SSD sata3 on motherboard with sata2

Vlad Goia · Dec 1, 2017

Hi guys, I have a question.
Can I use one SSD with sata3 on sata2 motherboard?
My motherboard: ASRock G41M-VS2.
Thank you in advance.

Barty1884 · Dec 1, 2017

Yes, you can. While SATA2 speeds will limit a SATA3 SSD somewhat, the SSD will still be faster than an HDD connected to the same port.

Vlad Goia · Dec 1, 2017

Barty1884 :

So you say I can boot normaly and the speed will be much higher? I answear because right now I have 2 HDDs and aren't that great.

Barty1884 · Dec 1, 2017

USAFRet · Dec 1, 2017

Vlad Goia :

"aren't that great" = what 98% of the planet uses.