Maxtor

Forum discussion tagged with Maxtor.
  1. K

    Question Need replacement hard drive for Dell Precision 340

    I have an old Dell Precision 340 with a failing hard drive. It is an 80 GB Maxtor D740X-6L. Is there a current drive that would work with my system?
  2. M

    Question Issue with an old HDD. Disk just spins and stops

    Hello, I have a Maxtor YAR41BW0, 80GB ATA HDD. It is pretty old, I haven't used it for some years. When I try to run it using an external rack the disk spins and stops constantly while the head reader moves jerkily. I opened it and recorded a video for more context...
  3. taghiramzi

    Question Can I replace a Seagate PCB with identical Maxtor one ?

    Hi everyone I have a faulty seagate 320gb (ST3320613AS, pcb number 100504364 REV B) which is undetectable to bios, and has some needed data in it. In search of doner pcb, I came across a maxtor 160gb with almost identical label (except the logo) and same pcb number. So I'm wondering, can I use...
  4. M

    Sony TV can't recognize the external HDD.

    The problematic HDD - HX - M500TCB/GMR - is a very generic external hard drive and I had no problem before... The TV is a - KD - 49XG7096 - which fail to show the HDD in its menu. The LED glow blue, but the disk inside feels motionless... After formatting the HDD (which was completely full) the...
  5. B

    Question New Maxtor external drive video stutter

    I had WD Passport which I replaced with a brand new Maxtor 4TB. On WD I could watch video straight from the disk unlike Maxtor which has constant split-second freezes, say every 15sec. If I copy the video to either of my local disks, ssd or hdd, it plays smoothly. Any help would be greatly...
  6. S

    Question Maxtor 90645D3

    I have an old disk drive and want to find out what is on it (and erase it securely if need be) before disposing of it. it's a Maxtor 90645D3. I've tried it with an IDE to USB adaptor, and I can't get it to be recognized; and I am wondering whether it might have CHS rather than LBA addressing...
  7. NakosKotsanis

    Question Why my external Drive appeared as Local Disk?

    I have an external disk drive (MaxTor 1TB). For some reason it changed from USB Drive to Local Disk. Local Disk Image Now i cant use a Label Name (like MyDrive). I try to change the drive Letter and still nothing happen. Also the Autorun.inf that is located by default at a sub-folder of the...
  8. fbadong27

    Razer Mic is not working but picks up the Output.

    My Razer was working fine, then suddenly the mic is not working, but headset picks up the output. I tried everything like messing up with the driver, rollback etc. I also tried the headset on my iPhone 6s and it's not working. I open the wiring in my headset but all the wire are good. Is this a...
  9. R

    GPS Trackering devices

    Need advice about how to track sim card in my bicycle tracking device. Which android apps are compatible?
  10. W

    Migrating HDD Data

    I'm using 3 hdds as a secondary and they are in one partition. I am trying to install a new hdd to replace two of 3 hdds that are already installed. Is there any way to move all data into one hdd within same partition so i can disconnect two other hard drives?
  11. A

    My second case fan is not working

    I have a Corsair Carbide 275R and 2 fans, one is working perfectly but the other is not working. When i check in Corsair's driver that seconds fan doesn't show up(it's connected to the motherboard) it only says that one fan from my h100i v2 is on 0 rpm but both of them on the cpu cooler are...
  12. A

    usb has lots of random files i cant delete

    I went into my usb and it had all these random files with random names and dates, some from 2085 and 1987! this was a new usb and I only saved 3 things to it. I didn't ejct properly a couple of times, does that affect performance? also, my usb has only 4 GB of space, and the random files'...
  13. J

    Where can i find a list of all Intel CPUs and GPUs in release order?

