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Bioshock killed my computer

Epiphyte

Member
Hello all Digg and Kotaku visitors! I've switched image hosting to try and keep the pictures up, but I don't know how long they'll hold. I'll try to have another backup ready in the eventuality. Also, I noticed a lot of Digg guys wanted to know the model of my PSU, it's an Antec Smartpower 350W.

Update: Now with grisly autopsy footage!

Literally, like shit blew up

I got the demo downloaded, updated to the latest drivers, and settled down to play the Bioshock demo. I wanted to set the proper mood, so the lights were off, the speakers turned up and the demo begun.

I was about 15 minutes into it, having very much enjoyed what I had seen so far, when I came upon the first Big Daddy encounter. I watch in rapt attention as he charges a splicer when suddenly BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM. It sounds as though a string of firecrackers has been detonated in my computer case, as well as each BOOM being punctuated with a bright blue flash coming through the case window.

For about half a second I sit there stunned. The first thought in my mind is "Holy Fucking Shit, that is the greatest effect I've ever seen. They should have given this game an 11." Immediately following this a sickening realization dawns on me as I look over at my tower. Blue Smoke! The magic blue smoke that makes electronics work is escaping from my PC.

What follows is a 30 second vaudeville act of me simultaneously cursing, falling as I try to leap out of my chair, and finally ripping the power cord from the wall. But the blue smoke was already out, and the smell of ozone in the air told me the bitter truth. Bioshock had fried my computer from the inside and blown the capacitors.

I took the victory into my living room and gave it some cursory revival attempts, but it was clear once the side panel was removed that it was gone. This all happened at about 8:30 CST, since which I've been endeavoring to bootstrap my old Pentium 3 back into working order. This involved a quick run to Walmart, as the damn thing is so old it doesn't have a built in NIC.

On the plus side, this errand allowed me to pick up a case of Fat Tire ale so that I might drink the pain away as I browse New Egg for a new computer.

A word of caution for anyone else planning on playing the Bioshock demo. THE GAME WAS SO FACE MELTINGLY AWESOME IT BLEW UP MY COMPUTER. Hopefully I can prevent further tragedies.



Update: Tuesday, August 21 2007

Acting Coroner Epiphyte

Externally subject appears undamaged, although a slight scent of ozone still lingers.
I'll begin by opening the case.



At first glance motherboard appears intact. I have removed the video card and sound card in order to make a closer examination of the capacitors.



On closer inspection, several capacitors (the three on the left) appear to show convex tops, indicating a buildup of pressure inside. However, I am unable to make a definitive diagnosis of failure at this time, further testing required.

As the motherboard has proved inconclusive, I will now move onto the power supply
[THE FOLLOWING MAY BE TOO INTENSE FOR SENSITIVE AUDIENCE MEMBERS, VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED]



The scent of burned electronics fills the air as the PSU casing is removed. Gross inspection reveals capacitor electrolyte has leaked from multiple sources, solidifying into a brown, gory lava.





OH GOD *sound of retching* ....the....the primary failure point appears to have been immolated, burning it beyond recognition



Coroner recommends that deceased's surviving family NOT be allowed to view the body.

In conclusion, the cause of death appears to be a concentrated surge of awesome, administered by an unknown 3rd party. Recommend that extreme caution be used in obtaining the source, as further casualties could result. WHAT HATH MAN WROUGHT!?

But don't take my word for it....










Killed by a concentrated dose of awesome?
I'd say this man's been.........
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BIOSHOCK'D

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
 

Saitou

Banned
Epiphyte said:
Blue Smoke! The magic blue smoke that makes electronics work is escaping from my PC.
HA HA HA OH WOW

Someone give this man a tag, he deserves it even if this is fake.
 

calder

Member
Epiphyte said:
The first thought in my mind is "Holy Fucking Shit, that is the greatest effect I've ever seen. They should have given this game an 11." Immediately following this a sickening realization dawns on me as I look over at my tower. Blue Smoke! The magic blue smoke that makes electronics work is escaping from my PC.

:lol Shitty for you, but hey at least you got a great post out of it.
 

RBH

Member
For about half a second I sit there stunned. The first thought in my mind is "Holy Fucking Shit, that is the greatest effect I've ever seen. They should have given this game an 11."

:lol :lol :lol
 

scoobs

Member
I'm running Bioshock at 1440x900 and its absolutely beautiful.... perfect game to show off my new PC! Gotta buy it now
 

bounchfx

Member
Starcraft did this to me... kinda.

I was playing brood war, owning some people online...

all of a sudden *WHIRRRRRR*
"what the fuck is that?"

*KAPOW*

the cd exploded ALL over my fucking room. literally. i found pieces 15 feet away on the other side, past the bed, in the closet. It was insane.(ly awesome and yet sad)
 

RubxQub

φίλω ἐξεχέγλουτον καί ψευδολόγον οὖκ εἰπόν
Epiphyte said:
Well, Flux Capacitors are only rated for 1.21 jigawatts
<--- GIGAWATTS
 

pilonv1

Member
Epiphyte said:
I was about 15 minutes into it, having very much enjoyed what I had seen so far, when I came upon the first Big Daddy encounter. I watch in rapt attention as he charges a splicer when suddenly BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM. It sounds as though a string of firecrackers has been detonated in my computer case, as well as each BOOM being punctuated with a bright blue flash coming through the case window.

You shouldn't have used a plasmid on it.
 

Epiphyte

Member
traveler said:
What are you posting from, BTW?
An eight or so year old P3 that I had stashed away in the closet.

As far as pics, I can get some with my cell camera, but the majority of the damage is inside the power supply, and I'd rather not add electrocution to my misadventures tonight.

The caps on the MB just blew out their little foil pressure valves, so it's not particularly impressive.
 

Beezy

Member
Epiphyte said:
For about half a second I sit there stunned. The first thought in my mind is "Holy Fucking Shit, that is the greatest effect I've ever seen. They should have given this game an 11." Immediately following this a sickening realization dawns on me as I look over at my tower. Blue Smoke! The magic blue smoke that makes electronics work is escaping from my PC.
:lol :lol :lol
 

MThanded

I Was There! Official L Receiver 2/12/2016
Shit my xbox 360 is gonna kill me tommorow.

Submit to kotaku... they will run with this.
 
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