– A gaming PC saved its owner’s life by deflecting a bullet that came through a wall.
– The gun was accidentally discharged by a neighbor’s dog, according to the neighbor.
– The bullet destroyed the PC’s motherboard, RAM, and tempered glass, with likely additional damage.
– No one was injured, and insurance (or the neighbor) is expected to cover the damages.
PC Takes a Bullet, Owner Unscathed
When it comes to bizarre series of events, this one is right up there. Apperently, a gaming PC was shot, and that bullet could of hit the owner, so essencially the PC saved the users life. The weird part is that the gun was shot by a dog.
The Incident Unfolds
Reddit user ‘angelbabyzz’ took to the platform to detail the incident that occurred somewhere in the US. The user was fast asleep when, at some point during the night, a loud bang and broken glass hitting there face woke them up. Turns out, a gunshot came through the neighboring wall that hit their gaming PC, which changed the bullets trajectory away from the sleeping owner, as stated by the police.
Dog Pulled the Trigger
The neighbour then rushed in to check up on the gamer and was sincerly apologetic about the incident. She claimed that her dog accidentally discharged the gun. The logistics of how that transpired are a mystery. The gamer who was the victim in this case is unsure about how the gun went off, but beleives that it was an accident. Luckily, no one was harmed, and the insurance will likely cover the damages. If it doesnt, the neighbor assured the victim she would pay for everything.
Hardware Casualties
As for the gaming PC, it was mostly destroyed as the bullet seemingly entered from the back of the case behind the RAM slots, tore through the motherboard, the Trident Z RGB RAM, and shattered the tempered glass. There was debris everywhere, which likely damaged the other hardware as well. The exact model of the RAM is Trident Z RGB, and a typical price for a 32GB kit (2x16GB) is now around $150-$200, depending on speed.
Market Timing Misfortune
Its an unfortunate incident, and whats also unfortunate is that the RAM got hit. Given the current state of the market, the same RAM sticks now likely cost significantly more than when the user purchased them. The victim did’nt specify the exact price paid, but DDR4 RAM has seen price hikes in recent months. The motherboard, likely a mid-range B550 or Z590 model, would also cost between $150 and $300 to replace. The case itself, with shattered tempered glass, would need a full replacement too.