I've noticed a frustrating issue with my SSD while downloading files. Whenever I initiate a download, my SSD usage spikes to 100%, causing my computer to freeze for a second or two, and the download slows to a crawl. This cycle of high usage and freezing keeps happening until the download is complete, especially noticeable with files around 1GB. I have enough free space on the SSD, so it's not due to storage being full. I'm unsure if this issue is related to hardware or software, and I'm looking for advice on whether anyone else has experienced this problem or if they know what might be causing it.
3 Answers
Have you checked how your CPU is performing while you're downloading? It sounds like it could be bottlenecking your SSD's performance. Sometimes the CPU can get overloaded, which affects download speeds too.
Also, could you share the model of your SSD? That might help us troubleshoot better, since different drives have different performance characteristics.
Make sure to monitor the temperatures of both your CPU and SSD. Overheating can lead to throttling, which would cause those freezes. If your SSD is getting older—around seven years, you mentioned—it might not have a temp sensor, but it could still be overheating. That could be part of your problem.
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