Can i use Sata 6gb/s on Gigabite G41 combo mobo

[sanilmahambre]

I am using a computer with Gigabite G41 combo mobo. i want to replace my old 80Gb HDD for a 2TB WD cavileir green 6GB/s HDD. i am confused whether 6gb/s HDD is compatible with my mobo.

 

[Emerald]

short answer is Yes

6GB/s drives are backwards compatible with 3GB/s controllers

 

[sanilmahambre]

is there any header difference except the colour

 

[sanilmahambre]

there is a huge price difference between 6gb/s and 3gb/s ( 3gb/s is costlier) so should i go with 6gb/s itself? Or 3gb/s is d only choise

 

[sanilmahambre]

Best answer selected by sanilmahambre.

 

[sanilmahambre]

thanks emrald for spending some time