After I installed a Sandisk SSD, Windows 8 is recurring giving me a BSOD error, code DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION. It occurs usually once a day, and it is not related to a specific computer activity.
Looks like the error is not always caused by SSD. Try what is suggested at the post linked below. Right now there is no firmware update for this SSD available.
I know the error is not always caused by SSD. Actually, is very hard to track any kind of BSODs
But in my case, the fact is that I had Windows 8 installed on the same machine with another brand SSD working without any problems.
My previous SSD stopped working, then I installed a new Sandisk SSD 128GB. Also I reinstalled Windows 8, with all the same drivers I had before (I own a thinkpad and I always install all drivers that Lenovo System Update suggests, so I’m pretty sure it installed the same drivers for the others remaining devices).
After it, the BSODs started to happen. It is the reason why I believe the SSD is the problem (in my case).
In any case, I will take a look on the site you suggested. After it I will report here soon if it solved the problem (or not).
PS: if there is any kind of log or trace that I could do to track the problem, please tell me what I should do.
I had Win8 BSODs with another non-Sandisk SSD. What helped: I did a “secure erase” and reinstalled Win8, then I had no problems. So no Sandisk issue but a Win8 one, I would say.