No SSD will fail if you reformat it frequently.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop No SSD will fail if you reformat it frequently.

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10-05-2016, 05:04 AM

As a Linux enthusiast, I enjoy switching distros. I’m concerned my SSD might fail. I use a WD 240GB M.2 drive and have reformatted it several times.

monkeylord500

10-05-2016, 05:04 AM #1

As a Linux enthusiast, I enjoy switching distros. I’m concerned my SSD might fail. I use a WD 240GB M.2 drive and have reformatted it several times.

PrestonNguyen
Member

218

10-05-2016, 11:22 AM

It seems unusual. You managed to store around 30 terabytes on your 840 EVO 120GB drive without any issues.

PrestonNguyen

10-05-2016, 11:22 AM #2

It seems unusual. You managed to store around 30 terabytes on your 840 EVO 120GB drive without any issues.

Carsland123
Senior Member

398

10-11-2016, 02:30 PM

Adjust the settings accordingly. Wiping the SSD affected the entire drive, so the remaining capacity should decrease proportionally.

Carsland123

10-11-2016, 02:30 PM #3

Adjust the settings accordingly. Wiping the SSD affected the entire drive, so the remaining capacity should decrease proportionally.

SoloDroid
Member

180

10-11-2016, 04:51 PM

Maybe if you replace your operating system, it won't be much. But erasing your SSD and resetting it to zero will likely reduce its life. A fresh install is fine.

SoloDroid

10-11-2016, 04:51 PM #4

Maybe if you replace your operating system, it won't be much. But erasing your SSD and resetting it to zero will likely reduce its life. A fresh install is fine.

Krimson_
Junior Member

10-13-2016, 06:50 AM

I’m not part of the group, yet I just glanced through your message. Looks like this spot is really chaotic—hard to understand why it’d draw people in.

Krimson_

10-13-2016, 06:50 AM #5

I’m not part of the group, yet I just glanced through your message. Looks like this spot is really chaotic—hard to understand why it’d draw people in.