game crash
game crash
What type of SSD you have? A low-cost Chinese model with little cache makes sense. Without cache, the SSD will only reach peak performance briefly before slowing down to a level lower than an older spinning hard drive. Even reputable brands sometimes offer models without cache. I noticed a Crucial BX500 on sale yesterday—it was extremely affordable but also quite slow. It’s best for storing large amounts of data that don’t need frequent writing, like backups or media files. Not great for gaming.
I suspect the problem lies with the SSD itself, as several users have reported similar difficulties with Adata models. Upgrading to a higher-quality device from reputable brands like WD or Samsung could likely resolve the issue entirely.
This SSD uses pSLC cache instead of DRAM, which makes it slow for sustained performance and data access. It's not suitable for operating systems or demanding games that need lots of information. It works okay for simple games but isn't recommended for running Windows or heavy applications. A newer model should resolve these problems.
I don't have personal preferences, but some recommended SSDs with DRAM include the Samsung 980 Pro and the Crucial P3.
I really enjoy the Samsung collection. I own the Samsung 970 Evo (a bit outdated now), Samsung 990 Pro, and a Samsung QVO SATA SSD (it's affordable but still performs well. The downside is it can only handle half as many writes because it uses QLC instead of TLC compared to the other Samsung models I have). I also have a crucial P3 with QLC similar to the cheaper Samsung model I bought on sale. There are now P4 crucial drives that are even faster. Western Digital has a solid black lineup, and I’m thinking about getting an 8TB one soon. It depends on your budget but make sure it includes DRAM and cache. All the models I mentioned have this. QLC SSDs tend to be cheaper but have limited write endurance. If you do video editing, go with TLC. But if you just play games once and rarely use them, SSD endurance won’t be a big issue. Still, I usually pick TLC for my OS drive because it often has better 0/I performance.