HDD: Go figure.

thadood · 01-20-2006, 04:36 PM

I made a post a while back saying that my 30GB Maxtor main HDD was dying (of old age, no doubt). Well, I replaced it with a 300gb Maxtor on December 30th.

About 10 days after installed, my system locked up. I didn't think much of it at the time. I powered down and booted up and continued to use my computer for a few days.

All hell broke loose.

My system got worse and worse. Looking up after a few hours, then a few minutes. At the time, I didn't think it were the HDD, so I did some backing up in safe mode. With no music going, I swore that I heard a "click" just before it locked up in safe mode. I thought to myself, it can't be the HDD, it's brand new..

It was.

I ran a LiveCD of Ubuntu 5.10 on my system for a few hours and it ran fine. I mounted the HDD under it and started browsing. I heard that "click" again, and my file browser locked up under linux. I had to killer it. It was the HDD. So now, after a few hours of messing around, am back from CompUSA with a replacement Maxtor.

Honestly, I've never had a problem with Maxtor HDD's. This is really a first. if this one pulls the same shit, I'm switching to Seagate.

Chair · 01-20-2006, 04:57 PM

I <3 my seagates

ivwshane · 01-20-2006, 06:48 PM

I told you, maxtors quality has started to decline

thadood · 01-21-2006, 01:26 AM

I didn't think it was so apparent. Maxtors used to be great.. and now.. wow.

Anyway, it looks like I'm giving up on PC's and switching to Macs, so I probably have to take back the HDD anyway (It isn't SATA)

ivwshane · 01-21-2006, 01:58 AM

Macs use hard drives too.

ivanolo · 01-21-2006, 03:49 AM

Defective power cable?
Defective data cable?

thadood · 01-21-2006, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ivwshane

Macs use hard drives too.

No shit =p

I've just gotten tired of working on my PC to get it running how I want it to. I deal with macs in some of my classes, so I know what they're capable of, and they suit me and what I need to do.

ivwshane · 01-21-2006, 11:15 AM

How hard is it to get a pc working reliably?

Other than dealing with ati drivers I never have issues.

tweakmonkey · 01-21-2006, 08:50 PM

Seagates are much better anyway and have a 5 year warranty too. I'd check your PSU to be sure it's OK. My roommate had a Raptor fail @ 1 week and it turned out his power supply was screwed up. It killed another a few weeks later.

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01-20-2006, 04:36 PM	permanent link to #1
thadood I Am The Black Wizards Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Horn Lake, MS Posts: 3,488 (#24 ) My photos: 7 Thanked 4x in 4 posts	I made a post a while back saying that my 30GB Maxtor main HDD was dying (of old age, no doubt). Well, I replaced it with a 300gb Maxtor on December 30th. About 10 days after installed, my system locked up. I didn't think much of it at the time. I powered down and booted up and continued to use my computer for a few days. All hell broke loose. My system got worse and worse. Looking up after a few hours, then a few minutes. At the time, I didn't think it were the HDD, so I did some backing up in safe mode. With no music going, I swore that I heard a "click" just before it locked up in safe mode. I thought to myself, it can't be the HDD, it's brand new.. It was. I ran a LiveCD of Ubuntu 5.10 on my system for a few hours and it ran fine. I mounted the HDD under it and started browsing. I heard that "click" again, and my file browser locked up under linux. I had to killer it. It was the HDD. So now, after a few hours of messing around, am back from CompUSA with a replacement Maxtor. Honestly, I've never had a problem with Maxtor HDD's. This is really a first. if this one pulls the same shit, I'm switching to Seagate.
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01-21-2006, 01:26 AM	permanent link to #4
thadood I Am The Black Wizards Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Horn Lake, MS Posts: 3,488 (#24 ) My photos: 7 Thanked 4x in 4 posts	I didn't think it was so apparent. Maxtors used to be great.. and now.. wow. Anyway, it looks like I'm giving up on PC's and switching to Macs, so I probably have to take back the HDD anyway (It isn't SATA)
	Mississippi Burning: Like Dale Earnhardt crashing into a wall!

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ivanolo Cheap Bastard Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 2,950 (#30 ) My photos: 0 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Defective power cable? Defective data cable?
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01-20-2006, 04:57 PM	permanent link to #2
Chair Tweak Minion Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,632 (#60 ) My photos: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	I <3 my seagates

01-20-2006, 06:48 PM	permanent link to #3
ivwshane Dont mess with old school Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 4,362 (#14 ) My photos: 65 Thanked 5x in 5 posts	I told you, maxtors quality has started to decline

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ivwshane Dont mess with old school Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 4,362 (#14 ) My photos: 65 Thanked 5x in 5 posts	Macs use hard drives too.

01-21-2006, 11:15 AM	permanent link to #8
ivwshane Dont mess with old school Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 4,362 (#14 ) My photos: 65 Thanked 5x in 5 posts	How hard is it to get a pc working reliably? Other than dealing with ati drivers I never have issues.

01-21-2006, 08:50 PM	permanent link to #9
tweakmonkey Chief Webologist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,686 (#11 ) My photos: 414 Thanked 30x in 17 posts	Seagates are much better anyway and have a 5 year warranty too. I'd check your PSU to be sure it's OK. My roommate had a Raptor fail @ 1 week and it turned out his power supply was screwed up. It killed another a few weeks later.

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