Hard drive failed

[loftty]

Hi All,

My hard drive keeps coming up with a failure message. if I replace the hard drive can I put any make and type in?

[dglienna]

You can use just about any HD that you can find. Speed is an issue, as well as size. Get one from a well-known mfg, so that you don't have any problems. The last concern is reliability. That's where the mfg comes in.

[Ideas Man]

Make sure that whatever capacity you choose is compatible with the controller on your motherboard, I think ATA/100 has a limit of about 137GB so if you get bigger than that, you'll need a mobo upgrade or an expansion card. Look for 7,200RPM also (for future proofing). Seagate I found are a very reliable brand, and they have 5 years warranty on their drives, which is a bonus.

[dglienna]

Check up on the website for your motherboard. Didn't realize the limit that was refered to. Wonder why my buddy didn't have problems with his 200G? I think he has an ATA 100 board.

[Ideas Man]

It would be an ATA-133 interface, i just had a look and ATA-100 does have a limit of 137GB.

[BodwadUK]

I could be awkward and say he might have a SATA drive :D