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Why is this SSD Failing?

Thanks guys for the responses. My initial reaction was from endurance tests by The Tech Report and the hundreds of TB writes before failure on their drives. I'm seeing way below that on mine. I've never actually learned to read SMART reports. I'm aware of the issues with this model. I've always...
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- Post #6
- Jul 19, 2017
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Why is this SSD Failing?

My Agility 3 240 GB is apparently dying. SMART shows 4% life left. But it also shows less than 8 TB host writes. So why is this drive failing? Are there other factors besides write cycles that affect SSD life?
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- Thread
- Jul 18, 2017
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Steam Summer Sale 2016

The HP Elite X3 looks great and has great specs. But if Windows Phone 10 is still buggy, it's a moot point.
- linster
- Post #224
- Jun 29, 2016
- Forum: PC Games
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Steam Summer Sale 2016

Maybe, but there used to be a rule that if it's not a -75% discount, don't buy because the daily rotation will get it to -75%. Obviously new games will never hit this level, then or now. But not all older games are -75% currently. I tend to think there were better deals with the old system...
- linster
- Post #61
- Jun 23, 2016
- Forum: PC Games
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Steam Summer Sale 2016

Well, that's if you're operating under the impression that the daily discounts don't further decrease the prices. Some think the old rotation had better pricing.
- linster
- Post #53
- Jun 23, 2016
- Forum: PC Games
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GOG - Summer Sale 2016

Guilty
- linster
- Post #23
- Jun 21, 2016
- Forum: PC Games
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Never ending wait for NVMe

nevermind, we're talking about different regions of the globe. However, of all the hardware proposed or delayed through the years, the 950 is not even close to being labeled as vaporware in my book.
- linster
- Post #129
- Oct 29, 2015
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Is an MMO on an SSD a good idea?

The OP needs the following link http://techreport.com/review/27909/the-ssd-endurance-experiment-theyre-all-dead
- linster
- Post #8
- Oct 28, 2015
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Never ending wait for NVMe

Pushed back? Do you know something I don't? Looks like the release date is in a few days. Newegg also just moved up their release date from Decemeber 1st to November 1st.
- linster
- Post #127
- Oct 28, 2015
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Samsung 950 Pro M.2 release date

Thanks for the update. I'm ordering parts for a skylake build so the 950 pro is definitely in my sights.
- linster
- Post #19
- Oct 7, 2015
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Samsung 950 Pro M.2 release date

You sure the drive was working correctly? I agree with Coup27, sounds wrong.
- linster
- Post #14
- Oct 6, 2015
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Samsung 950 Pro M.2 release date

Where are people pre-ordering in the States? Only vendor google popped up is EXcaliberPC.com for me.
- linster
- Post #7
- Oct 6, 2015
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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MSI Gaming M7 o ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming or Asrock z170 Gaming6?

The Gigabyte linked above comes with both.
- linster
- Post #5
- Sep 30, 2015
- Forum: Motherboards
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All G-Sync and FreeSync monitors. Out and upcoming.

Asus ROG Swift PG279Q Now with 165Hz Refresh Rate http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/news_archive/34.htm#asus_pg279q Asus ROG PG34Q 34" now renamed as PG348Q and with 100 Hz refresh. Probably expected since this model is probably using the same panel as the Acer X34 Predator...
- linster
- Post #98
- Sep 3, 2015
- Forum: Displays
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All G-Sync and FreeSync monitors. Out and upcoming.

Should probably update the upcoming Acer XR341CKA aka G-Sync Predator X34 to be 100 Hz refresh. http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/news_archive/34.htm#acer_x34_100hz
- linster
- Post #90
- Sep 1, 2015
- Forum: Displays
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SSD Read Speed Tester

Yeah, I think he's looking for a non-Samsung TLC drive to show that it's a TLC issue and not a Samsung issue. The Anandtech post regarding the fix says it is a 19 nm TLC signal degradation issue. Not sure if this is official.
- linster
- Post #13
- May 15, 2015
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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SSD Read Speed Tester

My Non-EVO Non-Pro 840 has the read degradation issue. Samsung is just completely ignoring the regular 840, no plans as far as i know to bring the EVO 840 "fix" to the regular 840. The final "fix" for the 840 EVO is just a firmware that periodically refreshes your old data. Of course this...
- linster
- Post #10
- May 15, 2015
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Where's all the G-SYNC monitors?

Use the site http://www.nowinstock.net/computers/monitors/asus/ It has helped many people acquire the ROG Swift
- linster
- Post #3
- Nov 8, 2014
- Forum: Displays
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Icewind Dale - down in the dumps about magic

You need to make sure you know what you are doing with hybrid classes. They have advantages and weaknesses, as you found out. Read up on how hybrids work before you dive into them.
- linster
- Post #5
- Nov 8, 2014
- Forum: PC Games
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Icewind Dale - down in the dumps about magic

That's D&D's magic system. You'll appreciate the growing pains you're going through with mages later on in the game. They'll be very powerful.
- linster
- Post #2
- Nov 8, 2014
- Forum: PC Games
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Which Graphic Card should i buy ?

