InB4 too many pr0nz!!!!
So it seems I killed my PC. It goes into startup repair mode and does nothing forever. I've tried getting into safe mode, but it's the same thing. Plus even if I were to wipe the drive and start over, I don't have a back up because windows kept give me an error and I never figured out how to fix it. FML.
So let's get down to brass tax.
1) if those of you who I have sent .blends of bailout to could look hard to see if you still have them, that would be awesome. Save them as I will be needing them in the near future.
2) any recommendations on a good work horse/gaming PC? I'm looking to spend less than $2K on it.