SSD to replace HD & I want to make sure I understand everything

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I am planning to buy the, "Samsung 840 PRO Series MZ-7PD256 256GB,Internal,2.5" SSD" to replace my current SD where my OS sits. On the PCworld website it says, "If you're upgrading to an SSD on a desktop that has only a SATA 3-gbps interface, buy either a SATA 6-gbps controller card or ...." --elsewhere I read something similar. I think my MB doesn't need such a card The specs say,
"Intel® P55 chipset: 6 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), blue Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
JMicron® JMB361 controller: 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port(s), red
1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices , navy blue
Marvell® PCIe SATA 6Gb/s controller : *1
2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
whereby the "*1" refers to, "These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not supported."
Would I be correct in assuming therefore that I do not need a controller card? and all I have to do once purchased is connect the card (and figure out how to transfer my OS from my current HD to it)? Thank you
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
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OEM Designed by me :-)
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64
CPU
Intel Core i5 760 @ 2800MHz
Motherboard
Asus P7P55D-E LX
Memory
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Yes, you are correct. You don't need to buy a controller card.
 

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Ignatz Special; 4 speed manual gearbox; factory air conditioning; one of one
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
CPU
Intel Skylake i5-6600K, not overclocked
Motherboard
AsRock Z170M Extreme 4, micro ATX
Memory
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onboard: Realtek ALC1150; external: USB Behringer UF0-202
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Dell S2340M 23 inch IPS
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1600 x 900
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System: Crucial MX100 series SSD, 128 GB;
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Backup: WD Caviar Green WD30EZRX-00D8PB0, 3 TB
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Noctua NH-U12S; Noctua F12 intake, Noctua S12A exhaust
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Dell or Microsoft optical wired; USB
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All fans PWM; speeds at idle: CPU circa 500 rpm; intake circa 600 rpm; exhaust circa 600 rpm; CPU temps 27 idle and 47 C load in a warm room (27 C/81 F) when running Intel Extreme Tuning Utility stress test.

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Home Premium 64Intel Core i5 760 @ 2800MHz12288MBAMD Radeon HD 7800 Series
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
OEM Designed by me :-)
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64
CPU
Intel Core i5 760 @ 2800MHz
Motherboard
Asus P7P55D-E LX
Memory
12288MB
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 7800 Series
Sound Card
ASUS Xonar DG
Monitor(s) Displays
ViewSonic VX2453 Series, HDMI 1080p Full HD
Screen Resolution
1920X1080
Hard Drives
Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB& two others
PSU
Tagan BZ Series, TG800-BZ 800W
Keyboard
Logitech MK250
Mouse
Logitech M310
Internet Speed
toppest, mostest :-) <-- bad, but fun English
Browser
Firefox, Crrome, IE
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