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Windows 7 - Sata 3 ssd on Sata 2 Motherboard. |
12-01-2011
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#1 | |
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit SP1 |
Sata 3 ssd on Sata 2 Motherboard.
I'm thinking of buying the,
Corsair Force Series 3 90GB SATA 3 6Gb/s Solid-State-Drive.
Force Series Info "" Corsair Force Series 3 is Compatible with SATA 2 3Gb/s.
Haven't yet moved to SATA 3? Like all Corsair components, Force Series 3 SSDs are designed to last through several system upgrades. Adding a Force Series 3 today means that you'll still get incredible storage performance now, and your SSD will be ready for your next upgrade."" Well,is future proof.
My GA-X38-DS4 motherboard is Sata 2.
Here we have some good experts in SSD installation.
So,i need your opinion\advice. Good idea? Bad idea? | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom Built by me.
OS Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit SP1
CPU Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-X38-DS4
Memory 2X2GB DDR2 PC6400 800MHZ DUAL CHANNEL
Graphics Card XFX RADEON HD 6850 1GB GDDR5
Sound Card 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Realtek High Definition
Monitor(s) Displays Samsung LE40A656F1 1080p 100Hz LCD HD TV 50,000:1
Screen Resolution 1366x768 in Desktop,1920x1080p in gaming and video
Keyboard Wireless Logitech LX710
Mouse Logitech Wireless Gaming Mouse G700
PSU THERMALTAKE W0229 TOUGHPOWER XT 750W
Case A-Case Twin Engine BB
Cooling 3 x thermaltake smart case fan II + 1 arctic cooling fan
Hard Drives C:\WD VelociRaptor 150 GB,10,000 RPM
E:\WESTERN DIGITAL WD15EADS 1.5TB CAVIAR GREEN SATA2 F:\WESTERN DIGITAL WD15EADS 1.5TB CAVIAR GREEN SATA2
Internet Speed ADSL 12000 plus
Other Info Mouse Logitech G700,with 13 buttons who needs keyboard in RPG?
D:\Sony high speed sata Dvd Rewriter
Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2
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12-01-2011
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#2 | |
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit |
It should work just fine on a SATA2 port, but it will be limited to SATA2 speeds.
For example, youll Probably see Seq. Reads in the 250-275ish range.
To take advantage of the speed its capable of, youll just have to upgrade to a Motherboard with a SATA3 port. | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom (Self Build)
OS Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU Intel Core i7 2700k (4.5Ghz)
Motherboard eVGA P67 SLI
Memory 2x4GB Mushkin Redline Ridgebacks (@1866)
Graphics Card EVGA GTX570 SuperClocked (1280MB)
Sound Card XiFi Titanium HD
Monitor(s) Displays LG W2453V
Screen Resolution 1920x1080
Keyboard Saitek Cyborg
PSU Seasonic x750
Case Corsair 600T (SE White)
Cooling eVGA Superclocked CPU Cooler
Hard Drives [OS SSD]Intel 320 (80GB) -- Intel X25-V (40GB) --WD Black (1TB)x2 -- WD Blue (640GB)
Other Info LG BD/DVD
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12-01-2011
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#3 | |
Windows 7 Ult x64 - SP1/ Windows 8 CP x64 |
A SATA 6GB/s dive is future proof, good on your next motherboard upgrade and it will run very fast on SATA 3GB/s.
This has the SandForce SF-2281 controller, which is known to be having some problems, a recent firmware update may have helped. Let time and other users test these SSDs.
I can't recommend any SSD with the new sandforce controller at this point.
The Crucial M4 6GB/s is getting great reviews and doing well in the endurance testing. SSD Write Endurance 25nm Vs 34nm
It's currently on the top of my list for next SSD. | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number 76~1.4
OS Windows 7 Ult x64 - SP1/ Windows 8 CP x64
CPU Intel Core i5-750 3.84GHz
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD4P, SATA 6Gb/s USB 3, f14
Memory 8GB (2X4GB) DDR3 1600 Corsair Vengeance CL8 1.5v
Graphics Card XFX HD 5770 1GB DDR5
Sound Card Realtek HD Audio ALC889 Integrated Chip
Monitor(s) Displays 22" LCD Dell
Screen Resolution 1680x1050
Keyboard Logitech Wave
Mouse CM Sentinel
PSU Corsair HX650W
Case Cooler Master Storm Scout
Cooling Corsair H80 2x12cm Noctua NF P12 , 2x14cm case fans
Hard Drives Intel X25 M 120GB SSD,
Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATA2 7200rpm 32MB cache, Seagate Barracuda 1TB SATA2 7200rpm 32MB cache,
Internet Speed Dismal
Other Info eSATA ports,
External eSATA Seagate 500GB SATA2 7200rpm,
External USB WD 500GB
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12-01-2011
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#4 | |
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit SP1 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Dave76  A SATA 6GB/s dive is future proof, good on your next motherboard upgrade and it will run very fast on SATA 3GB/s. This has the SandForce SF-2281 controller, which is known to be having some problems, a recent firmware update may have helped. Let time and other users test these SSDs.
