[SOLVED] Too much disk cleanup bad for overall PC /SSD ?

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So i have a habbit on cleaning everything like a maniac.The first thing i do when i turn on my pc is reset dns cache,check windows update,use disk cleanup,clear %temp% / temp file,clear storage ,do manually system maintenance,and check for all other drivers.Is this bad for overall performance of the system and ssd ?

 

[siaan312]

Not in a meaningful way.

SSDs do die over time, especially when you delete and rewrite on them lots of times. This is called "write endurance" and should be listed in your ssd's manufacturer's page.
But, the numbers there are way too big for your daily deletion of a file to care.

 

[Popikaify]

Not in a meaningful way.

SSDs do die over time, especially when you delete and rewrite on them lots of times. This is called "write endurance" and should be listed in your ssd's manufacturer's page.
But, the numbers there are way too big for your daily deletion of a file to care.

There is so much confusing crap going on with SSDs it gets me scared,are they such vulnerable devices? I got new one for like 3-4 months (Samsung 860 evo) now and i already have 2TB written even though i literally do nothing besides cleaning stuff up and playing two games,and speed isnt 560/520..How many years it takes for an SSD to become useless ....approximately ?Also,isnt Disk Cleanup good for SSD because it gets rid of unnecessary old stuff that increases space which also slows down SSD.

 

[siaan312]

There is so much confusing crap going on with SSDs it gets me scared,are they such vulnerable devices ? I got new one for like 3-4 months (Samsung 860 evo) now and i already have 2TB written even though i literally do nothing besides cleaning stuff up and playing two games.How many years it takes for an SSD to become useless ....approximately ?Also,isnt Disk Cleanup good for SSD because it gets rid of unnecessary old stuff that increases space which also slows down SSD.

Most ssd's have overhead space so that them being full doesn't slow them down. say how a 512gig ssd might actually only have 480gigs exposed, but actually will have 512gig soldered on it. Disk cleanup doesn't do much actually.

"How many years it takes for an SSD to become useless ....approximately"
Depends on how much you write and overwrite it.
Check on samsungs site how many TB they think it will be able to survive deleting and re-writing. I think it's a couple thousands probably.

 

[Popikaify]

Most ssd's have overhead space so that them being full doesn't slow them down. say how a 512gig ssd might actually only have 480gigs exposed, but actually will have 512gig soldered on it. Disk cleanup doesn't do much actually.

"How many years it takes for an SSD to become useless ....approximately"
Depends on how much you write and overwrite it.
Check on samsungs site how many TB they think it will be able to survive deleting and re-writing. I think it's a couple thousands probably.

Hm,for samsung 860 evo 500gb its ONLY 150TBW....a couple thousands you sure ? 😀 or im missing something here.

 

[siaan312]

Hm,for samsung 860 evo 500gb its ONLY 150TBW....a couple thousands you sure ? 😀 or im missing something here.

I just threw a number.
At the rate you're going at, 2TB per 1/3 year, you will do 150TB in 25 years.
By then that ssd will be so useless and old, so again, nothing you should worry about.

 

[Deleted member 14196]

There is absolutely no reason to do any of that stuff that you do that’s just you being paranoid I wouldn’t even do that to a hard drive

I don’t EVER do any of that. This is a perfect example of someone that is OCD. You probably won’t damage it or where it out you’re just wasting your time on useless stuff that isn’t buying you anything

 

[USAFRet]

Why the repeat question?

[SOLVED] - Disk cleanup - how often ?

Im a bit weird,i have a weird habit where i HAVE to keep pc ''clean'',so i use disk cleanup and also clear storage,%temp%,temp folders,do system maintenance and so on.But is this going to harm my pc in any way ?

forums.tomshardware.com

And as said in your previous question, your making the thing slower overall. Temp files exist for a reason.

 

[Deleted member 14196]

It’s not a weird habit it’s called OCD obsessive compulsive disorder and it’s a mental disorder. Probably affects more than just your personal computer in your life. You should ideally be seeking professional help for that issue if you want to relieve this