eh..... i so use so long only happen once quatum last time die only because put the data too full..... 10 years back.... after tat got another 8 year back the maxtor... always overheat but still alive until now..... first 7200 rpm i buy last time ... until now i use WD and Seagate... so far so good no problem at alll.... touch wood... by the way use the good psu will be less problem for hd as well....