{"id":981,"date":"2015-10-16T17:04:24","date_gmt":"2015-10-16T17:04:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/blog\/?p=981"},"modified":"2020-07-07T16:29:06","modified_gmt":"2020-07-07T16:29:06","slug":"how-to-care-for-a-solid-state-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/blog\/how-to-care-for-a-solid-state-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Care for a Solid State Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"

At one point in time, SSDs, or solid state drives, were limited to tiny flash drives and expensive accessories. Today, SSDs are being included in all types of electronics, from ultrabooks to laptops to gaming computers. SSDs are packed with power. They use flash memory and are able to store and access data using semiconductors with no moving parts. SSDs are dropping in price, which is why they’re quickly replacing older, mechanical drives. However, a new type of care is needed, and it’s important to know how to keep your SSD in good working condition.<\/p>\n

SSD Lifespan<\/h2>\n

So exactly how long can you expect an SSD to last? It depends.<\/p>\n

SSDs don’t have moving parts like past drives, which adds to their lifespan. There’s less to break when there’s no moving parts, so you can expect that your SSD won’t suffer the same physical wear and tear. That said, the memory on the inside of the SSD won’t last forever.<\/p>\n

SSDs use a program-erase cycle. Every time they write data, they eliminate a block and replace it with a new one. This article<\/a> estimates that an SSD will probably give you about 3,000 to 4,000 program-erase cycles before it stops working.<\/p>\n

Tips for Optimizing Your SSD<\/h2>\n