I've been experiencing frequent Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issues lately, and I've heard from some sources that these could be related to my SSD or RAM. I've run MemTest86, and the results came back clear, but I'm a bit confused about my SSD's status. I checked it using CrystalDiskInfo, and it shows 32% health but still categorizes it as 'Good'. What does this mean for my SSD? Is it likely to cause my BSOD problems? I also have some dump files related to the crashes if that helps!
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I wouldn't jump to blame the SSD just yet. The health percentage still shows it has 32% left, which can be considered fair—especially if you keep some free space available. Have you checked what other hardware you have? Sometimes the BSODs can be linked more to CPU or RAM issues than the drive itself.
Given that you've ruled out the RAM with MemTest, the health reading of 32% on your SSD might be the culprit. SSDs track how much data has been written and this health percentage indicates wear on the NAND flash memory. While it might still be functioning, I would recommend considering a replacement soon since drives below 70% health can cause issues, especially if you're dealing with important data.
First off, check for dump files in the C:WindowsMinidump directory. These files are crucial for diagnosing your BSOD issues. If you find some, zip them up and upload the zip to a file-sharing site. It's best to have multiple dump files for a proper analysis, and if possible, adjust your settings to create Small Memory Dumps for future crashes. This will give us a clearer picture of what's going wrong.
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