SSD has become very slow

[Kasraa]

Hey guys

So my SSD (ADATA SX900 128GB 6Gbps) has become very slow since about 1 year ago and I just can't stand it anymore, it's almost like I don't have any. Windows boot, file handling, gaming, Photoshop etc. are now much slower.
I also did a little benchmarking with ATTO the first day and the results were outstanding just as the company promised: 560/550MB. HDTune Pro and AS SSD Benchmark were also fine, around 400MB.
But now, it's all different. Check these pictures out for instance:

http://i59.tinypic.com/2lkya7c.jpg
http://i58.tinypic.com/2n6uewx.jpg

I've done everything I could think of:
- Updated to it's latest firmware.
- Updated the BIOS.
- Replaced the cable with a new SATA 6Gb one.
- Tried different SATA III port.
- Tried the whole thing on another PC.
- Yes it's on AHCI mode.
- Formatted and did a clean Windows 8.1 install.

And the only thing remains is the warranty, and I want it to be last thing I do because it takes forever for them to even "check it".

ASRock Z77 Extreme 4
Intel i5 3570K
2x4GB Corsair XMS3
Sapphire 7870

So that's it. Please, any thought would be appreciated

 

[iceclock]

how much freespace do u have?

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2038511/the-care-and-feeding-of-ssds-what-makes-these-speedy-drives-hum.html

performance degrades overtime if its not working as suggested try to rma it

 

[cirdecus]

Sounds like performance degradation. I'm not sure ADATA makes the best/most reliable SSD's either. If you want longevity, try a Samsung EVO

 

[Dereck47]

Your AS-SSD benchmark results show asahci64 - OK, which means that your SSD is connected to one of your motherboard's ASMedia SATA 3 (6Gb/s) ports.

Your SSD should be connected to one of your Intel 6Gb/s ports (SATA3_0 or SATA3_1) for best performance.
See page 13 of your motherboard manual for the location of the ports.

Also FYI, advertised speeds for your drive using AS-SSD are up to 470MB/s Read and 180MB/s Write. http://www.adata.com/index.php?action=product_specification&cid=3&piid=169&lan=en

So your AS-SSD results show you are currently getting 78.4% of advertised Reads and 55.4% of advertised Writes.

So benchmark with ATTO after you switch SATA ports if you are looking for the advertised 555/530 Read/Write speeds.

Also install Intel's latest AHCI drivers after you switch ports.
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?DwnldID=22271

 

[Kasraa]

how much freespace do u have?

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2038511/the-care-and-feeding-of-ssds-what-makes-these-speedy-drives-hum.html

performance degrades overtime if its not working as suggested try to rma it

50% is free

Your AS-SSD benchmark results show asahci64 - OK, which means that your SSD is connected to one of your motherboard's ASMedia SATA 3 (6Gb/s) ports.

Your SSD should be connected to one of your Intel 6Gb/s ports (SATA3_0 or SATA3_1) for best performance.
See page 13 of your motherboard manual for the location of the ports.

Also FYI, advertised speeds for your drive using AS-SSD are up to 470MB/s Read and 180MB/s Write. http://www.adata.com/index.php?action=product_specification&cid=3&piid=169&lan=en

So your AS-SSD results show you are currently getting 78.4% of advertised Reads and 55.4% of advertised Writes.

So benchmark with ATTO after you switch SATA ports if you are looking for the advertised 555/530 Read/Write speeds.

Also install Intel's latest AHCI drivers after you switch ports.
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?DwnldID=22271

Well the weird thing is, I didn't touch anything since I installed this hardware and as I already mentioned it was perfect the first 3-4 months, ATTO results also were terrific.
But yea I'll give it a try asap.

 

[Kasraa]

It wasn't connected to Intel ports, that's weird I've checked it like 5 times.

-Before switching ports:
http://i57.tinypic.com/j609br.png
http://i59.tinypic.com/2lkya7c.jpg
http://i58.tinypic.com/2n6uewx.jpg

-After that:
http://i62.tinypic.com/ml309x.png
http://i57.tinypic.com/2ptckye.png
http://i62.tinypic.com/hs6mqg.png

Although results are slightly better, but they're nothing compared to what it was before.
ATTO as you know is not that accurate due to it's "compressible stuff" but HDTune Pro gave me near 450/400, that's at least twice as now. I wish I could find those first screenshots so you guys would believe me. 🙁

So any suggestions about that? What else should I do?
BTW the latest AHCI drivers are installed.

 

[Dereck47]

Your new AS-SSD results show you are getting 100% of advertised Reads and 65.8% of advertised Writes.

Your new ATTO results show you are getting 98.7% of advertised Reads and 96.7% of advertised Writes.

Your SSD is in great condition.

 

[Kasraa]

How about AS-SSD's 4K Read/Writs? Or HD Tune results? I can assure you they were way better back then. I mean in the first 3 months.
Windows was booting much faster. Or the game maps from "CoDMW3 Multiplayer" that I play 8hrs a day were loading in a second but now it's like my old HDD.
I'm just curious...

 

[Dereck47]

You said you already formatted the drive and did a clean Windows install; you should have Secure Erased it instead.
A Secure Erase restores any SSD to a blank, fresh-out-of-the-box condition.

I personally SE my SSDs once a year and do a clean install of Windows and all of my other programs to restore Read/Write performance.
Actually I SE'd my SSD a 2nd time this year when Windows 8.1 was released.

I know it's a lot of work but that's probably your only option other than buying another brand SSD.

If you decide to SE your drive don't format it afterwards; let Windows do it automatically during the install process.

If doing a SE and clean install doesn't help you then it's time to save up and buy another SSD.

 

[Kasraa]

OK I guess I'm gonna do that next time I wanna do a clean Windows install.

Thanks all you guys.

 

[iceclock]

cheers