Windows 7: Intel ssd windows experience dropped to 5.9 ?

My intel ssd windows experience rating has dropped to 5.9 ? Any ideas ? Weird stuff ..

Have you used the Intel SSD Toolbox to optimize and diagnose the drive?

ran the ssd toolbox - a quick scan and a full diagnostic scan with everything ok .. hmmm weird ..

Unless you notice some actual deterioration in performance, I'd assume it's a problem with Windows Experience, rather than the drive.

I occasionally see posts about Windows Experience problems and how to resolve them---but I've paid no attention to the details as I it runs OK on my PC.

Have you done any independent benchmarks on the drive to confirm if it is performing properly? I'm not sure what you should expect on that particular Intel SSD---I have a later model.