A recent experience with a gaming laptop's secondary SSD has prompted a user to closely monitor drive temperatures to prevent future failures. The user suspects that overheating may have contributed to the premature demise of the previous SSD, which led to a more cautious approach with the new installation.
With the new Teamgroup 1TB SSD in place, the user is utilizing CrystalDiskInfo to monitor temperature, ensuring it remains below the maximum threshold of 70C for optimal performance and lifespan. Additionally, CrystalDiskMark is employed to assess read and write speeds, providing a means to apply stress on the drive and observe thermal behavior during operation.
Initial tests involved standard benchmarks to simulate typical usage, but the user plans to conduct larger file size tests for thorough evaluation. A large file transfer, particularly using Steam games, will serve as a practical assessment to observe the SSD’s thermal performance under a significant load.