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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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[–] Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

The reason SSDs have limited rewrites is because there's a physical membrane that electrons tunnel through to store bits. This membrane will break down over time as writes are made.