New Harddrive, set to 3gb/s or 1.5 gb/s?

[RiP_Dimebag]

I just got a new 32mb cache, 7200rpm, 500gb harddrive capable of 3gb/s. How do I know if my system is capable of utilizing the 3gb/s setting or not. Thanks in advance.

 

[RiP_Dimebag]

OK. I found out my MB does support it. Is it worth using it? Are there any adverse affects, such as shortened drive life or anything?

 

[leon2006]

Use it. It has no effect on the reliability of your HD.