SSD.

[Craigsup]

I'm looking on purchasing a SolidState drive.
I've found this one : http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-007-CR&groupid=1657&catid=1660&subcat=1668

and i've read a post on these forums about it.
I'm wondering, do i need any special Cables for it to perform the best it can? Or do i need anything else, other than a 2.5"-3.5" bracket?

Tar,
Craig

 

[Craigsup]

You just need a bracket, a SATA cable and a power cable and you'll be on your way

Edit: You might also want to switch the SATA controller to AHCI for improved results, there's a few threads which explain how to do it and its advantages.

I think i'll buy a new Sata cable, as i've only got spare ones from like 5 year old computers
Thanks for the info
and i will take a look at the threads once i get my SSD thank you

One last thing, i just read in a thread that you need Sata3 interface...
I'm unsure if my motherboard is a Sata3,
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-232-GI

Thats my motherboard, is it compatible?

Thanks, and im pretty new to the ins-and outs of computing


Craig


Edit:

To get the full read speeds, you will need a sata III port. Depending on you motherboard, you may have one or may need to buy an add in card such as the Asus U3S6 (which comes with sata III cables). You can just run it off Sata II though with reduced reads.

I just posted after you, (same time ) please could you check if my Board is compatible?
Thanks

 

[Craigsup]

I'm not going to buy one of those Cards to access Sata3 at the moment, but i'm thinking about buying a Sata-3 Cable for £5 so that i already have one for the future.

Another Question, Will the Sata-3 Cable work with my Sata-2 Motherboard? Or will i have to buy a Sata-2 cable aswell?

Thanks

Oh and i've no idea how to do Raids, so i'll just blow up my computer if i tried :s
xD