Can I Use an Older SSD for My New Build if It’s in Good Condition?

I’ve got multiple 860 EVOs in RAID 0 from 2018 to 2021, and they’ve all held up well with over 20TB written. There's always some risk using older devices, but if it’s a good price, I’d definitely recommend it if it’s serving a purpose. If it's just sitting around, might as well put it to use!

Honestly, I wouldn't stress too much if the SSD fits and has the right connections. In the past, moving hard drives between motherboards led to issues, but these days, especially with Windows 10, it handles hardware changes pretty well without a hitch. Just make sure you have everything you need for the connections.

It really depends on how you plan to use the SSD. Since you mentioned it's primarily for browsing, it should hold up well! There's tons of older hardware still running strong. I have an old SSD from 2015 that's now a games drive. If the health is good, no need to get rid of it.

As long as the SSD is under warranty and has lightweight usage stats, it’s usually a safe bet. I only pick up used drives if they have decent usage, like a few hundred GB written, so I'd skip anything more heavily used. But if you’re at 10% wear with 503 days of uptime, that seems reasonable.

Using an older SSD is perfectly fine as long as it's still in decent health. I've reused old drives across multiple builds without any issues, just keep an eye on their wear level. Generally, the only part you should replace over time is the PSU when it goes out of warranty, usually after 5-10 years. Everything else can last a good amount of time if it’s well kept.