    Im interested in finding a list of all Intel CPUs and Nvidia GPUs in release order any ideas? i found several list but they are not in release order
  14. S

    How To What Is Microsoft Edge's Snooze Option And How To Use It

    The Snooze Option in Microsoft Edge is one of the best things to ever happen to Microsoft users. This spectacular option enables you to set a reminder for your favorite website or any other website you are set to access at a particular time as a Cortana reminder. Having set your reminder, you...
  15. D

    New gaming PC with Monitor-2700ish budget

    Hi I am looking to build a new computer for gaming, web browsing and possibly some light video editing. The parts list I have so far is as follows -Intel i7-8700k -Noctua NH-D15 cpu cooler - MSI-Z370 SLI Plus ATX LGA 1151 motherboard -Corsair vengeance LPX 16GB DDR4-3000 RAM -Crucial-MX500...
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    Can I upgrade my Dell pc with a GT 1030?

    Hi. I have a Dell inspiron 3650 (Intel(R) core(TM) i5-6400, 8gb ram, gt 730) can i upgrade this pc with a Gt 1030? Does the video card fits in the chase? is it compatible? i know i can't chage the power supply. Sorry but this is my first experience with a desktop.
  17. K

    Does 7.1 matter for footsteps in games?

    Hi, I have been searching for a new headset over my corsair vengeance 1500s and have narrowed it down to the hyper cloud II with surround or a sennheiser gsp 300. I am basically stuck at does the fact the gsp 300 has no surround sound matter, my motherboard supports 7.1 outputs, I am worried I...
  18. S

    i need bluetooth driver for a windows 7 Acer aspire e5 511

    Bluetooth doesn't installed in my laptops I need bluetooth driver for a windows 7 Acer aspire e5 511
  19. A

    RAM Automatic Overclocking

    I have Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB 1600 (HX316C10F/4) and in its description, it says "HyperX FURY is available in frequency speeds from 1333MHz to 1866MHz. Reach faster speeds and higher capacities by just installing the memory, no adjustments in BIOS needed." i want to upgrade my RAM to make it...
  20. L

    PSU died, bought a new one, but on boot I get SDRAM (1 short beep) error.

    I have 4 sticks of DDR2 1066 MHZ HyperX RAM. I tried 3 different sticks in 2 different slot, but my PC wont boot. Is it my RAM or my Motherboard? (Previous PSU died while PC was turned off) Specs: AMD Phenom II X4 940 Geforce GT 1030 (Gigabyte) 4GB DDR2 RAM Asus M3A78-VM New PSU: Enermax Maxpro 600
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    Hard Drive Incompatible

    Hello! I want to install a hard drive on my computer, but it's GPT format and apparently windows can't install on there. I read somewhere that if the system is UEFI based and it's 64 bit I can? I selected windows 64 bit and also switched the storage in BIOS to UEFI but no luck. What should I be...
  22. R

    Laptop Component Updating

    Hey guys, I was recently taking a look at downloading Star Wars the Old Republic for my laptop, but I am 0.1GHz shy of the minimum, and also need another 96+ megabytes of Video RAM to play it at minimum settings if at all. My laptop is an un-modified Inspiron 15 (3521) i3-3227U 1.9GHz with 4 GB...
  23. R

    I can view pictures on my SD card but I cannot import to computer?

    I can view pictures on my SD card but I cannot import to the computer . Can someone help me to fix this problem?
  24. M

    Speedfan controls in asus fan xpert?

    I know about the functionality of speedfan. I am wondering if the Asus software can do the same things, specefically: Having a fan plugged into a sys_fan header and using the gpu temp as a source? Another example would be to control the cpu radiator fans from a Sys_fan header with the cpu temp...
  25. C

    Need straight forward answer

    Let's start at a Z87-Pro (i5-4590). I have dual channel @ 16gbx2/24gb. I am currently running Evga GTX750 to (2gb). I have ssd for os and secondary. (HDD/SSD not needed) My task for the day is a lot of graphic design and Arma 3. I am anticipating many to say "I have enough".The question I...
  26. S

    All games are suddenly running at single digit FPS

    http://i.imgur.com/hOJIb3D.png All of my games are suddenly running at single digit FPS. I was playing Fallout 4 just fine for few hours, and then suddenly the FPS tanked to 7-8. I quit then game, and another game does the same thing to me. And I see the above spikes in MSI afterburner, but...
  27. K

    Computer randomly restarts

    My pc restarts randomly when playing games such as h1z1 kotk and player unknown battleground. My system is an i3-6100, geforce gtx 1050, 1x8 ram, 450w rosewill psu. I meet the minimum requirements for both games, and h1z1 allows me to play for a while on low settings no frame issues. It happens...
  28. K

    How good of a pair would a Phenom II X6 with an GTX 970 be?

