Is my HD about to die?

bobboberts · 12 Mar 2023 at 18:28

The last couple of times I've booted my PC up I've had a clicking sound from my HD (it's a mechanical Western Digital Blue I think). Is it about to die?

It's my main data drive so I want at least 2TB and, mainly due to price, I'm fine with going for mechanical again unless there is an absolute bargain on SSDs. What is good/reliable these days?

Deleted member 77746 · 12 Mar 2023 at 18:29

Don't trust clicking, backup all your data pronto.

Tetras · 12 Mar 2023 at 18:34

bobboberts said:
What is good/reliable these days?

What is the motherboard? So that we know what fits.

bobboberts · 12 Mar 2023 at 18:44

Tetras said:
What is the motherboard? So that we know what fits.

It's a B450 Tomahawk Max.

Tetras · 12 Mar 2023 at 18:49

bobboberts said:
It's a B450 Tomahawk Max.

If you want an SSD, I'd go for the SN850X. This is TLC with DRAM (best option for endurance), 1200 TBW (in 2TB capacity). Definitely avoid anything that is QLC for a boot drive.

bobboberts · 12 Mar 2023 at 19:13

Thanks. Next question then, is there a free tool or way within Windows to clone the contents of the old drive to the new one so it all just works?

Tetras · 12 Mar 2023 at 19:40

bobboberts said:
Thanks. Next question then, is there a free tool or way within Windows to clone the contents of the old drive to the new one so it all just works?

Some drives come with the software (or at least, a license of the software), you can also get free software. I never use it, but my understanding is that some works a lot better (smoother) than others and in some cases it needs a USB caddy (which Kingston bundle with their upgrade kit).