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Exploding PSU
Is there a way for normal PC users without bajillion dollars equipment to check whether the drives we have are counterfeit?
I picked up a couple of Seagate HDDs on the cheap the other day, and while I haven't used them, I'm quite worried. I'm talking about 110 AUD for 4TB ones..
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Notton
Exploding PSU said:Is there a way for normal PC users without bajillion dollars equipment to check whether the drives we have are counterfeit?Text with pictures
https://nascompares.com/2025/02/21/updated-fake-used-seagate-ironwolf-hdds-now-reported-how-to-check-your-drives/The video version
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But you are most likely safe as 4TB isn't what Chia uses. The ones to watch out for are 8TB and 16TB models.
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dmitche31958
Exploding PSU said:Is there a way for normal PC users without bajillion dollars equipment to check whether the drives we have are counterfeit?
I picked up a couple of Seagate HDDs on the cheap the other day, and while I haven't used them, I'm quite worried. I'm talking about 110 AUD for 4TB ones..Yes. Buy from reputable companies and stop trying to find that basement bargain price, which is coming from someone’s basement.
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