Plus, I didn't know Plextor was part of the Lite-On Corp. Since Lite-on itself does not seem to have such software, I think FreedomEclipse has a good suggestion. And to add to that, because SSDs must follow standard drive protocols to work in standard motherboards and standard operating systems, they are not proprietary devices in need of proprietary software.īut my all means, if you feel you need it for your own peace of mind, go for it. My point has been from the start that Windows does not need it because modern operating systems already know how to keep SSDs optimized.

If you feel you need this software, that's find and totally up to you.

I am just trying to understand you, and ensure you (and others reading now and in the future) understand what is needed and what is not. Well back and forth, by definition, works both ways.īut no, I am not trying to pick a fight. Before you were saying the software is used to 'monitor' the SSD. I note you have now changed your rationale. Not sure why you keep wanting to defend a product that is not needed. Engineers tend to believe in the KISS principle. Now perhaps with some versions of Linux or another OS you might need special software for TRIM and wear leveling - but not Windows. How could you install Windows on it the drive if you needed the program to be running first? But if there are extra features - like support for MS Office programs, or perhaps media control, or programmable keys, you may need the software.īut if you needed software just to work, how could you enter the BIOS Setup Menu or even operate the computer before the OS was installed? None need extra software for all the standard features to work. Most is not needed unless there are special, unique features that are enabled with the software. No doubt if it was, Lite-on would have developed one, or outsourced/partnered with a developer to develop one. Now you say it does not have to run 24/7. Seasonic Prime 1200 watt 80Plus Platinum (Backup Seasonic Focus PX 750W Platinum)Ĭlick to expand.Not sure why you keep wanting to defend a product that is not needed.

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