Recent content by amber438

So i guess i need a new hard drive then.

Well I installed the WD lifeguard and drive came back healthy..?? I also did a quick check and got this result 06-Quick Test on drive 2 did not complete! Status code = 07 (Failed read test element), Failure Checkpoint = 97 (Unknown Test) SMART self-test did not complete on drive 2! So is the...

Thanks Dorian. I'll try that. I think the drive got affected by a power outage we had during a storm. PC was running and I was transferring audiobooks to it when the power outage happened.

This morning on startup chkdsk ran twice on a newly installed hard drive. I decided to check it with Crystaldiskinfo. Never having used it before, I need some help deciphering it. The hard drive in question just came out of waranty (it figures) and I've never used it before. Here is the info...

Well Outlander you came up with some of the best solutions. This is what I will probably choose. Never had a Giga mobo so we will see. CPU AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core $139.97 CPU Cooler Xigmatek Prime SD1484 90.3 CFM Sleeve Bearing $29.99 Motherboard...

The nvidia gforce is still usable in the mobo u mentioned?

Thanks for the prompt answers! I've always liked AMD and ASUS (don't know why other than never had issues) and I guess I may have to change and up the ante a little for a good system. I looked at this on Portatech. Thoughts? AMD FX8320 8 core 174.88 Gigabyte 78LMT-USB3 as I have sata2...

Hi all I'd like to upgrade my older system to current budget to mid gaming specs. My system is now as follows: amd 64 x2 dual core 4800 4 gig ram (max mobo will take asus older mobo 5 sata hard drives various capacities (mostly storage of music, movies, audiobooks, etc) Nvidia Gforce 7900 gtx...