Jump to content

How do I kill my HDD for warranty? ( Read first)

jack robb

Before you burn me on stake, read first.


I bought a WD 1 tb blue hdd a few months ago, for the first month it worked well, but then it slowed down( It's not viruses, I only download things from legit sites), I used HDD benchmark tools to test the speeds, it wasn't as fast as it should be, when I transfer files, sometimes it even goes into the kilobyte speed, rather than like 60 mb/s.

Now, why did I wait months before I asked this? I used my Linda membership account to download literally 400 gb of video for my PERSONAL use on a 15 down speed, I had to press download on each individual video, it took me a few days of only doing that. I have now finished learning the things I need from Linda, and I can finally do this.

I think doing something physically to it can get me "caught", I heard something about some low level benchmarks, like doing it for hours upon hours until it just dies. What do you suggest?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

Smaller files transfer at lower speeds, not sequential speeds which are in the megabytes per second.

4k speeds are probably closer to what you are seeing.

Image result for wd blue crystaldiskmark

 

This is normal, nothing wrong with the HDD.

If you think there is a problem with your drive then run crystaldiskinfo and see if there are any warnings.

NEW PC build: Blank Heaven   minimalist white and black PC     Old S340 build log "White Heaven"        The "LIGHTCANON" flashlight build log        Project AntiRoll (prototype)        Custom speaker project

Spoiler

Ryzen 3950X | AMD Vega Frontier Edition | ASUS X570 Pro WS | Corsair Vengeance LPX 64GB | NZXT H500 | Seasonic Prime Fanless TX-700 | Custom loop | Coolermaster SK630 White | Logitech MX Master 2S | Samsung 980 Pro 1TB + 970 Pro 512GB | Samsung 58" 4k TV | Scarlett 2i4 | 2x AT2020

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

welcome to the Linus Tech Tips forums.

sorry, our forums is not an outlet for felonious frauds.

we'd prefer you troubleshoot or ask the manufacturer for support.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.

×