connect SATA2 Hard Disk to SATA1 port

Discussion in 'Storage Devices' started by ccc, Mar 22, 2012.

  1. ccc

    ccc Geek Trainee

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    hi

    I'd like to install internally SATA2 Hard Disk on my desktop with SATA1 port.
    Do I need a special SATA2 cable to get more transfer speed or I can use existing SATA1 cable?
     
    ccc, Mar 22, 2012
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  2. RHochstenbach

    RHochstenbach Administrator

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    If your motherboard has an SATA1 port, you won't get faster speeds regardless of the type of SATA cable you are using. A connection is never faster than its slowest point.
     
    RHochstenbach, Mar 23, 2012
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