I can't recommend any SSD with the new sandforce controller at this point.
The Crucial M4 6GB/s is getting great reviews and doing well in the endurance testing. SSD Write Endurance 25nm Vs 34nm
It's currently on the top of my list for next SSD. Problems? 
You mean this one Force Series? The specific that i want to buy? | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom Built by me.
OS Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit SP1
CPU Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-X38-DS4
Memory 2X2GB DDR2 PC6400 800MHZ DUAL CHANNEL
Graphics Card XFX RADEON HD 6850 1GB GDDR5
Sound Card 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Realtek High Definition
Monitor(s) Displays Samsung LE40A656F1 1080p 100Hz LCD HD TV 50,000:1
Screen Resolution 1366x768 in Desktop,1920x1080p in gaming and video
Keyboard Wireless Logitech LX710
Mouse Logitech Wireless Gaming Mouse G700
PSU THERMALTAKE W0229 TOUGHPOWER XT 750W
Case A-Case Twin Engine BB
Cooling 3 x thermaltake smart case fan II + 1 arctic cooling fan
Hard Drives C:\WD VelociRaptor 150 GB,10,000 RPM
E:\WESTERN DIGITAL WD15EADS 1.5TB CAVIAR GREEN SATA2 F:\WESTERN DIGITAL WD15EADS 1.5TB CAVIAR GREEN SATA2
Internet Speed ADSL 12000 plus
Other Info Mouse Logitech G700,with 13 buttons who needs keyboard in RPG?
D:\Sony high speed sata Dvd Rewriter
Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2
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12-01-2011
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#5 | |
Windows7 Pro 64bit SP-1; Windows XP Pro 32bit |
| | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Hopalong/ Godzilla
OS Windows7 Pro 64bit SP-1; Windows XP Pro 32bit
CPU Intel Core i7-870 Lynnfield 2.93GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core
Motherboard ASUS P7P55D-E PRO
Memory 8GB@1400MHz Crucial Ballistix DDR3-1600 4x2GB
Graphics Card ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU/2DI/1GD5 1GB 256-bit GDDR5
Sound Card VIA Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays Samsung SyncMaster 941BW 19"ws
Screen Resolution 1440x900
Keyboard Logitech K-320
PSU COOLER MASTER Silent Pro RS850-AMBAJ3-US 850W Modular
Case COOLER MASTER HAF 932 RC-932-KKN5-GP Black
Cooling Scythe "Mugen-2 Rev.B" (2 ScytheKaze-Jyuni PWM fans)
Hard Drives Intel 320 120GB SSD
Western Digital Caviar Black WD7501AALS 750GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s
Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s
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12-01-2011
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#6 | |
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Quote: Originally Posted by panais Problems?
