Which one do you recomend Tech Tool or DiskWarrior

i want to buy one of this programs to solve problems, but i'm not sure which of them is best.
thanks.

First is to have two backup sets.
Then try using fsck at the first sign of trouble - if not before!
Install Applejack and use that along with fsck in Single User mode (command S on startup).
Create an emergency system drive AND have a working backup of your current system, plus all your files and data.
The number of times that I need Disk Warrior anymore have dropped to about once a year, while it use to be almost mandatory to have it available. And I also own TTP 4.x.
It depends on what problem. Most problems stem from lack of UPS, backups, bad memory (use Memtest), or disk drive error (zero or 7-way erase any drive you use beforehand, and then maybe once a year).
there are some free OS X "maintenance" utilities to deal with odds and ends, but my favorite there is Tiger Cache Cleaner (even though I use Applejack exclusively to remove cache folders, which is where a lot of problems may sometimes lurk).
I have never had a need for TechTool Pro. Not to find hardware problems or optimize or rebuild a disk directory. I backup, then erase, then restore from time to time is all.
first thing I would invest in is a good solid disk drive. And consider using 10K SATA WD Raptor for a boot drive at some point (but will require an SATA controller that is bootable).
I think a good all around and comprehensive Troubleshooting FAQ might be in order and helpful.

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