?
jansdrs 19
Did it overheat to the point where it unsoldered the GPUs connections?
sturschaedel 27
From my experience transistors blow out way before something like that could happen. And they stink when they do.
lukian_fml 29
Time to put a lock on the case! And maybe buy him a nice noise isolating headset?
Mudhound123 6
Maybe the brother can buy a new gpu and his own headset?
staminprime 12
or make him pay for it...
Leafa 21
Because fans exist only to be a noisy disturbense, right? Right?
silent_shark 10
damn sorry to hear that. that just sucks.
Needafarm 22
I find that keeping the fans free from dust helps to alleviate the noise. Sorry about your brother. Tell him to buy his own computer.
sturschaedel 27
You can reduce the noise a lot by putting small rubber rings in with the screws between the fan and the socket. You should be able to find them in the electronics store.
cylonN6 3
Well, that certainly isn't cool of him. (I'll see myself out.)
NateHQ 13
I see what you did there.
isuckwithnames 22
Icy what he did too.
Darkness_Hate 29
There are some fans that are quite silent, make your brother pay for the GC he's at fault.