Aye yeah, I suppose I should try it in the other slot an I'll try me spare IDE cable n all. I suppose the way to defo find out if its the hd is to try it in Tracys pc (that I've had to oof down from the spare room

an Im on now) but not bein a PC boffin, I don't want 2 fooked PC's in the house instead of 1.
Can't be arsed doin either till tomoz anyway, but cheers anyway fellas.