Hey guys, i recently just upgrade my PC( new motherboard, processor and ram), but i cant really get the full power bc my HD is corrupted and my disk usage is almost always at 100%, I've already found two hard drives to chose from, The WD Black 1TB 5400 and 7200, is it safe for my PC to be able to handle a 7200 with a 500w PS?
Corrupted Hard drive
- Thread starter Heshai
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RustleThyJimmies
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Since you didn't post your parts list, use this Power Supply Calculator:
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RustleThyJimmies
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If you are settled on buying the WD Black version, go with the 7200 rpm version. Those numbers just mean how fast the hard drive spins, so the 7200 rpm HD would operate faster than the 5400 rpm one.
If you are settled on buying the WD Black version, go with the 7200 rpm version. Those numbers just mean how fast the hard drive spins, so the 7200 rpm HD would operate faster than the 5400 rpm one.[/quotemsg]
ok thanks, but with my corrupted one, should i remove it first then place the new one in? Im pretty new to building still
RustleThyJimmies
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Yes. In this case I am assuming your corrupted hard drive was your primary boot disk. In that case, you need to disconnect the original one, and plug in your new one. You will also need to reinstall Windows and all the other programs that you lost in your corrupted hard drive. As long as you use your original Windows installation disk and key, it shouldn't give you any problems.
RustleThyJimmies
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Assuming you went through the proper setup steps after installation (say yes to automatic updates), and you have it connected to the internet via an ethernet cable, it will automatically update on its own.
D_Know_WD
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Hi there Heshai,
It's great you've decided to go with WD Black.
Yet, I believe that all WD Black models come with 7200 RPM.
Anyway, you could consider cloning the drive as well. This is a process that would make the exact same copy of your OS drive and put it on the new WD Black. You can do so with Acronis True Image WD Edition: http://products.wdc.com/support/kb.ashx?id=DSm3QT
You will need to attach the new drive to the system, perform the cloning process, take out the old drive and plug the new one on it's place.
If you get poor performance, then this would be because of the fact that your old drive was failing.(creates exactly the same copy) In that case, you will need to perform a clean OS installation.
Cheers,
D_Know_WD
It's great you've decided to go with WD Black.
Yet, I believe that all WD Black models come with 7200 RPM.
Anyway, you could consider cloning the drive as well. This is a process that would make the exact same copy of your OS drive and put it on the new WD Black. You can do so with Acronis True Image WD Edition: http://products.wdc.com/support/kb.ashx?id=DSm3QT
You will need to attach the new drive to the system, perform the cloning process, take out the old drive and plug the new one on it's place.
If you get poor performance, then this would be because of the fact that your old drive was failing.(creates exactly the same copy) In that case, you will need to perform a clean OS installation.
Cheers,
D_Know_WD
D_Know_WD :
Hi there Heshai,
It's great you've decided to go with WD Black.
Yet, I believe that all WD Black models come with 7200 RPM.
Anyway, you could consider cloning the drive as well. This is a process that would make the exact same copy of your OS drive and put it on the new WD Black. You can do so with Acronis True Image WD Edition: http://products.wdc.com/support/kb.ashx?id=DSm3QT
You will need to attach the new drive to the system, perform the cloning process, take out the old drive and plug the new one on it's place.
If you get poor performance, then this would be because of the fact that your old drive was failing.(creates exactly the same copy) In that case, you will need to perform a clean OS installation.
Cheers,
D_Know_WD
It's great you've decided to go with WD Black.
Yet, I believe that all WD Black models come with 7200 RPM.
Anyway, you could consider cloning the drive as well. This is a process that would make the exact same copy of your OS drive and put it on the new WD Black. You can do so with Acronis True Image WD Edition: http://products.wdc.com/support/kb.ashx?id=DSm3QT
You will need to attach the new drive to the system, perform the cloning process, take out the old drive and plug the new one on it's place.
If you get poor performance, then this would be because of the fact that your old drive was failing.(creates exactly the same copy) In that case, you will need to perform a clean OS installation.
Cheers,
D_Know_WD
Is there a video to show me how to do this stuff exaclty, i dont wanna mess anything up.
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