I got my system running again. It was the sata cable on my F: drive which is where the projects are located. This is good as now I can save and buy a unit from Jim (studiocat).. Thanks guys for all of your help...

NEGATIVE 1 for newegg.  I, and from other posts on the internet others, have suffered the "CPU socket bent pin" response from newegg.  I bought a new AS Rock motherboard for use on a new build.  After assembling it and powering on, it came up with a memory error, which turned out to be two out of four memory slots.  I contacted AS Rock and after some troubleshooting they told me to contact the seller for a replacement.  I removed the motherboard and carefully and properly installed the CPU socket cover.  I got an RMA from newegg and sent the motherboard back.  Newegg responded that there were "bent pins" in the CPU socket and would not honor the warranty and sent it back.  I contacted AS Rock and was eventually able to get it replaced by AS Rock.   I did some investigation and the "bent pin" reject has happened to others with newegg.   Because of this, I will no longer buy from newegg, and I USED to buy most of my computer parts from newegg, and recommend newegg.

I have 1000.00 to spend. This DAW will be used for my trio only. A typical song contains 20 tracks at best, I use EZ drummer, and maybe 2 vsti's in a song, I run sonar producer 8.5.3 Thanks in advance for your help.


Ah I see! your Recording your band, I saw this and thought you where using backing tracks or something...

fireberd


NEGATIVE 1 for newegg.  I, and from other posts on the internet others, have suffered the "CPU socket bent pin" response from newegg.  I bought a new AS Rock motherboard for use on a new build.  After assembling it and powering on, it came up with a memory error, which turned out to be two out of four memory slots.  I contacted AS Rock and after some troubleshooting they told me to contact the seller for a replacement.  I removed the motherboard and carefully and properly installed the CPU socket cover.  I got an RMA from newegg and sent the motherboard back.  Newegg responded that there were "bent pins" in the CPU socket and would not honor the warranty and sent it back.  I contacted AS Rock and was eventually able to get it replaced by AS Rock.   I did some investigation and the "bent pin" reject has happened to others with newegg.   Because of this, I will no longer buy from newegg, and I USED to buy most of my computer parts from newegg, and recommend newegg.

That's a bit disturbing to hear about NewEgg as I always get my parts from them as well/recommend them. I'm surprised that they didn't honor the warranty as their customer service has always been very good.
What other vendors do you recommend?  

Mesh

fireberd


NEGATIVE 1 for newegg.  I, and from other posts on the internet others, have suffered the "CPU socket bent pin" response from newegg.  I bought a new AS Rock motherboard for use on a new build.  After assembling it and powering on, it came up with a memory error, which turned out to be two out of four memory slots.  I contacted AS Rock and after some troubleshooting they told me to contact the seller for a replacement.  I removed the motherboard and carefully and properly installed the CPU socket cover.  I got an RMA from newegg and sent the motherboard back.  Newegg responded that there were "bent pins" in the CPU socket and would not honor the warranty and sent it back.  I contacted AS Rock and was eventually able to get it replaced by AS Rock.   I did some investigation and the "bent pin" reject has happened to others with newegg.   Because of this, I will no longer buy from newegg, and I USED to buy most of my computer parts from newegg, and recommend newegg.

That's a bit disturbing to hear about NewEgg as I always get my parts from them as well/recommend them. I'm surprised that they didn't honor the warranty as their customer service has always been very good.
What other vendors do you recommend?  

I agree, not good info about Newegg.  

That's a bit disturbing to hear about NewEgg as I always get my parts from them as well/recommend them. I'm surprised that they didn't honor the warranty as their customer service has always been very good. What other vendors do you recommend?  

Obviously not good if the pins weren't bent...
But *all* suppliers will inspect the CPU socket for bent pins upon return.
If the pins are bent, you're SOL

actually i have no issues returning bent pin boards..
but then i buy thru disties.. pretty sure any retail outlet you would be SOL..

FYI fixing them is not that hard unless they are really trashed

actually i have no issues returning bent pin boards.. but then i buy thru disties..

 
Doubt many one-off builders will be buying thru Ma Labs...  

i dont either anymore well not very often anyway.. usually something odd like DDR2 ram

The CPU socket bent pin excuse is not limited to newegg.  According to a post on the Windows 7 forum from a user in Australia they are having the same issue with Australian component sellers.  After I got the motherboard back from newegg, I examined the CPU socket with a magnifying glass and could not see any bent pins.

I didn't make a big issue with newegg over my motherboard, since AS Rock made good on it, but I did write newegg off for future purchases. Which brings up another issue, AS Rock support told me to contact the seller to get it replaced as it was less than 30 days from when I got it from newegg.  If they would have told me to send it directly to them initially, after they diagnosed (actually confirmed what I already knew) the two memory slot problems,  newegg would have never been involved.