Updating firmware on Agility 3

I went to the OCZ website and looked for firmware update but couldn't find any, but I'm kind of confused about the purpose. I heard they completely delete all data on the drive. Are firmware updates really necessary if I've never had a problem with my SSD? Would there be any performance gains? I really don't want to do a fresh Windows reinstall, but I will if necessary.

I have an agility 3 240gb drive on sata III port, and I have noticed a lil slow down since I bought it five months ago. I've never had a firmware update, and never had a problem with my drive (I've had plenty with my mobo though).

The latest firmware update for OCZ Octane drives will delete all data on the drive, but that is an exception.
99.9% of firmware updates do not delete the data on the drives.

Updating the firmware on your Agility 3 will not delete the data on your drive.

Most firmware updates are to fix reliability/compatibilty problems, not for performance gains.

If you are not having any problems with your drive then there's no need to update the firmware.

All SSDs slow down slightly once they are "settled in", it's normal.

FYI, here's the link to the firmware update page for your drive: http://www.ocztechnology.com/ssd_t [...] _Synapse_/

What firmware is your drive using now?

I just used the toolbox and it says I have v 2.11

2.15 is the latest but unless you're your drive keeps dropping off the system there's no need to update.

It did for me.

I'm trying the linux usb solution. I'll let you know how it goes.

Of course, if you have any issues related to the use of the liveusb or want the learn more about Linux, don't hesitate to stop by the Linux/BSD section of the forums.