SSD prices are still climbing, yet you are killing your drive for no good reason
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SSD prices have surged up to 3x since September due to AI-driven DRAM and NAND shortages, with no recovery expected until 2028. In this climate, protecting your existing SSD matters more than ever. Key practices to extend SSD lifespan include keeping at least 20% free space to enable efficient garbage collection and avoid write amplification, using a UPS for surge protection, and monitoring drive health annually with tools like CrystalDiskInfo via S.M.A.R.T. data.
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The current PC hardware crisis is here to stayYou may be sending your existing SSD to an early graveMake your SSD last longer in this terrible marketSort: