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Hello,
For a couple of years I have been using the stock Windows drivers for my 1tb harddrive with no major problems (performance hasn't been brilliant though, drivers are dated 2006...). I have just noticed 'new' Seagate firmware for my specific HDD;
CC49 with a March 11 release date...
Question is, i've never installed HDD firmware before, is it worth doing? Am I going to brick anything and break a warranty in doing this?
EDIT: Well, I used the very easy to use firmware upgrading application, and instantly I can tell that the noise the HDD makes when seeking has gone down a heck of a lot...
For a couple of years I have been using the stock Windows drivers for my 1tb harddrive with no major problems (performance hasn't been brilliant though, drivers are dated 2006...). I have just noticed 'new' Seagate firmware for my specific HDD;
CC49 with a March 11 release date...
Question is, i've never installed HDD firmware before, is it worth doing? Am I going to brick anything and break a warranty in doing this?

EDIT: Well, I used the very easy to use firmware upgrading application, and instantly I can tell that the noise the HDD makes when seeking has gone down a heck of a lot...
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