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Two years really isn't that long for a computer to last - I've got lots that are way older and still working fine. You would be better just replacing the faulty components (DVD drive & sound card) rather than buying a whole new machine?

 

Chris

Two years really isn't that long for a computer to last - I've got lots that are way older and still working fine. You would be better just replacing the faulty components (DVD drive & sound card) rather than buying a whole new machine?

 

Chris

The DVD drive lets me plays movies - but with no sound - but it won't let me write files to CD. I have absolutely no idea how to replace a sound card. I just guess that e-machines are crappy and I need to get a better computer.

If you do go with the smashing thing in the end, make a video of the great event. A lot of people love watching that kind of stuff.

are you going to buy another Windows machine

I turned it off and back on again and it mysteriously started working again. It recognizes RealTek, and it let me write documents to CD. Weird...

Two years really isn't that long for a computer to last - I've got lots that are way older and still working fine. You would be better just replacing the faulty components (DVD drive & sound card) rather than buying a whole new machine?

 

Chris

The DVD drive lets me plays movies - but with no sound - but it won't let me write files to CD. I have absolutely no idea how to replace a sound card. I just guess that e-machines are crappy and I need to get a better computer.

 

E-machines do have a reputation for early failure. My sister in law had one that lasted only a year. She only paid $300 for it so it wasn't a big loss.

Personally, I dislike any bigbox retail machines, I like to build my own with parts I choose.