Re: F! ASUS
I am surprised they told you to mess around with your machine. I have run a lot computers into the ground in the last 40 years but never had tech support ask me to lay hands on myself. But I have to say that I always buy branded machines, the thought of having to deal with half a dozen representatives for all the components in my machine if I assemble myself simply gives me the creeps.
And yes, it's an ASUS. Recently managed to destroy the processor and support could only establish that by taking the machine to their workshop after replacing the motherboard and power supply (on site) didn't do the trick.