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There are numerous tools available for checking hard drive read and write speeds, covering both SSDs and HDDs. Mytour advises regularly assessing these speeds to ensure the stability of your drive's performance. The process is simple, and the parameters and meanings are easily understood.
For those exploring computer components, CrystalDiskMark is a well-known and widely used software for testing hard drive read and write speeds. In this article, Mytour will guide you on how to use CrystalDiskMark to check hard drive read and write speeds.
CrystalDiskMark - Hard Drive Read and Write Speed Checker
- Download the latest version of CrystalDiskMark here.
Step 1: After downloading CrystalDiskMark, proceed with the installation. Click I Accept the agreement to agree to the software's terms.
Step 2: Next, choose the installation path on your computer. Once selected, press Next.
Step 3: Continuously click Next until you see the Install icon. Click on it to proceed with the installation of CrystalDiskMark software.
Wait a moment for CrystalDiskMark to complete the installation, then press Finish to conclude the software process.
Step 4: Now, with Mytour, let's test the hard drive read and write speeds. While the software supports Vietnamese, Mytour recommends using English, as switching to Vietnamese may not provide significant assistance.
Step 5: First, set the file size you want to test. If it's your first time testing, set it to 1 GB as the default.
Step 6: Next, choose the drive you want to test the hard drive read and write speeds for. Mytour is using the Samsung Evo 960 250 GB for the test, with corresponding read and write speeds of 3200 Mb/s and 1500 Mb/s. Let's assess the accuracy of these speeds for this SSD.
The testing process will take approximately 5 minutes or more. If you are performing other tasks during the test, it may affect the time and speed.
The final results are quite similar to the specifications of the drive, except for a slightly lower read speed. This discrepancy occurred because we ran some additional software during the test, deviating from the officially stated figures. Additionally, the drive is at 50% capacity, which also has an impact.
Comparing this with the default HDD in your computer will reveal a significant difference.
With just a few simple clicks, you can check the hard drive read and write speeds using CrystalDiskMark software. Utilizing CrystalDiskMark for speed testing is an optimal method with a high level of accuracy. In addition to checking the hard drive read and write speeds, you can assess the health and condition of your drive using CrystalDiskInfo, a software from the same developer. Explore how to use CrystalDiskInfo here for detailed instructions on using CrystalDiskInfo and understanding related parameters you may not be aware of.
