I have P7P55 LX motherboard. (I know it's pretty old). I want to install ssd on it but as my friend said first I need to get Sata 3 card for motherboard since it cannot support ssd 6gb/sec transfer rate. So can I install sata 3 card on my motherboard and will it give me full transfer rate of ssd or will it still be capped?
Installing Sata Card on Motherboard
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Dragos Manea
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He is talking about a ssd.
Why not buy a pcie ssd directly?
Here it si an option https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digital-Predator-SHPM2280P2H-240G/dp/B00V01C4RK/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1474627648&sr=1-2&keywords=pcie+ssd.
You can conect it on pcie x16 which works on 4x slot.
Dragos Manea
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Mike you still lose half of the speed of the ssd, in theory the sata 2 port will work at 300 mb/s in reality will be around 250-270 mb/s . A sata 3 port in theory has 600 mb/s in reality the ssd's work at around 550 mb/s. That cuts in half the advantage of an ssd, he really need a pcie adaptor to fully benefit from a ssd.
EDIT: [strike]Op here it is another cheaper option for a pcie ssd https://www.amazon.com/Plextor-128GB-Express-Internal-PX-128M6e-BK/dp/B00J69VMB2/ref=sr_1_19?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1474627648&sr=1-19&keywords=pcie+ssd[/strike] Ignore this sugestion, it needs x8 speed interface, you only got x4, so the hyperx is the only real option on pci-e. If it is too much then this is best suited for you https://www.amazon.com/IO-Crest-Controller-Non-Raid-SI-PEX40064/dp/B00AZ9T3OU/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1474628243&sr=1-3&keywords=pcie+sata
Dragos Manea
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Well it is noticeble, not by a large margin but it is (tested by me on my wifes computer which has 4 sata II ports and 2 sata III ports)
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will https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digital-Predator-SHPM2280P2H-240G/dp/B00V01C4RK/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1474627648&sr=1-2&keywords=pcie+ssd this PCIe work for my motherboard? It's a really god option then.
and will i get full speed on it? i heard that pcie ssds are faster than normal ssds. and is there a possibility that my i won't be able to boot from that predator you suggested ?
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That's just it, I have no idea if it's bootable from your BIOS, that's something you have to ask Kingston and MB manufacturer.
This is what it says on the support page:
When attempting to boot from my Predator SSD, the BIOS states "The current BIOS settings do not fully support the boot device". How do I resolve this?
"Some motherboards require "Compatibility Support Module (CSM)" to be enabled in the BIOS in order to boot from a PCIe SSD. By default, this should be enabled. If it is disabled, please follow the BIOS instructions to resolve the issue or consult your motherboard manufacturer's documentation.
FAQ: KSD-070915-PRE-06"
It's here: http://www.kingston.com/en/support/technical/products?model=SHPM2280P2
It may even be impossible to install OS on it. Same concerns are also for PCI/PCIe cards with SATA connections.
This is what it says on the support page:
When attempting to boot from my Predator SSD, the BIOS states "The current BIOS settings do not fully support the boot device". How do I resolve this?
"Some motherboards require "Compatibility Support Module (CSM)" to be enabled in the BIOS in order to boot from a PCIe SSD. By default, this should be enabled. If it is disabled, please follow the BIOS instructions to resolve the issue or consult your motherboard manufacturer's documentation.
FAQ: KSD-070915-PRE-06"
It's here: http://www.kingston.com/en/support/technical/products?model=SHPM2280P2
It may even be impossible to install OS on it. Same concerns are also for PCI/PCIe cards with SATA connections.
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