Hello tomshardware users,
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
I have a computer that I built about 3 years ago. Most of the components were new/newish at the time of the build, except for the Hard Drive. I was trying to build on a budget so I used one I had lying around. Fast forward to now and I believe the hard drive is dying.
For reference, in Device Manager my Hard disk was a "Toshiba DT01ACA100 ATA Device". I am going to guess that is an old piece of garbage?
My motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-78lmt-s2p model. I would like to get a small SSD (>100$) for my OS and often used programs and newer 1TB HDD to put my general files onto.
I am not very sure of what limitations there might be on any potential purchases, and if so, what I should buy? Again, I'm trying to keep the cost down since I am a college student with little money, but I am afraid my hard drive is gonna bite the dust soon.
Thanks for your help!
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
I have a computer that I built about 3 years ago. Most of the components were new/newish at the time of the build, except for the Hard Drive. I was trying to build on a budget so I used one I had lying around. Fast forward to now and I believe the hard drive is dying.
For reference, in Device Manager my Hard disk was a "Toshiba DT01ACA100 ATA Device". I am going to guess that is an old piece of garbage?
My motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-78lmt-s2p model. I would like to get a small SSD (>100$) for my OS and often used programs and newer 1TB HDD to put my general files onto.
I am not very sure of what limitations there might be on any potential purchases, and if so, what I should buy? Again, I'm trying to keep the cost down since I am a college student with little money, but I am afraid my hard drive is gonna bite the dust soon.
Thanks for your help!
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