I'll post a SS of it when I'm on the pc but this is basically what it says;Originally Posted by Kramy
Can you post a screenshot of the HDTune info? Most programs fail at properly interpreting the numbers, so someone needs see what they actually are to advise you of what they mean.
A low value probably isn't anything to worry about, but if it's high enough pr starts increasing fast, that means your drive is degrading mechanically and will eventually fail.
It's possible. But even so, I wouldn't worry about it until it increases beyond 1. Like I said, it could just be a fluke.Originally Posted by trojan92
Is it possible that it was my PSU?
Reason I think this is because at that moment, when I decided to check HDTune, I started folding for the first time, before that, the HDTune showed it was fine.
He might not.Originally Posted by trojan92
Thanks for the help, I've decided to return the drive. Reason being, the case I opened on Ebay with the seller ends in 3-4 weeks, after that, if the drive's health worsens, there'd be nothing I could do, I doubt the seller would even refund after that much time.
it's a SeaGate 750GB drive, the ST37 series, I checked their site for warranty info and they said it wasn't covered.Originally Posted by Kramy
He might not.
What model of drive was it? Most drives have manufacturer warranties. In the case of WD, sometimes it pays to RMA to them instead... they often upgrade you to a new/better/faster/larger drive.
Then RMA'ing to the eBay seller is definitely the way to go. Hopefully your replacement drive works better.Originally Posted by trojan92
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it's a SeaGate 750GB drive, the ST37 series, I checked their site for warranty info and they said it wasn't covered.Originally Posted by Kramy
He might not.
What model of drive was it? Most drives have manufacturer warranties. In the case of WD, sometimes it pays to RMA to them instead... they often upgrade you to a new/better/faster/larger drive.
