ok well here we go

Diagnostic Code:*******
This drive is failing, and must be replaced. if you do not have recent backup of the data, please do so now if possible

Write down the diagnostic code and contact Maxtor via the internet www.mastor.com

Online(RAM) Return Merchandise Authorization is availble 24 hours a day with a valid PowerMax diagnostic code.

Select the WORLDWIDE SUPPORT link from our how page.

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well that explains it so whats this diagnostic code?

It's Maxtor's code. Follow the links and instructions and hopefully they will send you a new hard drive.

ooooo thats cool ok so what about the other hdd? i ran the diagnosicis for that a month or 2 ago and that failed to is that one really failed or do you think the maxtor was effecting it somehow?

Sorry I don't remember all the details but if you were not able to boot then a secondary drive would not have any effect.

If that is a Maxtor you can try PowerMax on it. Or I guess you have the other diagnostic?

The thing with PowerMax and Maxtor is if your error code relates to a Maxtor problem they will replace the drive. I am unsure of the policy of other manufacturers.

The test would be to change out the drives if you want and try the other by itself.

actually since i really have no need for 2 harddrives i dont think im going to repleace the other one

well it looks like i cant being that its out of warranty any advice on what hdd to get? i wouldnt want to spend that much money but i dont want a crapy hdd

Do you know what make & model the motherboard is? Or the computer make & model?

intel Corporation D865PERL AAC27646-208
http://www.intel.com/products/mother...perl/index.htm

You have SATA which is cool! Nice board by the way!

Here is a very inexpensive yet nice Maxtor 80G SATA:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822144318

Maxtor itself lists a similar 100G for slightly more but it says out of stock:

http://www.maxstore.com/product.asp?sku=2624579

thanks man i bought this comp off my pretty much rich friend who got it custom made and needed some cash fast and he sold it to me pretty cheap i guess you get what you pay for....
so that first hdd is it pretty good? it has a 3 year warranty but i still dont want it breaking ya no but yea