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    Which SSD to get if my laptop only has SATA 2 connector?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by hendra, Dec 19, 2015.

  1. hendra

    hendra Notebook Virtuoso

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    I want the fastest drive with a capacity between 250 to 500 GB but the SATA 2 interface is going to be a limiting factor.

    My system:
    Sony FW190
    Core 2 Duo T9900 3.06 GHz
    8 GB RAM
    Win 7 Pro
     
    hendra, Dec 19, 2015
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    SATA 3 is backwards compatible with SATA 2 so the interface speed won't stop it working. You will have a maximum data transfer rate of around 250MB/s instead of 500MB/s. However, this headline speed only becomes significant if reading / writing large blocks of data. Much of the SSD benefit comes from near-zero access times and all the SSDs are similar in this respect.

    I would just look for the best price available from the main brands (eg Crucial, Samsung, Sandisk).

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Dec 19, 2015
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  3. Starlight5

    Starlight5 Yes, I'm a cat. What else is there to say, really?

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    @hendra get the cheapest one, especially if you go for 256GB.
     
    Starlight5, Dec 19, 2015
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  4. davidricardo86

    davidricardo86 Notebook Deity

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    May not be a bad idea to spend a little more and get something you may reuse in the future.

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    davidricardo86, Dec 21, 2015
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