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Which if these is a genuine tech email today:
a) I have just installed my processor and I have managed to slice off all the pins and they are now stuck in the socket!
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
d) The volume was set so loud on my new pc it shook a vase off the shelf and smashed it - I want a refund for that vase.
Answers in by noon tomorrow.
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More mystery box goodness awaits the winner...
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
oh dear,
i vote ALL OF THE ABOVE :lol:
ChrisGlobe
29-05-12, 10:08
I've had b) and c) before! Going with...
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
for the lolz i pick
d) The volume was set so loud on my new pc it shook a case off the shelf and smashed it - I want a refund for that vase.
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
awesome xD
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
a) I have just installed my processor and I have managed to slice off all the pins and they are now stuck in the socket!
I think
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
:lol:
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
Terbinator
29-05-12, 10:17
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
d) The volume was set so loud on my new pc it shook a vase off the shelf and smashed it - I want a refund for that vase.
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
a) I have just installed my processor and I have managed to slice off all the pins and they are now stuck in the socket!
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
hamster603
29-05-12, 10:40
just because its so funny
d) The volume was set so loud on my new pc it shook a vase off the shelf and smashed it - I want a refund for that vase.
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
thebigcheese
29-05-12, 10:46
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD :spank
niceguyrichy
29-05-12, 10:46
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD :)
d) The volume was set so loud on my new pc it shook a vase off the shelf and smashed it - I want a refund for that vase.
d) The volume was set so loud on my new pc it shook a vase off the shelf and smashed it - I want a refund for that vase.
fingers crossed, thats hilarious.
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
skunkmunkey
29-05-12, 10:51
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
The best I have had was a customer bought a wireless router and complained it didnt work. Turns out she hadnt plugged the router in as she thought it was "meant to be" wireless... She claimed false advertising and wanted a refund...
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
a) I have just installed my processor and I have managed to slice off all the pins and they are now stuck in the socket!
the exact same thing happened to me with my i7 ;)
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
whichever it is they have all entertained me
a) I have just installed my processor and I have managed to slice off all the pins and they are now stuck in the socket!
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
d) The volume was set so loud on my new pc it shook a vase off the shelf and smashed it - I want a refund for that vase.
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
B - as there was no 'I'm telling lies again' option. Plus it's the most reasonable answer. I think...
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
darklighthim
29-05-12, 11:53
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
I've had that before lol
Oops was meant to quote Skunkmunkey lol
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
KarlHungus
29-05-12, 12:16
a) I have just installed my processor and I have managed to slice off all the pins and they are now stuck in the socket!
But LOL @ them all :lol:
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
d) The volume was set so loud on my new pc it shook a vase off the shelf and smashed it - I want a refund for that vase.
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
633Squadron
29-05-12, 12:28
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
Plausible stupidity, that's what this is all about...... and bodgeing.
Tolmandary
29-05-12, 12:34
C) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
a) I have just installed my processor and I have managed to slice off all the pins and they are now stuck in the socket!
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
SilveR_172
29-05-12, 12:55
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
a) I have just installed my processor and I have managed to slice off all the pins and they are now stuck in the socket!
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
a) I have just installed my processor and I have managed to slice off all the pins and they are now stuck in the socket!
Clearly an AMD user so this must be the fail.
therealmrhead
29-05-12, 13:17
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
d) The volume was set so loud on my new pc it shook a vase off the shelf and smashed it - I want a refund for that vase.
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
The most funniest to me is:
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
I kinda hope it's the vase one though
spleenharvester
29-05-12, 14:10
d) The volume was set so loud on my new pc it shook a vase off the shelf and smashed it - I want a refund for that vase.
ha ha ha - all ridiculous and my initial thought is b but for the crack Iw ill go for:
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
:D
B
I'm aware of people like this -_-
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d) The volume was set so loud on my new pc it shook a vase off the shelf and smashed it - I want a refund for that vase
muffin-man
29-05-12, 14:30
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
Supermoose
29-05-12, 14:42
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
All the others are serious face palms lol
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
a) I have just installed my processor and I have managed to slice off all the pins and they are now stuck in the socket!
d) The volume was set so loud on my new pc it shook a vase off the shelf and smashed it - I want a refund for that vase.
you still owe me for my vase :robin:
going for
a) I have just installed my processor and I have managed to slice off all the pins and they are now stuck in the socket!
