Eight Ways To Kill Your HDD, About what NOT to do to prolong HDD life
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 Apr 30 2011, 09:17 PM
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QUOTE(Vcys86 @ Apr 6 2011, 12:19 PM) guys, what is the best software to check for HDD fitness/health status? I thought windows already have one? you can right click ur HDD and error checking select "check now"  |
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Apr 30 2011, 09:18 PM
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QUOTE(dinzjokerz @ Apr 15 2011, 09:46 AM) i fall my hdd at road then cannot use DIE aready hahahah !!! you sounds happy QUOTE(lohmaikai @ Apr 22 2011, 11:28 PM) How about torrent dl? Will it shorten the hdd's lifespan since its like always accessing the hdd. I heard bout this too.. wonder if its a myth or not |
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Apr 30 2011, 09:23 PM
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QUOTE(annoymous1234 @ Apr 30 2011, 09:18 PM) you sounds happy we need myth buster...I heard bout this too.. wonder if its a myth or not |
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May 1 2011, 12:36 AM
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QUOTE(lohmaikai @ Apr 22 2011, 11:28 PM) How about torrent dl? Will it shorten the hdd's lifespan since its like always accessing the hdd. Modern torrents are built in such a way so that it doesn't severely kill your hard disk by constantly writing to it every second.In fact, I think real time anti-virus scanning/protection will cause WAY MORE damage to the hard disk as it might be configured to scan every file. But still, haven't heard anyone complaining that anti-virus killed their HDD  So, I would say if you use your hdd as you should, it should not shorten your hdd lifespan considerably. |
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May 1 2011, 02:30 AM
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use extra strong magnet...gao tim..
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May 1 2011, 03:11 AM
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man..i will put my hdd in the fridge after use XD
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May 1 2011, 04:07 PM
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QUOTE(adbacc @ May 1 2011, 12:36 AM) Modern torrents are built in such a way so that it doesn't severely kill your hard disk by constantly writing to it every second. What bout those disk defragmenter that runs one the background all the time?In fact, I think real time anti-virus scanning/protection will cause WAY MORE damage to the hard disk as it might be configured to scan every file. But still, haven't heard anyone complaining that anti-virus killed their HDD So, I would say if you use your hdd as you should, it should not shorten your hdd lifespan considerably. |
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May 1 2011, 11:18 PM
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QUOTE(annoymous1234 @ May 1 2011, 04:07 PM) What bout those disk defragmenter that runs one the background all the time? I monitored one of it (Smart Defrag by IOBIT). It takes like 1-2minutes to 'analyse' my tiny hard disk and only 10 seconds to defragment (due to low fragmentation rate)And while it was doing that, it was definitely putting high load on my hard disk based on MBs read and write per second. Manual defragmentation is better in my opinion, unless you are adding tons of new data constantly around the clock and manual defragmentation is too much of a hassle. |
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 May 5 2011, 02:33 PM
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Its informative one provides a lots of data on topic also provide more information on topic.
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May 8 2011, 11:56 AM
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thank for sharing~noted it
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May 9 2011, 08:44 AM
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thx..
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May 11 2011, 10:59 PM
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WOW never knew that before..Thx for sharing!
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May 11 2011, 11:03 PM
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QUOTE(adbacc @ May 1 2011, 12:36 AM) Modern torrents are built in such a way so that it doesn't severely kill your hard disk by constantly writing to it every second. this could be one of reason.In fact, I think real time anti-virus scanning/protection will cause WAY MORE damage to the hard disk as it might be configured to scan every file. But still, haven't heard anyone complaining that anti-virus killed their HDD So, I would say if you use your hdd as you should, it should not shorten your hdd lifespan considerably. |
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May 13 2011, 05:36 PM
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QUOTE(yuckfou @ Jun 10 2005, 03:17 PM) any forumers had actula experiences? Hey i just ROFL LMAO at your signature! Hillarious!do share wit us! |
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May 17 2011, 03:52 PM
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618 posts Joined: Mar 2007 From: Selangor
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put ur hdd into microwave and turn to high and 3 minute
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May 25 2011, 09:07 AM
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what about hdd orientation..? does it have any effect.??
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May 25 2011, 11:51 AM
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if your comp nt enough pwr supplied by the psu can the harddisk die?for example using a 400w psu wit a hd4890 in.
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May 25 2011, 12:12 PM
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Think of it this way. Turn on computer - hard disk turns on for a second then losses power or continuously get unclean power, ripples. This will kill any electronic component in a computer
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May 25 2011, 04:17 PM
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2 of my terrabytes hdd failed after 6 months of 24/7 usage. its for the surveleince system, both died at the same time, luckily still in warranty, now just using 1 of the hdd, and the other one for backup just in case the first one died,
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May 26 2011, 03:17 AM
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QUOTE(blackmachine @ May 25 2011, 04:17 PM) 2 of my terrabytes hdd failed after 6 months of 24/7 usage. its for the surveleince system, both died at the same time, luckily still in warranty, now just using 1 of the hdd, and the other one for backup just in case the first one died, fewhh died at the same time..??? is there any signs or symptoms to know when ur hdd is about to die..? |
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