Antec's Skeleton open air case These are older cases but you get the idea. Yes they basically just hold the pieces together. If you watch videos of people testing parts sometimes they just may have them laying all over a bench connected back with cables. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129056
and if you want hardcore the kid who runs the computer the parts all over the place. no case at all. probably just testing out everything before permanent install in case. video gives me a headache. <iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/8GcG0mDRXdk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
I am sorry too and surprised to hear that. Let us know the follow up on what's wrong with their machine.
What Memory Timings and Features Mean <iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/g5wd4H9Kd_k" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
The Secrets of PC Memory: Part 1 Published on 15th November 2007 by Ryan J. Leng http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/memory/2007/11/15/the_secrets_of_pc_memory_part_1/1 The Secrets of PC Memory: Part 2 http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/memory/2007/12/17/the_secrets_of_pc_memory_part_2/1 The Secrets of PC Memory: Part 3 http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/memory/2008/02/08/the_secrets_of_pc_memory_part_3/7 The Secrets of PC Memory: Part 4 http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/memory/2008/02/10/the_secrets_of_pc_memory_part_4/1
I can't think of anything more demoralizing,,, well maybe holding a losing trade a little (or a lot) to long. To put it bluntly, sh*t happens, send it back and let THEM work their magic, all you have to do is wait a little longer.
Thanks for the replies guys. It's just one of those things I'm having with my luck recently. And yes, it's on it's way back as of today.