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
Smellyferret
29-05-12, 15:34
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
(Although I want to believe the Vase one!)
Sniperdude
29-05-12, 15:36
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
am going to go with
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
cos ive heard people moan about not getting a windows disc with new computers too
Moonchester
29-05-12, 15:44
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
I3R0K3N7FEET
29-05-12, 16:00
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
a) I have just installed my processor and I have managed to slice off all the pins and they are now stuck in the socket!
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
Joshimitsu91
29-05-12, 16:37
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
Alextheepic228
29-05-12, 16:39
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
Tuilalcaron
29-05-12, 16:39
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
Also, I love these "what silly thing did someone do" competitions.
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesn't work. :P
d) The volume was set so loud on my new pc it shook a vase off the shelf and smashed it - I want a refund for that vase.
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
As advised by my three year old.
winstonngo
29-05-12, 17:44
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didn't get a DVD
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
d) The volume was set so loud on my new pc it shook a vase off the shelf and smashed it - I want a refund for that vase.
a) I have just installed my processor and I have managed to slice off all the pins and they are now stuck in the socket!
Someone not upgraded for a while :)
Tyrone1Wils
29-05-12, 18:29
Im gonna go for b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
superlattice09
29-05-12, 19:09
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
a) I have just installed my processor and I have managed to slice off all the pins and they are now stuck in the socket!
a) I have just installed my processor and I have managed to slice off all the pins and they are now stuck in the socket!
a) I have just installed my processor and I have managed to slice off all the pins and they are now stuck in the socket!
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
ScottishPhoenix
29-05-12, 21:49
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
I think it is:
a) I have just installed my processor and I have managed to slice off all the pins and they are now stuck in the socket!
lol I'd vote all of them :/
but ok please refund the vase XD
d) The volume was set so loud on my new pc it shook a vase off the shelf and smashed it - I want a refund for that vase.
As I know a few people who tend to reach for WD40 as a first resort, I'll go for
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
fullfatmilk
30-05-12, 00:33
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
going with -
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
be honest, we've all though of doing this at 1 time or another :)
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
LOL
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
a) I have just installed my processor and I have managed to slice off all the pins and they are now stuck in the socket!
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
a) I have just installed my processor and I have managed to slice off all the pins and they are now stuck in the socket!
gray.woodford
30-05-12, 08:16
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work
Greed4Speed
30-05-12, 08:19
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
maddocks2379
30-05-12, 09:13
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
WD40 fixes everything!
AtusSephin
30-05-12, 10:10
c) I opened my DVD ROM Drive and used WD40 on it as it was squeaking. Now it doesnt work.
d) The volume was set so loud on my new pc it shook a vase off the shelf and smashed it - I want a refund for that vase.
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
All scenarios seem fairly likely to me but I'm going with:
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
b) I ordered a Product Key Card for Office and didnt get a DVD
a) I have just installed my processor and I have managed to slice off all the pins and they are now stuck in the socket!
wonderlust
30-05-12, 12:06
Comp is Closed!
The answer was...
a) I have just installed my processor and I have managed to slice off all the pins and they are now stuck in the socket!
The answer was...
a) I have just installed my processor and I have managed to slice off all the pins and they are now stuck in the socket!
Not sure how thats possible without a lot of force!
Not sure how thats possible without a lot of force!
That was my thought too! Nearly went for that option and that's what put me off.
The answer was...
a) I have just installed my processor and I have managed to slice off all the pins and they are now stuck in the socket!
Lol fail. Got it right too.
here is the best bit..
it was an Intel cpu ;)
Lol!!!!!!! I think you need to vet the customers before selling!!! poor cystomer service i say! haha
633Squadron
30-05-12, 13:49
Wow...
Do you think he (or she) might have twisted the heat sink, whilst trying to remove it and caused this carnage?
