OCZ Vertex 4 Issue

jgunning · Oct 30, 2012, 10:43 PM

Hi all,

So I got a brand new ocz vertex 4 yesterday, had a few issues.Upon installing windows in the "unpacking windows files" section it didnt get to 1% before it errored out saying that a file was missing or corrupt. (Note however: A week before this i used the same dvd drive and windows disc (legit and propper) to re-install windows on my old ssd (kingston 64gb). After trying several times and continuing to fail, i started trouble shooting, i tried unplugging all other hdd's except the new ssd and dvd drive, still failed. occassionally it got to 11% then got stuck...at this stage i went to bed.
When i woke up this morning i tried again, failed straight away.I then swapped sata cables with one of the hdd sata cables and it worked, it took about 45minutes though! =\
However then i used that old sata cable on a different drive in windows and it worked too!!
after everything it works fine in windows..but im wondering whether the ssd has a fault, however as many of you know there are no testing tools really for ssd's yet.. =\

I installed all the standard drivers, did windows update and updated the firmware for the ssd and still is going ok..but im very nervous that something is still amiss!as I dont really know what happened to make it work!!?

Anyone have any thoughts..?ideas?Comments?Suggestions..?

Much appreciated guys.

Cheers.

Soup · Oct 30, 2012, 10:45 PM

Check the performance and health with this.

jgunning · Oct 31, 2012, 02:50 AM

Ran this app..And all checked out ok..hmmmmm =(

Arrakis+9 · Oct 31, 2012, 05:41 AM

This is the same exact problem i was having with my drives... the solution was to do an RMA the drive is going to fail on you soon and not work at all

jgunning · Oct 31, 2012, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arrakis+9

This is the same exact problem i was having with my drives... the solution was to do an RMA the drive is going to fail on you soon and not work at all

Really...?

But if I rma it and they test it now it will probably work for them..lol!So should I wait for it to die or should i just rma it and see what they say..?and what do I put as the reason for the rma..?

jgrahl · Oct 31, 2012, 11:30 PM

put the exact reason for the problem. i would RMA it.

jgunning · Nov 1, 2012, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgrahl

put the exact reason for the problem. i would RMA it.

righto, I have submitted an rma. Hopefully it will just be replaced. Thanks for all your help guys

Steevo · Nov 11, 2012, 06:33 AM

GPT for UEFI BIOS is-can be a pain with older windows disks.

I had to use some tools to get windows to install at all, and then a couple more from a USB 3.0 drive. But it took about 4 minutes to install windows 7 on a computer once I got it done.

jgunning · Nov 12, 2012, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steevo

GPT for UEFI BIOS is-can be a pain with older windows disks.

Please explain...

Steevo · Dec 3, 2012, 06:37 AM

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=167245

Newer Win 7 disks and 8 have support for it, older disks would have issues installing. I had an image I created from an older disk, I had to delete it and recreate a new copy for USB installs, with the USB 3.0 and other drivers injected to get my installs to work.

Jetster · Dec 3, 2012, 07:07 AM

Download a new W7 iso

jgunning · Dec 4, 2012, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steevo

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=167245

Newer Win 7 disks and 8 have support for it, older disks would have issues installing. I had an image I created from an older disk, I had to delete it and recreate a new copy for USB installs, with the USB 3.0 and other drivers injected to get my installs to work.

Interesting, but I use a disc anyway, dont use an iso.

Oct 30, 2012, 10:43 PM	#1
jgunning Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 225 (0.71/day) Thanks: 280 Thanked 49 Times in 42 Posts System Specs	OCZ Vertex 4 Issue Hi all, So I got a brand new ocz vertex 4 yesterday, had a few issues.Upon installing windows in the "unpacking windows files" section it didnt get to 1% before it errored out saying that a file was missing or corrupt. (Note however: A week before this i used the same dvd drive and windows disc (legit and propper) to re-install windows on my old ssd (kingston 64gb). After trying several times and continuing to fail, i started trouble shooting, i tried unplugging all other hdd's except the new ssd and dvd drive, still failed. occassionally it got to 11% then got stuck...at this stage i went to bed. When i woke up this morning i tried again, failed straight away.I then swapped sata cables with one of the hdd sata cables and it worked, it took about 45minutes though! =\ However then i used that old sata cable on a different drive in windows and it worked too!! after everything it works fine in windows..but im wondering whether the ssd has a fault, however as many of you know there are no testing tools really for ssd's yet.. =\ I installed all the standard drivers, did windows update and updated the firmware for the ssd and still is going ok..but im very nervous that something is still amiss!as I dont really know what happened to make it work!!? Anyone have any thoughts..?ideas?Comments?Suggestions..? Much appreciated guys. Cheers.

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