REVscene Automotive Forum - View Single Post - SATA3 SSD on SATA2 port? huge difference?

SkinnyPupp · 12-27-2011, 07:28 AM

Depends on the SSD

In the case of the A-Data, yes, it would need SATA3 to run at full potential.

Still faster than a mechanical drive of course.

Probably not worth buying a card though, since the controller it will be based on (Marvell most likely, or JMicron) will not be as fast as a proper SATA3 controller on an Intel or AMD chipset. It might be a bit faster than what you have, but I doubt it would be worth the time or money go bother. Just wait for your next upgrade to enjoy the full potential of your drive.

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SkinnyPupp Hacked RS to become a mod Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sunny Hong Kong Posts: 55,120 Thanked 25,921 Times in 9,112 Posts Failed 1,574 Times in 720 Posts Member's Picture Albums	Depends on the SSD In the case of the A-Data, yes, it would need SATA3 to run at full potential. Still faster than a mechanical drive of course. Probably not worth buying a card though, since the controller it will be based on (Marvell most likely, or JMicron) will not be as fast as a proper SATA3 controller on an Intel or AMD chipset. It might be a bit faster than what you have, but I doubt it would be worth the time or money go bother. Just wait for your next upgrade to enjoy the full potential of your drive.