ChrisGlobe
30-05-12, 13:53
it was an Intel cpu ;)
Pictures or we're I'm boycotting Aria! (I would say ban, but I can't do that :()
I think that was the source of the misunderstanding
Out of interest what was the response to this epic fail?
Out of interest what was the response to this epic fail?
The tech person wet themselves.
Finally i got one right its been ages. Fingers Crossed
Tolmandary
30-05-12, 14:31
here is the best bit..
it was an Intel cpu ;)
lol! Aww kinda feel sad for the person really not realising they were built into the socket. :)
here is the best bit..
it was an Intel cpu ;)
How did he not notice that when fitting :eek:
Maybe he should try drinking less when doing clearly unfamiliar tasks.
I got one right for the wrong reasons lol
Am I the only one thinking how is thus even possible.
633Squadron
30-05-12, 16:58
Nope; I am wondering how such an epic fail is possible....
well they fail hard
and that was the reply back to the dude :p :D
I have known quite a few people think this when they have moved from an AMD system to an intel system.
How is that actually possible? :P
superlattice09
31-05-12, 00:54
really?! :facepalm:
Got to second that question. Mainly I admit out of rampant self interest as I actually got one right :)
OP fails to deliver. Cannot make a competition about such fail without actually following up!
Am I the only one thinking how is thus even possible.
Nope; I am wondering how such an epic fail is possible....
How is that actually possible? :P
Its an intel CPU so does not have pins on the chip, They are built into the board. He really did nothing but thought he had snapped them!:lol:
Is this thread abandoned, i'm waiting for my name to be announced!. :)
long shot, but maybe I won without answering the question?
long shot, but maybe I won without answering the question?
Not this one. The competition for spamming for free delivery is in another thread.. ;)
Not this one. The competition for spamming for free delivery is in another thread.. ;)
robin should give you a prize from the box for wittiest comment of the weekend i think :)
Not this one. The competition for spamming for free delivery is in another thread.. ;)
Lol, it doesnt even increase your post count posting in this section.
Not this one. The competition for spamming for free delivery is in another thread.. ;)
I wish I would have the cash to order loads of stuff and use the free shipping :p
atm I am using my work laptop, as my PSU had not arrived as promised two days ago,
so I am passing time here on the forums. maybe I should go outside and do something
Added after 3 minutes:
edit: how did you manage 20K posts! must be hard job writing that much :D
wonderlust
10-06-12, 11:06
I wish I would have the cash to order loads of stuff and use the free shipping :p
atm I am using my work laptop, as my PSU had not arrived as promised two days ago,
so I am passing time here on the forums. maybe I should go outside and do something
Added after 3 minutes:
edit: how did you manage 20K posts! must be hard job writing that much :D
He's done it by being here from day one ie over 6 years...
He's done it by being here from day one ie over 6 years And he just won't shut up we've tried gagging him tying his hands everything...
fixed for you
p's just kidding aaron keep the ban hammer sheathed
He's done it by being here from day one ie over 6 years...
Indeed - pretty much from the first couple of weeks when the forums started in 2006.. Only about 8-9 posts per day, I think..
fixed for you
p's just kidding aaron keep the ban hammer sheathed
for now.... ;)
Been away and busy... stand by..
Gunslinger
13-06-12, 12:20
He's done it by being here from day one ie over 6 years...
yup, and at least half of them would have been in the binary thread posting 0 if that counted towards post totals :lol:
Winner!
a) I have just installed my processor and I have managed to slice off all the pins and they are now stuck in the socket!
Gunslinger
13-06-12, 12:22
congrats portway, good luck with the mystery box selection
Winner!
wow, that has made my day.
PM on its way in a moment
My prize arrived today I opened the parcel with anticipation and got a very pleasant surprise indeed.
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Never in my wildest dreams did I expect a prize as good as this.
Many thanks to Robin and the Aria Team
Gunslinger
19-06-12, 21:38
My prize arrived today I opened the parcel with anticipation and got a very pleasant surprise indeed.
http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/6599/image350t.jpg
Never in my wildest dreams did I expect a prize as good as this.
Many thanks to Robin and the Aria Team
:clap congrats on the prize, that is a nice surprise :)
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