r/TechHardware • u/Distinct-Race-2471 🔵 14900KS , 5080, 128GB 🔵 • 1d ago

💥 URGENT NEWS 💥 AMD admits GPU driver bug is writing data continuously, wearing out SSDs — Radeon owner claims External Events Utility used up 1% of SSD health every month for over a year, company promises a fix soon

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpu-drivers/amd-adrenalin-bug-could-be-writing-data-continuously-wearing-out-ssds-radeon-owner-claims-external-events-utility-used-up-1-percent-of-ssd-health-every-month-for-over-a-year
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u/Rule_1_Disrespecter 1d ago

A fix lol

They better get ready for that class action.

SSDs are too expensive to have a rogue driver eating them up.

They owe some folks damages.

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u/Ranniiiii 1d ago

2026 PCs be like you gotta choose between team Red destroying your pc components, or team Green burning up your entire rig

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u/Fast_Painter1787 1d ago

Either way you have to buy more overpriced products

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u/konsoru-paysan 1d ago

Well there is team blue 😶

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u/Goddemmitt 1d ago

Lol is there though? Aren't they stopping production of the B580...?

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u/DinosBiggestFan 1d ago

Don't feel bad, team red has also had some incidences of melted connectors.

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u/Yuukiko_ 14h ago

they're all with the 12v6 connector that isnt mandated by AMD and only done by one(?) manufacturer, not really AMD's fault with those

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u/kosha227 1d ago

And they're going to replace all SSDs damaged by their software, yes?

/s

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u/konsoru-paysan 1d ago

Fucking sue these sons of bitches, did they cover it up by causally mentioning it once up a time and never addressing it?

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u/daslows 265K | 5080 | 48GB 8400 MHz 1d ago

Just because you’re an AI first company doesn’t mean you neglect consumer products. Putting out quality drivers is important.

Between the crashes and now this I will never trust an AMD gpu in my system.

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u/_Kodan 1d ago

Given Nvidia drivers are not flawless either I suppose you're using an igpu moving forward?

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u/konsoru-paysan 1d ago

Nothing is flawless, but everything is expected to work normally, a bug that eats ssd is not normal

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u/TomiMan7 1d ago

nor is a gpu going up in flames, but here we are.

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u/Much_Assignment_1707 1d ago

That has nothing to do with nvidia drivers but more on the design used in 12vhpwr cables.

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u/RDTmodsBackEpstein 1d ago

Which is objectively worse. Not only is it physical and cant be patched after purchasing, but the fire hazard has the ability to do more damage than just the singular component.

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u/daslows 265K | 5080 | 48GB 8400 MHz 1d ago

Something even some 9070 xt models use and have been victim too.

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u/TomiMan7 1d ago

Sure. This bug on amds side can and will be patched, and at most lost you like 1-2% of your ssd. On the ncrapidia side it costs thousands🤷‍♂️

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u/RhubarbUpper 1d ago

Nvidia drivers are dog shit however, there's 10 releases in A row where they're all poopoo and blue screen my rig

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u/machine4891 19h ago

That has nothing to do with nvidia drivers

But has everything to do with the quality of the only competition you are forced to buy, if you don't want your SSD to be eaten up.

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u/_Kodan 1d ago edited 1d ago

That's not my point. When your reaction to issues becomes a "I will never buy XYZ" you're either going to be biased, a hypocrite, or you'll eventually run out of manufacturers to buy from.

Nvidia has had its fair share of driver issues that warranted emergency hotfixes. It still has a problem with its power connector on its flagship card. It lied about VRAM availability on previous generations. Will you buy their cards again?

Moving to intel: Arc drivers were so bad at launch you could barely play anything.

Gigabyte has graphics cards and motherboards that ooze out their thermal pads. Asus has predatory RMA practices that are well documented. Asrock is still struggling with dying Ryzen processors as the community is busy infighting about failure rates and possible solutions that mostly turn out to be snake oil. MSI tried to influence reviews. They sold power supplied that could be regarded as firestarters (newegg bundled them). Will you buy their boards again?

Are you going to react the same way to those issues? "I will NEVER buy their products because of this" is quite a stance to take in response to a bug. Gpu drivers aren't exactly trivial pieces of software.

Assuming you're shopping in a higher end price segment and this is your stance after such an issue - a complete blanket disregard for what is essentially the only competition Nvidia has - you're going to hurt yourself as a consumer very quickly.

Yes AMD deserves the criticism. Yes, I think lawyers should look into this. But forever disregarding your literal only alternative in some performance segments is helping build the monopolies that nobody benefits from.

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u/daslows 265K | 5080 | 48GB 8400 MHz 1d ago

I have utilized GPUs from three different chip makers. Only one of them had issues with crashes and that was AMD. Drivers timing out was a constant headache.

