Recent content by FathomSynth

I just wanted to give a full status update for this issue so if anyone hits the thread in the future they can see what the final conclusion was and hopefully avoid the same issues. It was indeed my hard drive. It’s dead. Files are listed in windows explorer but can not be opened and when...

ok, thanks so much, I'll give that a try

What utility is best for diagnosing drive sectors? I tried the one that comes with windows and the WD tools, but neither of them can check the drive while it is in use with windows up and running on it.

Both HD WD Passports are external. It seems to be having trouble on all the drives not just one.

CPU Intel core i7-5820K 3.3 GHz 6 cores PSU Corsair HX1200i 1200W MBO Asus Rampage III Extreme HD C: WD Velociraptor HD D: WD My Passport HD E: WD My Passport NVidia GeForce GTX 980 Windows 7 Pro SP1 64 Bit Condition started about 6 months ago and has been growing steadily worse. Problems...

OK, that makes sense, and it is helpful to know that. Another strategy might be to just start replacing stuff one by one starting with the hard drive, then the power supply and stop when the problem is fixed. If that doesn't work then reinstalling the CPU. Then if all else fails replace the...

Yes, but I need to know if it is the hard drive or the voltage being supplied to the hard drive or the motherboard connection to the hard drive.

No, but I did a Windows System Restore to an earlier date when everything was working perfectly and the problem did not improve.

I need some recommendations for a massive PC system diagnostic tool. I would like a tool which can do all of the following in one long test. Test all drives for bad sectors. Test the overall drive performance for mechanical malfunctions. Test the power supply for low or irregular voltage. Test...