I bought a WD 80gig HD about 5 months ago. Specifically, this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16822144122
Just recently, it has been making loud clicking noises whenever I download large files from the web. Usually, it would lag my computer down greatly for a minute or I would get a BSOD about machine_check exception error. (This is during downloads, not when it's done)
Luckily, I've backed up all my important files and got a new hard drive. It's been about 3.5 weeks and it has yet to physically crash. I use my computer daily and it seems fine whenever I don't download stuff. Although it does occasionally make weird noises whenever I play a game.
Just recently, it has been making loud clicking noises whenever I download large files from the web. Usually, it would lag my computer down greatly for a minute or I would get a BSOD about machine_check exception error. (This is during downloads, not when it's done)
Luckily, I've backed up all my important files and got a new hard drive. It's been about 3.5 weeks and it has yet to physically crash. I use my computer daily and it seems fine whenever I don't download stuff. Although it does occasionally make weird noises whenever I play a game.