Tom's Hardware Nov 9, 2026 · 11:46 AM · 1 min read

AMD admits GPU driver bug is writing data continuously, wearing out SSDs

AMD is investigating reports that its External Events Utility generates continuous SSD writes of up to 5MB/s, even when Radeon-powered PCs are idle. Users have also reported declining SSD health, while potential workarounds come with performance trade-offs

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