I trust you have installed all the Intel rst and graphic drivers haven't you, i5's aren't just MB & GC drivers rigs, you must install Intels stuff as well,
Run it through HD Sentinal, if it says it's healthy then the problem is elsewhere, I'm replying to you on one right now and it's flawless.
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DOING ANYTHING I HAVE SUGGESTED IS AT YOUR OWN RISK, NEITHER I NOR SEAGATE TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY, IT'S YOUR CHOICE TO DO WHAT YOU FEEL IS BEST FOR YOU