Another 'once in a generation' weather event is coming

[igor_kavinski]

My first 850 died within a year. No problems since.

No. You must have installed it wrong. Samsung drives are bullet proof

 

[Red Squirrel]

When SSDs first came out and I heard that they wear out over time it got me worried about the tech but so far I've been good and have not had one die on me due to usage. I only use them for OS drive and not for mass data storage though. I stick to spinners in raid for that. So far I'm at 5% life used on my main workstation and I've been using this OS installation for at least 2 years now. I kinda lost track of the drive itself since my current system is kind of a mish mash of parts I already had around. So the drive is probably older than 2 years.

At some point I may actually try to use some SSDs for raid for VMs just to see how they perform as I think it would be pretty good. Even if they become consumable parts due to predetermined failure, if they can last 10-15 years that's probably good enough really. Especially because I can look at the counter so it's not like they'll all die suddenly without notice. I'd probably retire them at like 80% life usage and then they would still be fine to use as OS drive in other systems.

I tried to sync the entire ethereum blockchain using a VM on spinners and it was simply taking too long. I'm thinking if I actually wanted to do that I'd be better off using SSDs. Probably do raid 5. Raid 0 would be tempting.

 

[Captante]

Puget's reliability report shows nearly flawless record for Samsung SSDs (TechRadar.com)

In storage drives, Samsung SSDs show extremely low failure rates in both the shop and in the field, a trend that Puget says has been ongoing for years. Over 1,000 870 EVO and QVO drives were sold during the covered period, with no reported failures. The company notes that it has sold over 35,000 Samsung drives during its entire recorded history, yet fewer than 100 have failed.

~ Pugot Systems


There's PLENTY more where these numbers from come from to back up MY claim. Either support what you say with links to CREDIBLE sources or just stop.

 

[Lost_in_the_HTTP]

No real surprise that they kicked the can down the road too:

"We’re very sorry your delivery is late. If you have not received your package by December 29, you can come back here the next day for a refund. "

 

[IronWing]

My own experience is not a credible source? Fine, here's a first person account.

My boot drive (Samsung 850 Pro) died on my main computer. I've been thinking about replacing the machine anyway but it still sucks. As I type this on my very whiny laptop I am reminded of why I bought a totally silent desktop. Of course now it is even more totally silent. I just don't want to spend the money.

 

[igor_kavinski]

There's PLENTY more where these numbers from come from to back up MY claim. Either support what you say with links to CREDIBLE sources or just stop.

I don't have a problem with most Samsung drives other than 860/870/970 NVMe (last one gets pretty hot). I just have a tunnel vision due to my PDF issues with the 860/870 EVO and 870 user reports. That's all. I was just joking. You know me

 

[VirtualLarry]

Not to rain on your parade, but I want to point out that Amazon is not going to gift you SSDs because shipping was delayed. They might issue a refund, but once that package arrives, they'll know and they will still charge you for it. They're not going to refund you and say, "well he can keep the items for free since it took a few extra days."

They did for me, with a low-profile video card. Waited three days after it's scheduled delivery date, didn't show, got a refund, showed up (separately packaged) with another Amazon delivery 1-2 days later.

Hey, if they want to re-instate the charge for it, be my guest, Amazon.

 

[Captante]

My own experience is not a credible source? Fine, here's a first person account.

That counts! And so does my single 840 Pro that crapped the bed.

Utter garbage I say! Down with Samsung!

 

[IronWing]

That counts! And so does my single 840 Pro that crapped the bed.

Utter garbage I say! Down with Samsung!

That's a 20% failure rate for me. Also note that the system was built by Puget so they should update their stats. Of course, I would have had to report the failure in order for it to count. Also, I guess I installed that drive, not Puget.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Also, I guess I installed that drive, not Puget.

"You're holding it wrong!"

 

[IronWing]

"You're holding it wrong!"

I'll have you know that I've held a few drives in my time and I'm a man who knows how to hold a drive.

 

[Red Squirrel]

I probably wouldn't buy SSDs or anything storage or memory related off Amazon tbh. Hard to know what you're getting and if it's even proper flash chips in there and not a cheap USB drive.

 

[igor_kavinski]

I'm at that age where I may fumble a bit. Don't anyone give me their baby!

 

[igor_kavinski]

I probably wouldn't buy SSDs or anything storage or memory related off Amazon tbh. Hard to know what you're getting and if it's even proper flash chips in there and not a cheap USB drive.

I make sure to check the seller's reviews and history. Haven't had an issue so far.

 

[Pohemi]

"You're holding it wrong!"

"HEY! Wrong port!" lol

 

[skyking]

back to the weather, it is not done with us yet. High winds are predicted overnight with power outages. Our lights have flickered a few times and the UPS has beeped, much to our timid dog's displeasure.

 

[igor_kavinski]

Our lights have flickered a few times and the UPS has beeped, much to our timid dog's displeasure.

AAWWWWW. Poor thing

 

[skyking]

she is not a friend of beepy electronic sounds. Not my dog but the roomie's silken windhound.
She also lacks most bones. She is the noodle of the pack.

 

[Captante]

and the UPS has beeped, much to our timid dog's displeasure.

In all but the lowest end UPS's you can turn the "audible" alerts off.

(tell your dog I said your welcome!)

 

[BoomerD]

We survived the "arctic blast" here...and the biblical rains...and yesterday, now that we're back to more civilized (or at least survivable) temps in the 50s, my 1 year old pellet stove has decided to crap out...and no available service appointment until mid-February. I have a couple of troubleshooting things to try, but I suspect the igniter has taken a shit.

Edit: dis a thorough cleaning on the pellet stove. Got it working...for now. Took forever to fire up, so to me, that indicates the igniter is going. We'll see.

 

[Captante]

"Atmospheric River" is the next "bombogenesis" lol.

*(formerly known as "heavy rain")

 

[BoomerD]

"Atmospheric River" is the next "bombogenesis" lol.

*(formerly known as "heavy rain")

Nah, "atmospheric river" has been around for a long time. I remember it being called "the pinespple express" because it originated near Hawaii.

 

[skyking]

It definitely takes a run at us here. So glad to be leaving the working outside crowd soon.

 

[Captante]

Nah, "atmospheric river" has been around for a long time. I remember it being called "the pinespple express" because it originated near Hawaii.

They've just gotten better at making up "exciting" sounding names for semi-normal weather events that's all..... glues the inane-drones eye-ball's to the screen longer. (so they can watch more ads of course!)

 

[BoomerD]

They've just gotten better at making up "exciting" sounding names for semi-normal weather events that's all..... glues the inane-drones eye-ball's to the screen longer. (so they can watch more ads of course!)

Of course.