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Would intel's new 510 series run on a Sata 3Gbps interface?

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I understand that the full read/write capabilities would not be utilized, but I just want to know if it would run.
I ask because my computer isn't old enough to the point where I want to replace my motherboard with one that has a 6Gbps interface.
That way, when I do upgrade the motherboard, I'll already have an SSD that can make use of the 6Gbps interface.
Also, would the 510 series SSD be damaged in any way from running on a 3Gbps interface for a while until I replace the motherboard?

tecmo34 said:
Yes... it will run on a SATA II 3.0Gb/s port with out issues :D 

Awesome. Thanks for the reply :) 

As far as my other question, is the possibility of the drive being damaged uncertain? I guess we wouldn't know until someone tests it out...
What do you think?

You have the same chance of the drive being damaged in a SATA III slot, as you would on the SATA II slot... It will make no difference to the SSD, outside of performance.
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You asked about Intel's 510 series ssd's which are SATA III (6 Gb/s) capable. Intel issued a press release today. The new ssd's should be released tomorrow. I know there will be at least 3 technical reviews published tomorrow or within a few days. The reviews should make for some interesting reading.

tecmo34 said:
You have the same chance of the drive being damaged in a SATA III slot, as you would on the SATA II slot... It will make no difference to the SSD, outside of performance.

Cool. Thanks again :) 

JohnnyLucky said:
You asked about Intel's 510 series ssd's which are SATA III (6 Gb/s) capable. Intel issued a press release today. The new ssd's should be released tomorrow. I know there will be at least 3 technical reviews published tomorrow or within a few days. The reviews should make for some interesting reading.


Yeah, I had been looking forward to that press release :wahoo: 
I'll keep a look out for those reviews for sure.
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