hard drive just went down

[stickybytes]

My comp just went down, i did a massive unrar (3+ gigs) session yesterday and it must have killed it because now when i boot up, it tells me no os is installed. it was giving me problems before, slow hangups and weird rattling, clicking noises. i think the hard drive is dead and now i am in a need of a hard drive.

im planning on running to j&r later on and getting this:

MAXTOR DiamondMax Plus 9 - 160GB U133 $99.99
Is this a quality hard drive and is it overpriced?

I know this may not be the best deal in town but i need to get it back up fast and ordering online will take at least 2 days plus sunday is coming up so ill probably have to wait for monday before i get it.

 

[ScrapSilicon]

not a very good price but a decent in need of now price for sure..have 4 of them installed in various comps..none have issues ..so far

 

[Sideswipe001]

When you need something fast, you usually have to throw "good price" out the window.

It's a fine drive. I've not had any unusual problems with Maxtors. I've had them die, but then again, I've had every brand of them die at some point.

 

[shortylickens]

You could get the absolute cheapest drive from a store. Then get online and purchase whatever you like for a reasonable price.

Keep the cheap little drive around for emergencies.

Now that I have a 120GB(system) and two 250GB(storage) drives, my 40GB and 60GB have basic windows installs on them to facilitate troubleshooting.

 

[Anonemous]

it's a decent price.

 

[Actaeon]

My Maxtor just "died"

80GB DiamondMax 9

EDIT: My Story about my HD

 

[imported_NoGodForMe]

Wow, two threads on the 1st page about dead drives. Oh well, now you know why I only buy SCSI drives with the Adaptec controller.

 

[Gamingphreek]

Hmm personally i would get the Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 120GB or 160GB. I have the SATA 120gb and it is dead quiet... seeks are KIND OF loud but the drive is extremely fast. Also still has a 3yr waranty... best in the buisness.

-Kevin