problem with sata hdd

[diarh34]

So I ordered one of those 70 dollar maxtor 200gig sata drives.



Put it in and try to format it thorugh the computer management console and my comp freezes and unfrezzes etc.


any ideas?

specs
msi neo2-f
3700 sandiego
2gigs of ocz plat.
2x80gig ide 2x120gig ide


<33

 

[drizzt81]

try running maxblast or whatever it is called from a UBCD.

 

[diarh34]

it's running now,it's doing the same freezing though while formatting,I'm gonna just let it go and see what happens : /

if nothing I'll be calling maxtor tommarow

 

[unhappy_mage]

What's it connected by? USB/Firewire/sata?

 

[diarh34]

onboard sata

 

[diarh34]

I tried a diffrent sata cable and still nothing changed.


I can't find any sata drivers for this board either (MSI k8n neo2-f)

Also I'm using a OCZ modstream 520watt with the sata power cable.

any help i will <3 you for

 

[diarh34]

bumpsauce

 

[diarh34]

screw it,sending the drive back