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Don't Large AI Tool Models Affect SSD Lifespan?

There are cases where concerns about the impact of large AI tool models on SSD lifespan are unnecessarily heightened based on inaccurate information.

While we cannot guarantee safety, those who are concerned can make judgments based on the Health Status and other information from CrystalDiskInfo [Japanese] [English].

Not limited to SSD lifespan, PCs break when they break. Be sure to backup truly important data.

More Detailed Explanation

Virtual memory is a mechanism that extends memory by using page files on disks such as SSDs when physical memory is insufficient.
When large AI tool models don't fit entirely in physical memory, parts of the model may be placed on disk by writing to page files.

While you may worry because AI tools are large in size, please make judgments based on the actual cumulative write amount during actual usage.
SSD read amounts are generally considered to have minimal impact on lifespan.

  1. Record the SSD model number and Total Bytes Written from CrystalDiskInfo.
  2. Search for the SSD model number and TBW (Total Bytes Written) to check the expected total write amount for the SSD.
  3. Use AI tools for about a week and compare the change in Total Bytes Written from CrystalDiskInfo with the TBW.
  4. If you want to further alleviate concerns, periodically check the drive's Health Status with CrystalDiskInfo.

If you have multiple SSDs, moving the page file to an SSD with good Health Status can be expected to provide more stable operation.
The page file location can be changed in Windows under System Properties - Performance Options - Advanced in the Virtual Memory section.
For AI-related tools, System managed size is recommended over Custom size to avoid troubles.
Setting page files on slow disks like HDDs may slow down the entire PC.

Information from the Performance-Disk tab in Task Manager includes read operations, making it inappropriate for concerns about SSD lifespan.
Please make judgments based on actual usage over about a week rather than a few generations.