You mean this one Force Series? The specific that i want to buy? Pretty much, yeah 
Some have had zero issues - others have had many. | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Me
OS 7 Ultimate x64
CPU i5 2500K 4.7 Ghz
Motherboard ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe Gen 3
Memory 8GB G.Skill Ripjaws X 2133mhz
Graphics Card Asus GTX 580 DirectCU II
Sound Card X-FI Forte 7.1 + ATH-AD900 Headphones
Monitor(s) Displays x2 Dell U2410 / 58" Samsung / "40 Sony
Screen Resolution 1920*1200 / 1920*1080
Keyboard Topre Realforce // Ducky Shine MX Black // Filco Ninja TKL
Mouse Razer Imperator + Razer Lachesis
PSU Corsair AX1200W
Case Lian Li PC-V1020A
Cooling Noctua NH-D14: 3x140mm Gelid Wing 14 : Noctua NF-P12 120mm
Hard Drives 2x Intel 520 240GB * Crucial M4 128GB * 2x Samsung F3 1TB (RAID 0) * 2x WD Caviar Blacks 2TB (RAID 0)
Other Info Laptop Specs:
Clevo Sager P170HM //
17.3 Matte 1920x1200 //
i7 2720QM // 8GB 1333mhz //
Dedicated GTX 485M //
240GB Intel 520 + 750GB + Blu-Ray //
Samsung Story 2TB USB 3.0
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12-01-2011
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#7 | |
Windows 7 Ult x64 - SP1/ Windows 8 CP x64 |
Quote: Originally Posted by panais
Quote: Originally Posted by Dave76 A SATA 6GB/s dive is future proof, good on your next motherboard upgrade and it will run very fast on SATA 3GB/s. This has the SandForce SF-2281 controller, which is known to be having some problems, a recent firmware update may have helped. Let time and other users test these SSDs.
I can't recommend any SSD with the new sandforce controller at this point.
The Crucial M4 6GB/s is getting great reviews and doing well in the endurance testing. SSD Write Endurance 25nm Vs 34nm
It's currently on the top of my list for next SSD. Problems?
You mean this one Force Series? The specific that i want to buy? Yes, the Corsair Force3 has the SandForce SF-2281 controller, that has been having some serious issues.
As smarteyeball mentioned, some don't have problems but, many do.
Too much risk for me. | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number 76~1.4
OS Windows 7 Ult x64 - SP1/ Windows 8 CP x64
CPU Intel Core i5-750 3.84GHz
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD4P, SATA 6Gb/s USB 3, f14
Memory 8GB (2X4GB) DDR3 1600 Corsair Vengeance CL8 1.5v
Graphics Card XFX HD 5770 1GB DDR5
Sound Card Realtek HD Audio ALC889 Integrated Chip
Monitor(s) Displays 22" LCD Dell
Screen Resolution 1680x1050
Keyboard Logitech Wave
Mouse CM Sentinel
PSU Corsair HX650W
Case Cooler Master Storm Scout
Cooling Corsair H80 2x12cm Noctua NF P12 , 2x14cm case fans
Hard Drives Intel X25 M 120GB SSD,
Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATA2 7200rpm 32MB cache, Seagate Barracuda 1TB SATA2 7200rpm 32MB cache,
Internet Speed Dismal
Other Info eSATA ports,
External eSATA Seagate 500GB SATA2 7200rpm,
External USB WD 500GB
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12-01-2011
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#8 | |
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit SP1 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Hopalong X
Quote: Originally Posted by smarteyeball
Quote: Originally Posted by panais Problems?
You mean this one Force Series? The specific that i want to buy? Pretty much, yeah Some have had zero issues - others have had many.
Quote: Originally Posted by Dave76
Quote: Originally Posted by panais
Quote: Originally Posted by Dave76 A SATA 6GB/s dive is future proof, good on your next motherboard upgrade and it will run very fast on SATA 3GB/s. This has the SandForce SF-2281 controller, which is known to be having some problems, a recent firmware update may have helped. Let time and other users test these SSDs.
I can't recommend any SSD with the new sandforce controller at this point.
The Crucial M4 6GB/s is getting great reviews and doing well in the endurance testing. SSD Write Endurance 25nm Vs 34nm
It's currently on the top of my list for next SSD. Problems?
You mean this one Force Series? The specific that i want to buy? Yes, the Corsair Force3 has the SandForce SF-2281 controller, that has been having some serious issues.
As smarteyeball mentioned, some don't have problems but, many do.
Too much risk for me. Well,this is bad surprise for me.
Ok guys i will check for something else.... Edit: No Crucial shipping in my area.
Last edited by panais; 12-01-2011 at 09:44 AM..
| | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom Built by me.
