Figured I ought to put this here since it's not Istaria related at all now, even if it is about hardware.
So~ my old computer from the two hardware threads prior has been with someone attempting to repair it for a while and he's concluded that somewhere in the circuit boards a short has happened. Where, exactly, he hasn't been able to isolate yet- he's officially declared a hatred for that computer to rival no other as that short is making it a very uncooperative beast.
He's a 'weekend repair man' however; not a professional so this may be beyond him. And before he frustrates himself too badly- or potentially sets his house on fire trying to find and replace the problem.... to the more tech inclined: Is it a good idea to try to revive a shorted out system? Or would that depend entirely on what exact board was sporting the damage for how advisable/safe/cost effective it is?