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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