SATA 6Gbps Controller Cards

[andrewdodd13]

So after realizing the reason I didn't install Windows on my faster, larger Hard Disk Drive 2 years ago is because the disk makes an awful clicking noise, I've decided I want to splash out on an SSD. I'm almost certainly going to buy a 120GB OCZ Vertex 3 this week (unless someone tells me otherwise).

Problem is, it's marked at 500MB/s (why I'm willing to pay the premium) BUT I only have SATA 3Gbps ports on my P45 motherboard (actually they're so old they may only be SATA 1.5Gbps ports ). So I'm in need of a SATA 6Gbps controller card - one of these I'd imagine. Is this a good choice? Are they all basically the same?

Also, will I need a new cable for SATA 6Gbps?

 

[panyan]

So after realizing the reason I didn't install Windows on my faster, larger Hard Disk Drive 2 years ago is because the disk makes an awful clicking noise, I've decided I want to splash out on an SSD. I'm almost certainly going to buy a 120GB OCZ Vertex 3 this week (unless someone tells me otherwise).

Problem is, it's marked at 500MB/s (why I'm willing to pay the premium) BUT I only have SATA 3Gbps ports on my P45 motherboard (actually they're so old they may only be SATA 1.5Gbps ports ). So I'm in need of a SATA 6Gbps controller card - one of these I'd imagine. Is this a good choice? Are they all basically the same?

Also, will I need a new cable for SATA 6Gbps?

i *think* the card is ok, and the cables are the same i think (dont quote me )

 

[Flying_Hellfish]

You will also require a PCI-Express 2.0 slot in order to get the full benefit I believe - check your mobo specs first or it could be a next-to-pointless purchase!