I've been using my two SSDs for almost six years, and I've heard they can start having issues around this time. I recently checked their health status using CrystalDiskInfo; one is at 64% health with 185TB written against a rated TBW of 80TB, while the other is at 58% health but is within TBW limits. Given the significant discrepancy with the first SSD's TBW, should I be considering a replacement soon, or is the health status still acceptable?
3 Answers
I hear you about the TBW confusion! Sometimes the numbers just don't line up, especially if you're gaming heavily. If you're seeing a write count that seems outrageous based on your usage, it might be time to consider what else could be affecting your drive's statistics. SSDs can really take a beating with constant installs and updates for games.
You might want to check your drives with HD Sentinel for a more detailed report. Monitoring your usage rates can give you a clearer picture of when you might need to replace your SSDs. Keep in mind that drives wearing out hinges on write operations, so if your main drive gets a lot of updates and writes, it will degrade faster. For instance, I've noticed differences in wear between my SSDs based on how they are used—OS drive vs. storage drive. Just a heads up!
It's definitely a good idea to have a backup in place, especially since you've exceeded the rated TBW on that drive. There's no guarantee it will keep performing fine, and SSDs can fail unexpectedly, even when they're still showing decent health percentages.
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