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2023.01.14
Reasons for Slow SSD Speeds and Solutions
The previous article discussed a method to optimize solid-state drives using the TRIM command, which can effectively improve the speed of SSDs. However, there are other reasons that can cause slow performance during daily use, so let's elaborate on that.
An SSD, or solid-state drive, is theoretically much faster than traditional mechanical hard drives, potentially achieving speeds up to ten times faster. Using an SSD can significantly enhance a computer's performance in terms of boot-up speed, software loading speed, file read/write speed, and gaming smoothness. However, sometimes after replacing the hard drive with an SSD, users may not notice a significant speed improvement, and the computer may still feel relatively slow. This is mainly due to several reasons, which we will explain in detail today along with solutions.
1. Interface Issues.
Computer motherboards have three types of interfaces: SATA 2, SATA 3, and M.2, which determine the read and write speeds of the SSD. Generally, the read and write speed of a SATA 3 interface can reach around 500MB/s, while SATA 2 can typically only reach a maximum of 300MB/s, resulting in a significant speed difference. Therefore, it is essential to connect the SSD to the correct interface to achieve its maximum speed.
