Shenske's Projects & Thoughts

[tiktektak]

Oh well that is shitty indeed. I accidently deleted my whole cover folder some time ago but were able to recover it with a neat programm. Unfortunately it turned out that most of the files are damaged now and can't be opened. *Ouch*

[BadChad]

Thats a major bummer dude! Sorry to hear that. Hope your able to get back in the game soon.

[Drakul]

Sorry to hear that Shenske (and Tiktektak).

Could you ask at work if they have an old PC lying around you could use? You could even say it's in case you need to work from home.
Photoshop would probably be really slow but it's better than nothing?

[Doom]

Sorry to hear that Shenske (and Tiktektak).

Could you ask at work if they have an old PC lying around you could use? You could even say it's in case you need to work from home.
Photoshop would probably be really slow but it's better than nothing?

Shenske works at GameStop. This isn't an option.

[Lumberjack42]

Well it seems my worse fear may have come true. It would appear that the cover making machine (my laptop) is officially dead. This is absolutely terrible new for me since I by no means have the funds currently to get another computer. Every cover I have ever made was on that computer. Any of the new covers I previewed in the forums but is not on the site is also on there. I don't know if the files on my hdd are recoverable or not but I won't be able to do anything with them even if they are fine.

It's a little depressing that I can't contribute to the site not because of lack of time but because I don't have the tools to do so. I don't know what to do currently and it may be a LONG time before I can get back in the game here. I really don't want to stop making cover (in fact it's driving me crazy not doing it) but I don't have a whole lot of options right now. If only I could covers on my iPhone ... well that wold be a pain in the ass but I would do it if i had to.

I have no intention of leaving the forums but I won't have the same type of presence here

I feel your pain, dude. That's what caused my 2 year hiatus. I just got lucky enough to get some extra funds to have the HD recovered. Hopefully, yours won't be as bad as mine was.

[zane_7849]

Shenske I wouldn't mind sending you some good will money towards a new PC, say like $10. If enough people put together and did that you might be able to replace your PC pretty quick. If you do work at Gamestop then you have good access to tons of game covers and we all know you're good for helping out with requests. I think it would be money well spent.

[scarmullet]

What is the computer doing? You could just need a new hard drive.

[shenske]

What is the computer doing? You could just need a new hard drive.

Absolutely nothing. It won't turn on or charge even with a brand new power supply plugged in. The battery would at least charge if the hard drive crashed. Its not the actual plug for the power supply to go into either as that has been tested. I was told by a few people it is likely the mother board that fried. It's unfortunate but I'm trying to figure out a way to get another computer. I may have a solution but i won't really be sure until Friday. Fingers crossed

[moulinoski]

What is the computer doing? You could just need a new hard drive.

Absolutely nothing. It won't turn on or charge even with a brand new power supply plugged in. The battery would at least charge if the hard drive crashed. Its not the actual plug for the power supply to go into either as that has been tested. I was told by a few people it is likely the mother board that fried. It's unfortunate but I'm trying to figure out a way to get another computer. I may have a solution but i won't really be sure until Friday. Fingers crossed

Nuts, looks like I'm a little late to the party, but, from what I was reading, I thought the same thing. Some places can repair/replace your motherboard for around $70. A new laptop could cost you around $500-1000. I'd look into fixing it before replacing it! (And I speak from experience; the same thing happened to me- AND my files were all intact!)

[soundwave925]

Shenske I wouldn't mind sending you some good will money towards a new PC, say like $10. If enough people put together and did that you might be able to replace your PC pretty quick. If you do work at Gamestop then you have good access to tons of game covers and we all know you're good for helping out with requests. I think it would be money well spent.

Yes, I too wouldnt mind contributing something to the cause. Iv used so many of shenskes covers that I feel I should give back in some way.

[Arseen]

I too am willing to give little donation for this good cause.

[shenske]

I got a quote for how much it would take to fix my motherboard. Since the computer is 4+ years old and is discontinued it would actually cost me aroud $400 just to get it up and running again. If I'm going to spend that much money I may as well replace it.

I appreciate the donation offers by I don't know if I feel quite comfortable accepting handouts. Well my Birthday is on Friday and if you wanted to give me anything for that ... jk

I think I may actually have enough to get another laptop in a few weeks but I dot have quite enough to include the shipping and a new enclosure for my old drive. If I were to outright get the computer, shipping and the enclosure I'd be down to my last $100 to last me for everything for two weeks (basically only driving to work and eating shitty food). I may have to wait a while longer ... we'll see what happens.

[ShoothimNow]

but I dont have quite enough to include the shipping and a new enclosure for my old drive.

Fixed that typo, but honestly, why don't you buy a external HDD instead of a new enclosure?  I have (2) 2TB's and (1) 500 GB, they are not that expensive anymore =\

[juan0tron]

How to build a $480 gaming PC to take on Battlefield 3

I ran into this article trying to find a way to make a cheap gaming PC (though not for Battlefield 3).This might help you with the costs, and give you a better machine in the process.

[shenske]

but I dont have quite enough to include the shipping and a new enclosure for my old drive.

Fixed that typo, but honestly, why don't you buy a external HDD instead of a new enclosure?  I have (2) 2TB's and (1) 500 GB, they are not that expensive anymore =\

My autocorrect kind of sucks sometimes on my phone. Well I could get an enclosure for about $15 and just use the old harddrive that I already have currently sitting in my dead computer. The one I have in there is 300gb so I may as well.

How to build a $480 gaming PC to take on Battlefield 3

I ran into this article trying to find a way to make a cheap gaming PC (though not for Battlefield 3).This might help you with the costs, and give you a better machine in the process.

(could one of the admins combine this with my other post above, it's very difficult to quote more that one thing on my phone. Thanks)

I don't want a desktop pc though. I need a laptop as most of the time I make covers I'm on the run somewhere. I also don't want to be forced to be antisocial locked in my room all the time. My gf, roomate and her bf watch tv and do stuff on our computers all in the living room when we have days off. It may sound a little wired but I really enjoy that time. I already have a computer picked out, I just need to wait for the funds.