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Why do SSDs have a more limited number of times data can be written to them, but RAM memory can handle loads of re-writes? (self.explainlikeimfive)
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In a similar vein, why can we not use the technology of RAM to prolong the life-cycle of an SSD?

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[–] mindbleach 2 points 1 year ago

Any solid-state media you can access is almost certainly NAND. There's a second kind of flash memory called NOR, but it's gradually disappearing. I think it's relegated to EEPROMs and similar embedded uses. The number of applications where its advantages matter are outweighed by the seventeen bajillion dollar market for higher-capacity NAND. All the research money and foundry tech are going toward the one that'll let them sell 1 TB SSDs for $20.