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    Optimal SSD Health - Shutdown or Sleep???

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by NotebookNeophyte, Feb 12, 2012.

  1. NotebookNeophyte

    NotebookNeophyte Notebook Evangelist

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    In regards to SSDs...which is preferable and why...when leaving your computer for anything more than a couple hours..is it better to:

    1. Shutdown OR
    2. Sleep

    I have been using Sleep (I know using hibernate is a no-no)...but since my startup time is so crazy quick anyway...I was just wondering which is better health-wise?? Buhlerrr...?? Anyone???
     
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  2. Syberia

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    The drive isn't being used (or powered) either way. Sleep is still quicker to resume, and you get to save your work.
     
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    Thanks for the heads up...I just didn't know if there was a difference upon awakening or booting from startup...thanks again....
     
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