SSD drives can lose data over time if they aren’t powered on, especially in warmer environments

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    SSD drives can lose data over time if they aren’t powered on, especially in warmer environments

    This article offers advice.

    http://www.pcworld.com/article/2920...s-in-a-warm-room-can-kill-your-data-fast.html

    "UPDATED INFORMATION TO THIS ARTICLE SINCE FIRST POSTING"


    Your SSD won't lose data if left unplugged after all

    The industry HAS PANICKED,release the misleading articles on line, and the online computer industry has followed suit.

    Read more here:

    http://www.pcworld.com/article/2925...nt-lose-data-if-left-unplugged-after-all.html
     
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    I had absolutely no idea that this was possible! It won't really affect me, as the PC is often on (and I live in the UK, which isn't exactly warm ;)) - but it's interesting to note. I would have (incorrectly) assumed that SSDs would retain their data at most sensible temperatures for a long time.
     
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    Wow, I had no idea about this. I was a bit worried until I read the article and found that 'warm' meant 35 degrees. Like Ian I am also in the UK, where 35 is more 'mad hot' than it is 'warm' and makes the news stations bang on about heatwaves. >,<

    Even so... I may move my inactive storage drives on to platters...
     
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    I have read many articles, did not stop me from using SSD's, one of which is about 5 years old. The oldest one is in my travel laptop and grey haired Acer, it is left some times for a few months. I am sure it is older technology, compared to my 3 year old Intel SSD which has been spanked daily being retired.
    IMO it is all hype unless you are in very warm climes, They blow spinners away in durability testing. One of several tests: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2856052/grueling-endurance-test-blows-away-ssd-durability-fears.html
     
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    Good to know! Panic over :p
     
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