Why does SSD performance degrade over time?

SSD performance is dependent on many hardware and software aspects of both the drive and the host system. For any SSD to offer its full performance, it is required for its many parts to work properly. NAND Flash memory is one of the main components that degrades over time. Its performance also decreases with age. […]

Why does SSD heat up during heavy workloads?

The data is stored in the form of an electric charge inside the NAND Flash cells (floating gate transistors) of Solid State Drives. An electric current is required for almost every task inside your solid-state drive. The faster the flow of electric current, the more will be the heat generated due to the interference of

M.2 vs PCIe vs. NVMe vs SATA vs AHCI: Ultimate Showdown

In PC building, form factors, interfaces, and protocols are the three most important things for ensuring system and component compatibility. I have already differentiated M.2 NVMe vs M.2 SATA and M.2 SATA vs 2.5″ SATA SSDs. But, this one is dedicated specifically for M.2 drives. The confusion is between the interfaces and protocols. Regarding the

M.2 vs NVMe: What is the difference?

SSD is one of the easiest upgrades in your computer when you know the right drive to choose. But, it can be a really complex thing when you don’t have any idea of what to look for. Things can become even worse when you don’t even know the terminologies. So, here is my beginner’s answer

Can we use an M.2 NVMe SSD in an M.2 SATA Port?

The M.2 NVMe and M.2 SATA ports are identical. But, the software compatibility isn’t the same. In most cases, the port will not be physically compatible as well. Because the interface is different, these drives interact differently with the system. The NVMe drives use the PCIe interface which offers much higher bandwidth than the SATA

How to use NVME SSD Externally?

Using NVMe externally is very easy. They can become a great alternative to expensive external storage devices. So, if you have an NVMe SSD lying around, you can use it as an external drive for your laptop, camera, desktop, smartphone, or tablet. Some people even buy new drives and cut the cost of buying the

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