Upgraded Your SSD But Still Facing Slow Performance? Discover 7 Possible Causes!

 Sometimes laptop users experience this. I've replaced the SSD, it's still slow and I think the SSD is the problem. Even though it's a new SSD. If this is the case, what is the cause? Let's look at the following explanation.

SSD is indeed a better storage medium than HDD. Nowadays, almost all new laptops use SSDs. If someone still uses an HDD, it is used as a second storage medium.

SSD ( Solid State Drive ) offers advantages in terms of speed, is lightweight, and is thinner than HDD. SSD is also more durable and safe than HDD because it does not use a disk system to store data. There is no mechanical system, but uses a chip or flash memory.

For users whose laptops don't yet have an SSD, they end up changing the HDD to an SSD or adding an SSD to their laptop. Usually, the SSD will be used as a runner or place to run the operating system and applications. Not for user data storage.

The process of replacing HDD to SSD is actually very easy. If you want to add it, you need special skills, because you need to clone the operating system and move the HDD to the DVD-ROM. We have discussed this point in previous articles. Just search in the SSD channel.

Frequently Encountered Problems: Replaced SSD Still Slow

The problem that we will discuss this time is quite common, namely that after replacing the SSD it is still slow.

Finally, many people think that the main problem is with the SSD. Even though the main source is not necessarily SSD.

For that reason, let's discuss one by one the causes that might occur. There are several points you need to pay attention to.

1. Small RAM capacity

What you need to know before replacing an SSD is to know what the SSD's function is. Don't assume that if you have replaced the SSD it means the laptop will be fast and no longer slow. If you think like this, then you are wrong.

SSD is a storage medium. When you change to an SSD, it means that what is affected are the files on the storage media (SSD). So the effects after replacing the SSD you will definitely:

• Faster to open applications
• Faster to open folders and files on SSD
• Booting the operating system is faster
• Computer shutdown is faster
• It's not noisy, because there are no platters or disks like HDDs

• So, if you are using an SSD but it is still slow, it could be because the RAM capacity is small.

  So like this, for example, you have just replaced a branded SSD with a capacity of 512GB. But your laptop or computer's RAM is only 4GB. Then you do the following activities:

  • Open a browser with a large number of tabs
  • Open the office application
  • Open the design application
  • Open the music player application

  Everything is done simultaneously. What will happen?

  RAM will be full! Just try checking the Task Manager, then look at the Performance tab.

If it's like that, if you want to use a branded SSD and have a large SSD capacity, it will definitely still be slow.

So in this case, you must first know the difference between RAM and SSD. So you can also know what parts are accelerated and their effects.

The solution for conditions like this is to upgrade the RAM too, at least 8GB.

2. Using an Old Model Processor

The processor you use also affects the laptop's performance. Even though you've replaced the SSD, it's still slow, maybe it's because the processor is an old model.

An example of an old model processor that still uses Dual Core and Dual Thread. Processors like this are only suitable for Windows X86 or 32bit.

You need to know, that Windows 32-bit can only be used to run light programs. If it is used to run heavy programs such as design, video editing, and others, it is not suitable.

There is only one solution to the problem, replace the laptop. :D

3. HDD has lots of bad sectors

If you are still using an HDD (SSD + HDD) running together, it could also be because the HDD is damaged, one of which is a lot of bad sectors. What does this have to do with SSDs?

Because the HDD is still being used, this will affect the communication path between the SSD and HDD.

The solution, try cleaning the bad sectors on the HDD. For example, by typing CHKDSK /f /r in the Command Prompt.

Or maybe you can try removing the HDD first then use the laptop as usual to see if there is a difference or not.

4. Using the Old Version of the Interface

So to connect the SSD to the motherboard, there is an interface, one type of which is SATA.

SATA-type SSD users, they will usually experience this problem. And this generally happens on old laptops. Because the SATA used is an old version, if not SATA I, then SATA II.

SATA is a storage interface for connecting the host bus adapter with storage devices such as SSD, HDD, etc. Well, there are several types or versions of SATA. There are SATA I, SATA II, and SATA III.

SATA I has a bandwidth of 1.5 Gbps, SATA II has a bandwidth of 3.0 Gbps, and SATA III has a bandwidth of 6.0 Gbps.

If you give an SSD to an old laptop that still uses SATA I and SATA II, its speed will definitely be limited. It's easy, the path is narrow.

For laptops, this type of SATA cannot be replaced. If you want to replace it, replace it with a new laptop.

5. Operating System Problems

The reason why you have replaced the SSD and it is still slow could be because the operating system has a problem. This could be due to using an operating system that is out of update or an old version that has never been updated, or there could also be a system error in the operating system, or it could also be due to a virus.

Make sure the operating system you use is always up to date.

6. SSD is not used as a runner

It could be that you have misplaced the SSD as it should be. If you want to replace the SSD and keep the HDD running, then use the SSD as a runner. This means that the runner is a place to run the operating system and install applications.

So later the operating system and installed applications (drive C / System) will be moved to the SSD. HDD can still be used but just use it to store user data.

If your operating system is still on an HDD, and the SSD is only used to store data, what's the point of replacing the SSD?

7. SSD quality is indeed poor

If you feel that all the points above are ok, just try checking the speed of your SSD. You can check using CrystalDiskMark. If the test results are less than 200MBps, the problem is probably with the SSD controller. Normal speed is at least 400MBps. If that's the case, it's better to replace the SSD and claim the warranty if it's still under warranty.

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So it is very important for those of you who have replaced the SSD but it is still slow, don't immediately assume the problem is from the SSD. Because many factors are causing it.

If you encounter a problem like that, check the points above so you know where the main problem is.