PNY SSD dying?

[GreyestGoat]

So i installed CSGO earlier, played for the first time, after 2 minutes the PC restarted, tried again and did the same thing but after around 15 minutes.

Then from there i could not load even small applications like CPU-Z which would take around 3-4 minutes to load.

 

I have since flashed my board bios to F51 which is the latest and apps still take an age to load.

 

Right now i am re-downloading the Windows 10 ISO to put on my USB to install to my brand new M.2 and going to throw the PNY in the bin.

 

Am i right doing this? also the PNY is stuck on 100% usage always with nothing going on... in task manager, i was also getting explorer freezing up on me.

[Aimi]

It's a cheap, DRAM-free drive, so I can't imagine the quality being that great. But before you throw it out, try using it just for storage once you've got your OS installed on the new drive.

If issues persist, see if you can do a warranty or return/refund.

[NewMaxx]

Secure Erase and hope for the best!

[GreyestGoat]

11 hours ago, Aimi said:

It's a cheap, DRAM-free drive, so I can't imagine the quality being that great. But before you throw it out, try using it just for storage once you've got your OS installed on the new drive.

If issues persist, see if you can do a warranty or return/refund.

It would seem the DRAM being missing is what is hurting it, it's fine now... i think ever so often it may keep doing it, so best to use it as a storage drive and don't use it for video games either as it will just BSOD the computer when in continuous use.

 

Seriously they should stop making drives like this.