This SSD is a cheap SSD, very cheap, controller maxio and memory YMTC. But the materials are cheap too ;) and is the point.
A common problem I encountered on various forums ( https://forums.redflagdeals.com/psa-patriot-burst-elite-sata-ssd-dont-buy-2652229/ ), and one that also happened to me, is that the drive suddenly begins to experience a drop in speed, and sometimes the BIOS doesn't even recognize it.
Symptoms:
* Slowness
* Sudden slowness which later recovers
* Speed fluctuations / Jumps
* Not detected by BIOS
* Failed during Windows / Linux reinstallation
* Failure when creating partitions or formatting
In my case, all these symptoms were caused by a poor connection on the data pads.
While searching for the problem, if it wasn't the NAND flash drive or the controller, I found a possible solution. I'm not saying it will work for everyone, but it worked for me.
It involves replating the SATA pads. Apparently, the gold on the SATA connector contacts is of very low quality, and over time, with use in the environment outside of its blister pack, some type of non-visible oxide develops.
The solution in my case was to tin the contacts, use desoldering braid to remove the excess, and then use a nail file cut with pliers to leave the SATA pad perfectly smooth and shiny (a well-used file).
Obviously, for this, you need to know how to solder, have flux, solder, desoldering braid, and some skill. I don't recommend doing this if you don't know how to solder.
I went from having a drive with drops of 400 to 70MB to a drive that's stable and like new.
By the way, if you open it and remove the plastic covers on the aluminum casing to prevent short circuits (there never will be one because the motherboard doesn't touch the casing), you can lower the temperature by about 5 degrees.
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