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Gaming PC deflects bullet, saving owner's life

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A gaming PC reportedly saved its owner's life by deflecting a bullet fired through a wall by a neighbor. The neighbor claims the firearm discharged accidentally due to her dog. Police confirmed the PC altered the bullet's trajectory, preventing it from hitting the sleeping owner. The owner, who found the bullet under their pillow, is sympathetic towards the neighbor and plans to use a $3,500 insurance payout to build a new gaming PC. AI

RANK_REASON This is a bizarre anecdote about a PC deflecting a bullet, not a core AI development or significant industry event.

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Gaming PC deflects bullet, saving owner's life

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Tyson ·

    Gaming PC deflects bullet shot through wall by neighbour, saving owner's life — criminal negligence charges for culprit who claims 'firearm was accidentally discharged by her dog'

    A Redditor's powerful gaming PC just might have just saved their life after its splintered G.Skill RAM sticks diverted a bullet shot through the wall.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Gaming PC deflects bullet shot through wall by neighbour, saving owner's life — criminal negligence charges for culprit who claims 'firearm was accidentally dis

    Gaming PC deflects bullet shot through wall by neighbour, saving owner's life — criminal negligence charges for culprit who claims 'firearm was accidentally discharged by her … A Redditor's powerful gaming PC just might have just saved their life after its splintered G.Skill RAM …

    LINKS tomshardware.com/…/gaming-pc-deflects-bul…

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