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wolfwiser · 10-11-2006, 08:37 AM

what is the difference between ATX and ATX2, I have a micro ATX case which is a bit full so cant afford too much space. WOuld it be better to change to a normal ATX case ang get some more additional cooling in there?

Shhhh dont tell the bank manager....

wolfwiser · 10-11-2006, 08:55 AM

I have just checked everest and my temperatures results are:

CPU 40°C
HD 46°C

However I have noticed onthe SMART Tab of storage sction there is a red cross against Spin Retry Count,

Threshold 97
Value 96
Worst 96
Pre-Failure: Imminent loss of data is being predicted

How bad is this.......?

dai · 10-11-2006, 12:02 PM

back up and replace the drive straight away

wolfwiser · 10-11-2006, 12:33 PM

Is this likely to be the root cause of all my problems? Or do you still suspect the PSU?

Will xxclone be able to do this job?

dai · 10-11-2006, 12:42 PM

probably both just do the drive first and then see where you are at
the drive manafacturer usually has a utility available on their d/l page to accomplish the transfer,if you buy a retail box it is usually on the cd that comes with the drive

wolfwiser · 10-20-2006, 06:40 PM

Replaced and cloned my hard drive, my new one sounds so quiet in comparison, must not have noticed it gradually gettong louder. Since I have done this I have had zero problems, however I'm still running on the mobos graphics.

I have a new graphics card on order but for now, hopefully I have put some if not all of my problems to bed.

Thanks to you all for you great help.

10-11-2006, 12:02 PM	#23 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,501 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	back up and replace the drive straight away __________________

10-11-2006, 12:42 PM	#25 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,501 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	probably both just do the drive first and then see where you are at the drive manafacturer usually has a utility available on their d/l page to accomplish the transfer,if you buy a retail box it is usually on the cd that comes with the drive __________________

10-11-2006, 08:37 AM	#21 (permalink)
wolfwiser Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 56 OS: WinXP MCE	what is the difference between ATX and ATX2, I have a micro ATX case which is a bit full so cant afford too much space. WOuld it be better to change to a normal ATX case ang get some more additional cooling in there? Shhhh dont tell the bank manager....

10-11-2006, 08:55 AM	#22 (permalink)
wolfwiser Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 56 OS: WinXP MCE	I have just checked everest and my temperatures results are: CPU 40°C HD 46°C However I have noticed onthe SMART Tab of storage sction there is a red cross against Spin Retry Count, Threshold 97 Value 96 Worst 96 Pre-Failure: Imminent loss of data is being predicted How bad is this.......?

10-11-2006, 12:33 PM	#24 (permalink)
wolfwiser Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 56 OS: WinXP MCE	Is this likely to be the root cause of all my problems? Or do you still suspect the PSU? Will xxclone be able to do this job?

10-20-2006, 06:40 PM	#26 (permalink)
wolfwiser Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 56 OS: WinXP MCE	Replaced and cloned my hard drive, my new one sounds so quiet in comparison, must not have noticed it gradually gettong louder. Since I have done this I have had zero problems, however I'm still running on the mobos graphics. I have a new graphics card on order but for now, hopefully I have put some if not all of my problems to bed. Thanks to you all for you great help.