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    The difference between ACHI and ATA modes

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by computernerd, Oct 10, 2007.

  1. computernerd

    computernerd Notebook Consultant

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    Not for XP, just Vista. Is there a noticeable performance gain with AHCI, or?
     
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    i dont think there is. the newer ahci allows for intel turbo memory to be used where ata can not.
     
    nizzy1115, Oct 10, 2007
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