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    CrystalDiskInfo AAM/APM Control

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Beemo, Jul 22, 2017.

  1. Beemo

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    So I have CrystalDiskInfo for its AAM/APM control, I used this for my HDD & Hybrid Drive (SSHD) where I installed my Steam games and I always set AAM/APM control to "FEh" for maximum performance (and enable) but I wonder if there is going to have any negative effect in the HDD/SSHD in the long run? Is it going to damage both drives
     
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    Mostly it will increase the heat buildup, usually stick with HDD default APM controls. What was the reason you changed it? Any specific issue you faced?
     
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    Occasionally the disk randomly stopped spinning causing stuttering and freezing.
     
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    It stops spinning because of disk inactivity. You could change the settings of never turning off HDD in power settings.
    What about SSD or SSHD?
     
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    I already did, SSD is working fine, SSHD is fine too. I already changed the HDD with a new one but it seems HDD is problematic.
     
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    How is SMART status?
     
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    Seagate FireCuda SSHD:
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    TOSHIBA SSD:

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    Weren't you referrring to a third "HDD" drive as well?
     
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    @Vasudev

    I forgot to post that one, sorry.

    Here is the S.M.A.R.T status:

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