Sudden A2 debug error

[dwardusprime]

Hi guys,

Earlier this year I built a computer, the parts list is here.

It was all working fine and I was enjoying my new games machine, right up until the other day when, after turning the computer off, I also turned the switch off at the wall as we were going away. Ever since then I've been getting an A2 error, and all I'm seeing is the boot screen. The keyboard is apparently on, but I don't seem to be able to do anything with it (clicking the function keys does nothing).

All of the fans are spinning and I've tried my best to check for any lose connections and cleared the CMOS. Any ideas? I can link to images if that's any help.

Thanks!

 

[junkeymonkey]

I guess hook it up on a computer as like a storage drive and see .. I still don't use ssd myself just something about them I don't like I stick with tired and true wd platter drives ..

 

[ko888]

Most SSD users use the drive for the Operating System and Applications because they load a lot quicker from an SSD than from an HDD.

The SSD is suppose to be using AHCI mode so that TRIM support can be enabled in the Operating System.

I've had two Corsair Neutron GTX 240GB SSDs in a row die on me. The original drive that I purchased and the refurbished SSD that Corsair sent to me as an RMA replacement. I also had a Corsair Neutron GTX 120GB SSD that died. I never bothered to initiate any more RMAs with Corsair since there is clearly an established pattern of poor reliability with this brand and model.

I purchased a Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD and I haven't had any problems with it.

 

[junkeymonkey]

if you say so and I see where it got him

 

[ko888]

The OCZ Vertex 4 256 GB has the highest return rate due to failure.

Below are 5 models of SSD with the highest failure rates:
- 11.00%: OCZ Vertex 4 256 GB
- 9.12%: OCZ Vector 128 GB
- 8.87%: OCZ Vector 256 GB
- 7.92%: OCZ Vertex 450 128 GB
- 4.76%: Corsair Neutron 256 GB

OCZ SSDs have the worst reliability in the industry.

Samsung has the best reliability.

 

[junkeymonkey]

that's cool but I will stick with my good old wd platter drives [black/raptor] in 14 years only had one drive fail due to me and one fail on its own cant beat that

 

[dwardusprime]

Thanks for all of your help guys! It was the Vertex at fault and I bought the Samsung as a replacement.

 

[junkeymonkey]

that's good glad your back going..