Solved SSD info - do I need to worry about this?

cheaterslick · Dec 23, 2024

On SSD info - do I need to worry about this?

I look at the "Critical Attributes" section that is in red. Yet I also have...

And then we go to here...

So the first test indicates something is wrong but the following two say nothing's wrong. Which one should I believe?

cute two · Dec 23, 2024

You can check SSD lifetime in Settings ->System->Storage->Advanced storage settings->Disks and volumes. (Without install softwares).
I also have SSD and I look there. If there something bad Windows will write message there.

FreeBooter · Dec 23, 2024

On average, SSDs last between 5 to 7 years under normal usage conditions. However, this can vary based on the quality of the SSD, the intensity of usage and the factors mentioned above. But remember, they're not invincible — regular backups are essential in safeguarding your data.

bobkn · Dec 23, 2024

I don't understand your ClearDiskInfo result. This is what I get:

I see that you're using the same version.

Dark Knight · Dec 23, 2024

FreeBooter said:
On average, SSDs last between 5 to 7 years under normal usage conditions. However, this can vary based on the quality of the SSD, the intensity of usage and the factors mentioned above. But remember, they're not invincible — regular backups are essential in safeguarding your data.

I have a Corsair MP500 that is going on almost 11 years old that still runs like it is new and still at 99% life.

hsehestedt · Dec 23, 2024

I think that you are misreading the results. The values for those critical attributes are zero. The number in the left column is the ID of that attribute.

Put another way, it is NOT indicating any problems.

FreeBooter · Dec 23, 2024

Dark Knight said:
I have a Corsair MP500 that is going on almost 11 years old that still runs like it is new and still at 99% life.

As i said it all about normal usage conditions and rated for a certain number of write cycles. The SLC can typically withstand the most write cycles, while QLC has the fewest.

Helmut · Dec 23, 2024

In the first one you do not understand the information given, added to that poor App labelling and misspellings in the first example.

The red triangle exclamation mark is just indicating an important area to look at. The yellow triangle less important.
That does not relate to the colour codes at the bottom which seems to relate to the Attribute value.
In your case both Attributes are zero which is good (green).

They are the same in the first 2 Apps. In the 3rd you are not showing the SMART tab no doubt it will be the same.

Why not just use the Samsung App for appropriate Samsung drive, or search for more rubbish Apps.

Even worse in the ClearDiskInfo in post #4 example.
There is actually useful extra info, but description and labelling is incomprehensible.

hsehestedt · Dec 23, 2024

As a follow-up to my last post, here is specifically what I was trying to point out:

cheaterslick · Dec 23, 2024

Well here's the Smart Tab...

Again, concerning the very first screen shot for SMART Clear Disk Info, I shouldn't worry about those attributes in red?

If not, then why is it being mislabeled this way?

bobkn · Dec 23, 2024

You can use the voting principle: if you've tried multiple pieces of software, and all but one say the SSD is fine, it's fine.

Also, as you have less than 19TB written of the 1200TB it's warranted for, it should have lots of life left.

hsehestedt · Dec 23, 2024

cheaterslick said:
Again, concerning the very first screen shot for SMART Clear Disk Info, I shouldn't worry about those attributes in red?

There are NO attributes in red. The values for those attributes is zero meaning that none of those conditions exist.

zbook · Dec 23, 2024

When testing a drive, computer, television, refrigerator, automobile, etc. what level of accuracy / inaccuracy is tolerable?

Would 70% accurate, 30% inaccurate be ok?

Would 80% accurate, 20% inaccurate be ok?

Would 90% accurate, 10% inaccurate be ok?

Would 95% accurate, 5% inaccurate be ok?

SMART testing is instantaneous but unreliable.

Better tests are not instantaneous.

cheaterslick · Dec 23, 2024

I think I installed the Samsung SSD 860 Pro about 4 years ago. Where would I find the install date?

bobkn · Dec 23, 2024

cheaterslick said:
I think I installed the Samsung SSD 860 Pro about 4 years ago. Where would I find the install date?

As far as I know, that information is not retained anywhere. You already know how many hours it has been powered up.

If you're concerned about the drive's warranty, its purchase date is what is relevant.

pparks1 · Dec 23, 2024

FreeBooter said:
On average, SSDs last between 5 to 7 years under normal usage conditions. However, this can vary based on the quality of the SSD, the intensity of usage and the factors mentioned above. But remember, they're not invincible — regular backups are essential in safeguarding your data.

I would be shocked if almost any SSD under any type of normal usage would experience problems during years 5-7. My oldest SSD is going on around 15 years and it's still going. But technically it's only 80GB in size, so it's not really used anymore.

My desktop is 4 years old now, with a 2TB SN850 and it's at 99% health

Helmut · Dec 23, 2024

You have "used" 19 TB of writes out of a nominal 1,200 TBW endurance of that SSD.

So there is plenty of life left in it, no problems, no worries. The 1,200 TBW endurance is a very broad estimate.

"If not, then why is it being mislabelled this way?"
Look at where that App originates, maybe it is lost in translation, people in different parts of the world may understand/design apps differently and so forth.

Bree · Dec 23, 2024

cheaterslick said:
Again, concerning the very first screen shot for SMART Clear Disk Info, I shouldn't worry about those attributes in red?

If not, then why is it being mislabeled this way?

The only 'red' in your screenshot is on the icon for the Critical Attributes section. The actual items in that section are on a green background, meaning they are all 'OK'.

cheaterslick · Dec 23, 2024

Ok, well I won't worry about it, then. Thanks to everybody for your input here.

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