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gman314:


--- Quote from: lilshawn on September 25, 2012, 11:03:01 am ---try this...

get a smaller drive for your OS (maybe a 250 or 500gb)then install all your data to a 2nd drive. (2 or 3 TB)...if your OS packs it in, it's not a big deal to format it and install...or replace.

also: i agree with the aforementioned diagnosis... your drive is probably fine...you just have an OS issue...your data will still be there.

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So, if my actual data (roms etc.) is saved on a secondary HDD, does that mean that the data will be safer than if it is stored on the primary HDD that boots the OS?

Also, if I plan to use two separate drives (or even just copying data from the non-working one the a new one), I have an additional concern.  I have my non-working HDD installed with Windows XP service pack 2.  I am not sure where my SP 2 CD is, but I found an XP disk with SP 1.  Will this have any effect, or should I track down another SP 2 disk.

gman314:

Update:
So I decided to purchase a single WD scorpio black 500gb HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136856

The problem is that, in my haste, I mistakenly ordered a notebook drive.  Here's my question: Since I am using an SATA cable, then this shouldn't be an issue, right?  Also, I noticed that there is one main difference between the notebook drive and the one that I intended to buy: the cache.  The cache on the notebook is 16MB, while the cache on the other one is 64MB.  Will this make any significant difference in what I am using it for?  Here is the drive that I intended to order: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236345

Is it worth returning the notebook drive for this one?

mgb:

The sata connection will all be the same.
  definitely the 64MB cache would have been better but I'm not sure how much of a difference you would notice with just keeping files on it.

if its going in a regular PC, you may also need an adaptor for putting a 2.5" drive in a 3.5" bay.
there are a bunch of plastic adpators for this on ebay, they're like 3 bucks.

DeLuSioNal29:

Have you considered this?
http://onepcbsolution.com/



Maybe the hard drive is salvageable.

D



lilshawn:


--- Quote from: DeLuSioNal29 on September 27, 2012, 01:36:55 pm ---Have you considered this?
http://onepcbsolution.com/



Maybe the hard drive is salvageable.

D

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unless you work at seagate or western digital...under NO circumstances should you EVER open a harddrive.

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