What is your display? Resolution? What type of games? These specs are more relevant than what you actually listed for determining the video card.
- linster
- Post #6
- Oct 27, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Making the Jump to 1600p

Why 1600p? If you're not going 4k, why not go for the ROG Swift at 1440p?
- linster
- Post #13
- Oct 27, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Asus ROG Swift PG278Q vs Acer XB280HK: Help meh. Can't decide.

Yah, but like I said, the resistance seems to go beyond scaling and GPU power. I don't play FPS due to getting nauseous in every single FPS game I've tried. I wonder if high fps and G-sync will correct this for me. Hmm...
- linster
- Post #26
- Oct 21, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Asus ROG Swift PG278Q vs Acer XB280HK: Help meh. Can't decide.

I've never understood the resistance toward higher ppi on desktop displays. It seems to go beyond just windows scaling and lack of GPU power to drive it (both valid points). The ROG Swfit is at 109 ppi and the XB280HK is at 157 ppi. Not exactly a huge increase but cries of 4k at such a low...
- linster
- Post #24
- Oct 21, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Asus ROG Swift PG278Q vs Acer XB280HK: Help meh. Can't decide.

I think he summed it up well.
- linster
- Post #15
- Oct 20, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Acer XB280HK 4K G-sync monitor - any owners here?

There are plenty of reviews out there, here are two http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Displays/Acer-XB280HK-28-4K-G-Sync-Monitor-Review http://hothardware.com/Reviews/Acer-XB280HK-4K-GSYNC-Gaming-Monitor-Review/ I'm leaning toward getting this monitor as well. I'm coming from a Dell...
- linster
- Post #2
- Oct 19, 2014
- Forum: Displays
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The Way of Kings (Stormlight Archive Book 1) [Kindle Edition] by Brandon Sanderson

I enjoyed his Mistborn Trilogy, but I just cannot get into this book. I'm about 1/5 of the way in and it's frankly, rather boring to me.
- linster
- Post #16
- Sep 26, 2014
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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$200 Gift Card with any iPad trade in at Target

Does the $200 only go toward the purchase of an iPad Air or can it be used to buy an iPad mini?
- linster
- Post #13
- Nov 5, 2013
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Diablo 3 Expansion announced!

I think where this analysis fails is the new players that have never played D2. If you survey these new Diablo players, I have a feeling they also think Diablo 3 is flawed. I've certainly done my share of thinking about what's different about D3 and D2 and why D3 fails for me, but not D2...
- linster
- Post #76
- Aug 26, 2013
- Forum: PC Games
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Anyone own a Mac?

It's just a matter of price and profit margins. Many of these flawed PCs are in the "budget" laptops category and as such, there are compromises that manufacturers make to reach certain price points. There is no such thing as a budget Macbook. Macs have always sold a relatively high price no...
- linster
- Post #19
- Aug 19, 2013
- Forum: Laptops
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W8 Tablets - not surface or rt

It fails at work probably due to lack of administrator rights. But, yah, you'd think Adobe would realize this.
- linster
- Post #14
- Aug 16, 2013
- Forum: Laptops
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W8 Tablets - not surface or rt

Yeah, I used Windows 8 Pro for a month and didn't get all those problems. I was mostly in desktop and I didn't have a touchscreen.
- linster
- Post #11
- Aug 15, 2013
- Forum: Laptops
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Asus G46vw GPU issue

LOL, well make sure WoW supports dual monitors before diving in.
- linster
- Post #7
- Aug 15, 2013
- Forum: Laptops
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Original iPad crashing a lot

Yeah, it's the apps. Don't trust them when they say it's compatible with even the iPad 1. I have the original iPad and a new iPad (3rd gen) and the same app will crash on the iPad 1 and not the iPad 3.
- linster
- Post #7
- Aug 15, 2013
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Asus G46vw GPU issue

Well, good luck. Hope your wife doesn't miss too many Raids. :)
- linster
- Post #5
- Aug 15, 2013
- Forum: Laptops
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W8 Tablets - not surface or rt

I would recommend the Sony Vaio Duos, but if the Helix is too expensive, so is the Sony.
- linster
- Post #2
- Aug 15, 2013
- Forum: Laptops
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Asus G46vw GPU issue

Install WoW after your factory restore. If the problem is still there, most likely a hardware issue.
- linster
- Post #3
- Aug 15, 2013
- Forum: Laptops
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Anyone own a Mac?

While it's true that they are all running Intel chips and Intel compatible hardware now, I do have to give it up to Apple for being at the forefront as far as including cutting edge hardware into their machines. Hardware such as higher resolution (Retina) displays, thunderbolt port, 802.11ac...
- linster
- Post #11
- Aug 14, 2013
- Forum: Laptops
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Ultrabook with 1920x1080

Well, I went ahead and ordered it. Estimated shipping is 2 weeks from now. Seems a bit of a long wait but I can endure it. I think there's some thought that the WIFI issues are Haswell related as some of the users for the new MacBook Airs are also having WIFI problems. I live in a one...
- linster
- Post #25
- Aug 14, 2013
- Forum: Laptops
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Ultrabook with 1920x1080

I've been eyeing the Duo 13 for a while and just saw it in person at a Sony store and came away being more impressed. I'll probably put in an order online soon configured with the i7-4650u with the HD5000 graphics, 256 GB SSD, and 8 GB RAM. The only thing holding me back is the Broadcom WIFI...
- linster
- Post #22
- Aug 11, 2013
- Forum: Laptops

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