A bullet fired from a neighboring property struck a sleeping gamer's desktop computer and deflected away from the user. The incident occurred in the US when a loud noise woke the owner during sleep. Police confirmed that the gaming PC absorbed the impact and changed the projectile's trajectory, which prevented a direct hit on the person inside.
A neighbor's dog accidentally discharged a firearm through the wall into a sleeping gamer's gaming PC.
The firearm discharge originated from an adjacent residence where a neighbor claimed her dog accidentally fired the weapon. The logistics behind how the animal discharged the gun remain unclear to all parties involved. The owner of the damaged hardware believes the event was an accident and received immediate apologies from the neighbor who rushed over to check on them.
The bullet entered the computer case through the rear panel directly behind the RAM slots. It tore through the motherboard and the Trident Z RGB memory modules before shattering the tempered glass side panel. Debris from the shattered components scattered across the interior, which likely damaged other internal hardware as well.
No injuries were reported during this incident despite the high-velocity projectile passing through the room. The neighbor assured the victim that she would cover all hardware damages if insurance does not pay for them. The current market value of the destroyed Trident Z RGB RAM sticks may exceed their original purchase price due to recent pricing shifts.
This event highlights an unusual physical threat to personal electronics in residential settings. Gaming computers usually encounter software problems or overheating instead of physical harm from outside projectiles. This event highlights an unusual case where computer components blocked a bullet intended for the user.
Source: NotebookCheck
