Is there an SSD tester similar to Mem Test?

[Zak33]

My missus' PC has a boot drive SSD and I'm getting random windows failings and fail to detect SATA at boot on it.

Only occassionaly but pain the rump...put it off for a few weeks... odd error or close down.

Is there an SSD tester similar to Mem Test?

[watercooled]

It depends what you're looking to test exactly? An extended SMART scan might be a good place to start, but also double check and re-plug SATA cables, and check no cheap power splitter cables are being used.

What SSD is it?

[Jim - ASUS]

HDTune will often show up something if you've got problems - either the error scan will show up bad sectors, or the normal speed test will show really erratic results.

[satrow]

It's important to ensure the SSD has the latest firmware installed.

Crucial Support describes a power cycle routine that's useful, regardless of SSD brand.

Hard Disk Sentinel's limited Trial/Free version is a very good monitoring tool for SSDs and HDDs, also capable of testing and the results etc. are pretty accurate and humanly readable

[Zak33]

Its a Kingston drive, it's 3 years old and it's been faultless up until Nov ish

[Spreadie]

Could be as simple as a poor connection. Have you tried replacing the SATA cable?*

*Assuming it isn't a laptop.

[shaithis]

Its a Kingston drive, it's 3 years old and it's been faultless up until Nov ish

My older Kingstons had issues with drop-outs after running for ages fine. In the end I updated the firmware in them and they have been flawless since. The bugs you seem to get with SSDs are very weird compared to other PC equipment.

[smargh]

Either the manufacturer's own testing utility, or h2testw if you don't mind using up 1 write cycle. h2testw was designed for USB sticks but the principle still applies to any type of storage.

[watercooled]

Does SMART show anything at all? As above though checking firmware would be worthwhile, especially if it's an older model.