HDD got burned

[bobby23]

I have the following system:
Intel E6700 2.66 Ghz CPU
Asus Commando Motherboard
2x2 GB DDR2 Ram
250 GB HDD Sata 2 (Windows 7 is installed in this HDD)
500 GB HDD Sata 2 (where I keep all the files)
400W Zebronics PSU
Asus 8400GS graphics card
Samsung Sata DVD writer
ViewSonic 19” VG1930wm monitor
Zebronics Peace cabinet
Standard Mouse, Keyboard and 2.1 creative speakers
APC RS 1000 UPS
Also I have PS3 connected to the UPS along with system and printer HP 1050 J410

My second HDD 500 GB sata 2 got burned at the sata PCB. The sata connector connecting the HDD also got burned. Is there a way to recover the data? I keep all the files in this HDD. I have back up for most files, some files I don’t have back up. I also want to know why it got burned?

[thetechfreak]

a few helping links that Google gave
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...6182203AAOJluf
Hard disk burnt and files needed ? - Yahoo! Answers

[mithun_mrg]

due to that crappy psu thats why a quality psu is recommended even if u r not gaming u can get a fsp @2K

[bobby23]

@mithun_mrg
But I have been using that psu for more than 1 year. It didn't cause any problems till now.

[Sam]

^^ thats the difference a quality PSU makes.

[bobby23]

Corsair Builder Series CX430 V2 430W Power Supply (CMPSU-430CXV2)
Corsair Builder Series 430W Power Supply (CMPSU-430CX)
Which of these 2 models is good for my system? The price is the same 2295 Rs.

[thetechfreak]

Its best to get Fsp Saga II 500w @Rs.2000. Best PSU at that budget.

[Zangetsu]

Originally Posted by bobby23

My second HDD 500 GB sata 2 got burned at the sata PCB. The sata connector connecting the HDD also got burned. Is there a way to recover the data?

If the HDD is burned...then u have to contact the 3rd party data recovery centers...they will recover the data & charges the money accordingly...

also use a PSU from a reputed brand

[mithun_mrg]

both the brands r equally good but go with techfreak suggestion if u want to add a midrange GPU in future

[bobby23]

Thanks to all. Can anyone tell why the HDD got burned?

[thetechfreak]

Many reasons. Might be overheating or due to erratic power supply or you might shut down the pc directly. Even other causes.