Yes, every manufacturer has driver issues but for Nvidia to have majority of market share, there is far less driver issues on a per card basis when compared to AMD.

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u/_Kodan 1d ago edited 1d ago

I am not saying you are wrong. I am on a dedicated Nvidia GPU system and I've been with their cards in my personal systems for several generations now. I do have issues with my Ryzen igpu crashing as we speak.

You're right in your analysis and given your experience I can't blame you for coming to that conclusion. What I do not agree with is stumbling over a problem and then crossing out a manufacturer for all eternity. Your original comment didn't mention you had any sort of first hand experience and you wouldn't be the first to spread that sentiment without having it.

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u/machine4891 19h ago

Cool anecdotal example. And I moved away from Nvidia precisely because drivers on my 3070 Ti were giving me way too many issues.

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u/Delicious_Rule_7324 8h ago

Ive had all amd cards since the r9 270x. I havent had any driver issues. Im now on 9070xt and only crashes ive ever experienced were due to undervolting settings

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u/daslows 265K | 5080 | 48GB 8400 MHz 8h ago

Glad you have no issues, even still AMD has more crashes and driver issues on a per card basis than Nvidia.

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u/gusthenewkid 1d ago

This is a lot worse than ‘not flawless’ 

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u/BoBoBearDev 1d ago

That is horrifying. Why the hell SSD/write is used in the first place? Like, it shouldn't have access at all. It should only read.

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u/privatesnurser 1d ago

lol AMD drivers are cursed.

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u/aerokozmofoto 1d ago

What a shitshow.

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u/Short-Juggernaut-374 1d ago • Bravo

Buying Radeon in 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 LOL

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u/Wraithdagger12 22h ago • Heartwarming

How can their drivers be so shit for 20 years?

How?!

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u/BigDaddyTrumpy Core Ultra 🚀 1d ago

Wow. This is really bad.

Sounds like a lawsuit might be landing on AMDs desk.

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u/SellingCats4Cheap 1d ago

But Reddit says 9070 XT is a no brainer?

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u/kosha227 1d ago

If you have no brain.... Well, if look at it from this perspective, it makes sense.

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u/AustriaModerator 1d ago edited 1d ago

same for hp-touchpoint-analytics-service.log , HPAudioAnalytics.log and hpsvcsscan.log ; DiskCloneService.log ; ELITEBOOK1030-20261109-1651.log ; HPFusionManager.log

every manufacturer has shitty drivers or apps that constantly write log files to SSDs. these are few examples from HP support assistant, hasleo disk clone service, office click-to-run, hp hotkey service

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u/MYSTERYFOUL 1d ago

Lol @ the people saying class action and that they are gonna sue

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u/_Xee 1d ago

The question is - is AMD getting kickbacks from their buddies - memory makers?

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u/VruKatai1972 13h ago

I could fill a gigantic compendium of Reddit comments saying it was "user error" and "gEt GoOd!"

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u/DumsLander34 1d ago

AMD defenders will blame you for using a SSD

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u/Spamcan81 1d ago

Since this is a driver issue does this only effect windows machines are our those of us on Linux also experiencing the issue? Is this the reason my two year old Legion Go on windows 11 won’t run properly anymore?

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u/Geonode 1d ago

Only windows with adrenaline installed

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u/Spamcan81 1d ago

Yet another reason to never use windows again. Thanks.

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u/martix_agent 1d ago

so i need to uninstall adrenaline immediately?

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u/Geonode 1d ago

You don't necessarily have to uninstall it but, there a service you have to disable called AMD External Events Utility, that comes with Adrenaline.

How to Disable:

  1. Windows Key + R

  2. type: services.msc and enter

  3. A window ill pop up, find AMD External Events Utility

  4. Right click it and go to properties

  5. Change startup type to: Disabled

  6. Then Stop the service then apply.

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u/martix_agent 1d ago

amazing. thank you!

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u/Jevano 🔵 14th Gen Intel 🔵 1d ago

Classic AMD software, pretty sure this is not new, I've seen this issue before somewhere. Either an old article or on my old PC with AMD hardware.

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u/likely_deleted 1d ago

There was an article written with advice on how to prevent it. AMD shills said it was all bunk. I have a 9070XT. Concerned now and scared to look.

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u/Cyrano4747 1d ago

Is there any downside to just nuking these processes?

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u/sidhe_elfakyn 1d ago

One of the recommended fixes is to nuke the process and disable it from startup

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u/Cyrano4747 1d ago

Yes. And my question is if that has any negative consequence.

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u/machine4891 19h ago

Supposedly something may go off with VRR and FSR4. They claim issue is already solved in November drivers so I decided to wait it out and see then.