Hard Drive problems - maybe?

[lamocuk]

Hi,

I posted this in the general forum, but i am not receving much assistance there, i thought this might be better as i beleive that it is the HD's (but i could be wrong).

my post:

Hi,

I am typing this email from work, so sadly i am unable at this stage to go into detail about what components i have.

My problem is that my system seems to constantly pause. What i mean by this is that when playing games (this is when i notice it most), the computer will freeze for 2 seconds and then i hear (what i beleive to be) the hard drives kicking in and then the system moves on again like nothing has happened.

The problem is sporadic and has happened as often as 20 times in an hour. It can also not happen for many hours.

If it helps the games i mainly notice it on are Champ Manager 08 and CIV IV.

Can anyone please assist if this is a common problem or advise as to what more information you might need in order to assist.

many thanks

Lee

 

[lamocuk]

HI,

I have checked the drives for errors and found none. I have also scaned for virus and found none.

Please see below for my spec.

Please note that i built this myself, but as we all know its mostly plug and play, so i really do not know to much about all of this.

If you have suggestions for me, can i please ask that you explain how i carry those out.

many thanks.

Spec:

Vista Home
Intel core(TM)2 CPU 6600 @2.40GHz
4gig mem
2xSamsung HD 380gig
NVIDIA Geforece 8800 GTS
TSST corp CD/DVDW SH-S183 ATA Device

i am not sure if thats enough information. please let me know if you require more.

thanks

Lee

 

[PhillyDee]

When did you install Vista? And has it always done this?

 

[lamocuk]

hi,

I installed vista at the same time as i built the machine. To be honest i can not recall if it has always done this.

I had problems initially with the computer finding the 2nd drive. I was listed in device drivers but not as a disc on 'my computer'. i guy at work told me how to sort that. not sure if that helps.

thanks for the reply.

can you help further from here?

thanks

Lee

 

[rpstewart]

Check what the power options are set to in control panel. The symptoms sound similar to the drives spinning down to save power but the frequency seems a little too high.

 

[PhillyDee]

I would be tempted to format and reinstall Vista. Just to rule out the OS. Check the power properties first though.

 

[lamocuk]

hi,

i have checked the power savings and can not see any option for hard drives.

I have turned them off anyhow, but it still happening.


any advice?

Lee

 

[fobose]

Its listed in the power option in Vista, I changed mine to "never" turn off. You could try unplugging ALL USB devices that you dont need to use your computer. Worth a shot.