Which Sata 3 Controller?

OpenToSuggestions · 28 Jul 2011 at 15:31

Hey all.

My P55A Marvell chip has been claimed by many to be crap.
There are various Sata 3 controllers out, but I have no idea if they are actually any good or not!

Are there any good pcie Sata 3 controllers about for about £30? I would be looking to buy an Agility 3 120Gb or a pair of Agility 3 60Gb.

OpenToSuggestions · 28 Jul 2011 at 17:00

Anyone?

OpenToSuggestions · 29 Jul 2011 at 16:44

5Gbps will be better than the craptastic Marvel Sata 6Gbps. The max speed I am not too worried about it is more the general perfromance. The Marvel may look like the real thing on paper but it doesn't even support trim!

OpenToSuggestions · 1 Aug 2011 at 18:46

kedge said:
Need a 2011 update?

Know your controller: SandForce and Marvell | bit-tech.net

Thanks for that! Much appreciated!

I think that is talking about the SSD itself though rather than the motherboard chipset that runs the Sata ports.

OpenToSuggestions · 4 Aug 2011 at 22:43

Any more comments anyone?