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Old 26-Aug-2006, 06:38
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Computer won't recognize a particular HDD.


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Free computer. Attempt 1 with original 20 gig. HDD to reload Windows XP fails.

Removed HDD, installed Win. XP on a ancient 3 gig (yes, they made them at one point) HDD, everything works perfectly.

At this point I tried formatting the original drive (the 20) as a slave, but I have no idea what I'm doing. I put it in again as the sole drive, with about six different jumper configurations, and I CANNOT get my computer (neither through bios nor windows) to recognize the 20 gig. HDD.

I know it was working a few hours ago, when I first turned the computer on, so I doubt the disk is bad.

Someone. Please. Save me from this headache.
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Old 26-Aug-2006, 19:11
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Re: Computer won't recognize a particular HDD.


Go to the manufacturer's web site and see if there is a listing of jumper settings. At least that way you'll be able to get the right setting for what it.

Beyond that, are you getting any error messages?
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Old 26-Aug-2006, 22:55
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Re: Computer won't recognize a particular HDD.


Nothing beyond a lack of recognition.

I went to a few computer stores today and brought it with me. Two guys told me it was shot, which I'll believe as it's probably old.

I now realize I need a new machine for the gaming and such I'd like to do, and I need help selecting a processor. Should I create a new post, or continue here?

Need something that ISN'T ridiculously expensive, but will suffice for most gaming. And movies, but that should need much...?
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Re: Computer won't recognize a particular HDD.


Pretty much anything that's within the last three generations of CPUs should suffice. Remember it's not necessarily the CPU that's the bottleneck w/ graphics. And you can usually save a good chunk of change if you buy something one or two generations behind the current but only lose 10-15% performance.
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