OS Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit SP1
CPU Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-X38-DS4
Memory 2X2GB DDR2 PC6400 800MHZ DUAL CHANNEL
Graphics Card XFX RADEON HD 6850 1GB GDDR5
Sound Card 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Realtek High Definition
Monitor(s) Displays Samsung LE40A656F1 1080p 100Hz LCD HD TV 50,000:1
Screen Resolution 1366x768 in Desktop,1920x1080p in gaming and video
Keyboard Wireless Logitech LX710
Mouse Logitech Wireless Gaming Mouse G700
PSU THERMALTAKE W0229 TOUGHPOWER XT 750W
Case A-Case Twin Engine BB
Cooling 3 x thermaltake smart case fan II + 1 arctic cooling fan
Hard Drives C:\WD VelociRaptor 150 GB,10,000 RPM
E:\WESTERN DIGITAL WD15EADS 1.5TB CAVIAR GREEN SATA2 F:\WESTERN DIGITAL WD15EADS 1.5TB CAVIAR GREEN SATA2
Internet Speed ADSL 12000 plus
Other Info Mouse Logitech G700,with 13 buttons who needs keyboard in RPG?
D:\Sony high speed sata Dvd Rewriter
Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2
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12-01-2011
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#9 | |
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit |
Quote: Originally Posted by Dave76
Quote: Originally Posted by panais
Quote: Originally Posted by Dave76 A SATA 6GB/s dive is future proof, good on your next motherboard upgrade and it will run very fast on SATA 3GB/s. This has the SandForce SF-2281 controller, which is known to be having some problems, a recent firmware update may have helped. Let time and other users test these SSDs.
I can't recommend any SSD with the new sandforce controller at this point.
The Crucial M4 6GB/s is getting great reviews and doing well in the endurance testing. SSD Write Endurance 25nm Vs 34nm
It's currently on the top of my list for next SSD. Problems?
You mean this one Force Series? The specific that i want to buy? Yes, the Corsair Force3 has the SandForce SF-2281 controller, that has been having some serious issues.
As smarteyeball mentioned, some don't have problems but, many do.
Too much risk for me. About 3 weeks ago i bought a OCZ Vertex 3 w/ Sandforce 2281 controller could not get it to work right, i jumped through all the hoop's with no success, firmware update, then there was the NVidia motherboard fix nothing helped. It shouldn't be this hard to get something to work, so i sent it back for a refund. You would think waiting to the second or third gen they would work right out of the box. Just my 2 cents. | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell XPS 730
OS Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
CPU Intel Core 2 quad Extreme Q9770 @ 3.2 GHz
Memory 4x2 GB Muskin 1600 MHz ram
Graphics Card NVidia GTX 250
Sound Card Soundblaster X-Fi Fatality Champion
Monitor(s) Displays 2 Dell 2007WFP Ultrascans
Screen Resolution 3360 x 1050
Keyboard MS Natrual Keyboard Pro
Mouse Logitech Wireless Trackball
PSU 1000 Watt
Cooling air
Hard Drives WD Black 1TB sata, 2-WD Black 500 sata, 2-Seagate 500 Go external
Internet Speed DSL Elite
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12-01-2011
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#10 | |
Windows 7 X64 Professional/Windows 8 |
I agree with everything posted above. You will get good results with the Crucial M4. I have the 64GB M4 in my laptop which is sata 2 and get good results and no problems. I also have one in my desktop. Here's what it will do on sata 2.  | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Home Brew - Always under construction
OS Windows 7 X64 Professional/Windows 8
CPU intel i7-2600K
Motherboard Asus P8Z68 V-Pro/GEN 3
Memory 8GB G.Skill Sniper DDR3-2133 (2X4GB)
Graphics Card EVGA 670 2GB
Sound Card Asus Xonar
Monitor(s) Displays Asus 24" LCD VW246H
Screen Resolution 1920X1080
Keyboard Logitech G510
Mouse Logitech G500/Logitech Wireless
PSU CORSAIR HX850W
Case Cooler Master HAF X
Cooling Corsair H100 w/ 4 noctua fans in push/pull.
Hard Drives Crucial M4 128GB,Crucial M4 64GB,Samsung HD103SJ 1TB, 1TB WD FAEX,Samsung 1.5TB, EXTERNAL HD- 2X Rosewill case esata w/ 1TB Samsung spinpoints & Black X esata 1TB Spinpoint, Rosewill USB 3.0 dock 1TB Spinpoint, Seagate GOFlex Pro 500GB & 750GB USB
Internet Speed Foot Messenger speed
Other Info 2nd Computer- Samsung RF711-SO1 17" Laptop i5-2310M, 8GB DDR3-1333, Crucial M4 and OCZ vertex2, Nvidia GT540M.Win 7 HP X64.
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