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    Find out which SATA controller

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Makarov_, Nov 18, 2014.

  1. Makarov_

    Makarov_ Newbie

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    Hi, I have an Asus k55vd sx404h and I want to find out if my laptop supports SATA III because I should buy an SSD;
    I already knew that a SATA III SSD is compatible with SATA II and of course I could still take advantages over a regular HDD, but it would be even better if I'm on SATA III.
    Is there anyone who can help me please?

    Greetings.
     
    Makarov_, Nov 18, 2014
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    mujtaba ZzzZzz Super Moderator

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    Hello and Welcome to our forum :)

    Based on the homepage for your device: Notebooks & Ultrabooks - K55VD - ASUS, your laptop uses a chipset that does support SATA 3 (6GB/s): ARK | Intel® HM87 Chipset (Intel® DH82HM87 PCH)

    I think your laptop probably does support SATA 3
    These are results from a K55VD that has an SSD installed: PC Test Results - UserBenchmark
    The speeds are SATA 3 level.

    To be 100% completely-bulletproof-sure won't-go-wrong certaint you can go ahead and contact ASUS support
     
    mujtaba, Nov 19, 2014
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