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Elitegibson · 02-05-2004, 09:27 PM

I agree that a multimeter has many uses. But if you discover that your switch is broken, what are you gunna do, solder it back? A power supply is a field replaceable unit, if it doesn't work, you just get a new one. If you want a continuity tester, they're very cheap. There are also testers to see if an outlet is working correctly; cheap as well. Buying both of those things and a power supply tester is still like 1/20th the cost of the good multimeter. A multimeter doesn't have a place in a regular PC tech toolbox IMO. I've been building/fixing computers for 4 years and never said "damn, I wish I had a multimeter right now", but I have said "damn, I'm glad I have a power supply tester, it saved me a lot of time".

02-05-2004, 09:27 PM	#16 (permalink)
Elitegibson More Freedom, Less Bullshit Location: Tulsa, OK	I agree that a multimeter has many uses. But if you discover that your switch is broken, what are you gunna do, solder it back? A power supply is a field replaceable unit, if it doesn't work, you just get a new one. If you want a continuity tester, they're very cheap. There are also testers to see if an outlet is working correctly; cheap as well. Buying both of those things and a power supply tester is still like 1/20th the cost of the good multimeter. A multimeter doesn't have a place in a regular PC tech toolbox IMO. I've been building/fixing computers for 4 years and never said "damn, I wish I had a multimeter right now", but I have said "damn, I'm glad I have a power supply tester, it saved me a lot of time". __________________ -Erik Stupid people shouldn't breed. Last edited by Elitegibson; 02-05-2004 at 09:34 PM..