F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Considering a drive swap but unsure if it's the issue—let's figure it out together.

Considering a drive swap but unsure if it's the issue—let's figure it out together.

Considering a drive swap but unsure if it's the issue—let's figure it out together.

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BlueStar_LH
Posting Freak
842
01-02-2023, 01:48 PM
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I understand your concern about frequent PC crashes and restarts. It sounds like the drives might be aging or failing. Replacing them could definitely help resolve the issue. Let me know if you'd like more details!
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BlueStar_LH
01-02-2023, 01:48 PM #1

I understand your concern about frequent PC crashes and restarts. It sounds like the drives might be aging or failing. Replacing them could definitely help resolve the issue. Let me know if you'd like more details!

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Sannetjhuuux
Senior Member
257
01-04-2023, 01:48 AM
#2
The fast method to see if your storage device is faulty is to execute chkdsk. By entering CMD in the small window beside the Windows icon, you’ll see a command interface. Input chkdsk /? to receive guidance on using the tool and understand what each option does. You can also launch it through the graphical interface, possibly from administrative settings—though I’m not certain. HDDs typically last about five years, though this depends significantly. These drives are mechanical and will eventually fail over time. Edited May 25, 2022 by Bombastinator
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Sannetjhuuux
01-04-2023, 01:48 AM #2

The fast method to see if your storage device is faulty is to execute chkdsk. By entering CMD in the small window beside the Windows icon, you’ll see a command interface. Input chkdsk /? to receive guidance on using the tool and understand what each option does. You can also launch it through the graphical interface, possibly from administrative settings—though I’m not certain. HDDs typically last about five years, though this depends significantly. These drives are mechanical and will eventually fail over time. Edited May 25, 2022 by Bombastinator

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AllGame
Junior Member
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01-05-2023, 04:10 PM
#3
I ran a CrystalDiskInfo test and saw the drive health was poor. I removed it and got a replacement. I’m hoping this will fix the random crashes. The SSD health in the app shows 73%, which seems fine for now. Could you give more details about the crashes so I can assist further?
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AllGame
01-05-2023, 04:10 PM #3

I ran a CrystalDiskInfo test and saw the drive health was poor. I removed it and got a replacement. I’m hoping this will fix the random crashes. The SSD health in the app shows 73%, which seems fine for now. Could you give more details about the crashes so I can assist further?

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imBezz
Member
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01-05-2023, 04:26 PM
#4
Track your CPU and GPU temps. Verify disk status with Hard Disk Sentinel.
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imBezz
01-05-2023, 04:26 PM #4

Track your CPU and GPU temps. Verify disk status with Hard Disk Sentinel.

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pureirish12
Junior Member
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01-06-2023, 12:23 AM
#5
Sharing your details would be extremely helpful.
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pureirish12
01-06-2023, 12:23 AM #5

Sharing your details would be extremely helpful.

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Icy_abbe
Junior Member
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01-07-2023, 01:55 PM
#6
At least if the issue persists in any way. 73% chance an HDD needs replacement soon, while SSDs behave differently. I’m not sure but it might not require replacement until performance drops significantly. With your solid-state drive data, I’d lean toward relying on it. It’s a more efficient alternative to chkdsk, which was already installed by default.
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Icy_abbe
01-07-2023, 01:55 PM #6

At least if the issue persists in any way. 73% chance an HDD needs replacement soon, while SSDs behave differently. I’m not sure but it might not require replacement until performance drops significantly. With your solid-state drive data, I’d lean toward relying on it. It’s a more efficient alternative to chkdsk, which was already installed by default.