3 Things to Know About RAM and SSD Wear

More RAM reduces swap file writes Adding RAM means the system writes to the swap file less often, which technically reduces write cycles on the SSD. But this is a minor side effect, not a meaningful reason to upgrade.

Modern SSDs outlast swap wear concerns Most SSDs handle hundreds of terabytes of writes before failing. Unless you are constantly swapping gigabytes of data, the wear from swapping is negligible.

Upgrade RAM for performance, not SSD longevity The real benefit of more RAM is not having to close apps when memory runs low. Worry about your backup strategy instead of SSD lifespan from swap wear.