    Are they compatible? And if so, how compatible?
  29. L

    Ram only operating at 533mhz

    My ram is only operating at 533mhz even though it is 1066mhz ram. I can not change this because I have dell optiplex 780 bios. Can someone please help me figure this out?
  30. G

    How much does RAM speed matter?

    How much does RAM speed matter, especially if it's not that high-end? For example, if you got two systems, one with 1333mhz ddr3 and the other with 1600mhz ddr3. Would you see any difference in general performance. I'm not talking about synthetic benchmarks and stuff, i just need to know real...
  31. J

    Windows 10 for new built pc.

    I want to ask that if I build a new pc and install windows 10 using USB, can I skip the product key and use it without activation.Also, should I download the 64bit or 32bit?Sorry for asking such silly questions.
  32. M

    Computer restarts when playing gta v.

    Hey. I have upgraded my pc recently, and when I try to play GTA V, it restarts after some time. specs: Intel i5-7500 Nvidia GeForce 750 Ti powersupply: 550w MSI H110M PRO-VD PLUS motherboard 8 GB DDR4 1 TB HDD Note: My english isn't the best, but I think you will understand me. Here is some...
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    Avg temp for a NVIDIA 1070 graphics card?

    I have a NVIDIA 1070 graphics card and when I am not running anything my gpu and cput temp are at about 55c. When I am playing games the temp usually runs to up about 82c. Is this bad??
  34. D

    Vertical monitor size

    Hi there. I'm looking for a monitor which will be the same width as my current monitors height. I want to be able to rotate the new monitor into a vertical orientation so it sits flush-ish with my current monitor. Here is a link to my current monitor...
  35. K

    Whats wrong with my SSD

    My RIG: CPU : AMD FX8350 MB : MSI 990FXA GD65 RAM : Corsair Vengeance 8GB SSD : Intel SSD 128 GB GPU : Sapphire Toxic R9 270X 2GB Edition When i use this same rig with Normal HDD Drive no problem occurs works smoothly. But when i use SSD on this rig multiple problem occurs like In Chrome...
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    Cpu problems with rebooting

    The specs to my pc are before my processor charge are Asrock z87m extreme4 Evga gtx 970 ssc Intel i5-4560k I switched my cpu to a i7 4790k and put on the stock cooler and turned it back on. Well the inside of the computer (my nzxt hue+ and gpu and everything else will turn on just fine. However...
  37. K

    Which CPU should i buy for gaming?

    should i go for: https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Processors/AMD-Athlon-Quad-Core-Desktop-Processor/B00MU00IOQ/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478641189&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=AMD+Athlon+X4+860K+Black+Edition+CPU+Quad+Core+FM2%2B+3700Mhz+95W+4MB+AD860KXBJABOX Or should i go for...
  38. V

    Wifi strength and online gaming

    Hi, Can the distance from your computers wifi to the router alone affect whether or not you can play online games? Ever since I've had to move the router from my room to downstairs I disconnect from every online game within a matter of 10 seconds. Nothing else is affecting it when it comes to...
  39. W

    Asus Laptop extremely Slow and Wifi Malfunctioning

    Having recently moved to the US from Australia I have begun to notice, and be annoyed at my Laptop's load time. It can sometimes take several minutes for it to boot up, and loading applications or browsers is often slow. Not only this but my wifi also intermittently drops from my laptop while...
  40. K

    2 Xeon E5-2650 vs i7 6700k for gaming and light editing

    So I currently own an I7 6700k, which is not performing as well as I'd like it to be. I was wondering whether it was worth the money to purchase a server board as well as two Xeon E5 2650s or if it was more beneficial to gaming to buy an I7 5820k.