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2011/09/05 18:56:16 (permalink)

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I have an Asus board that has:  
2 xSATA 6.0 Gb/s ports    
2 xSATA 6.0 Gb/s ports by Marvell 9120  
2X SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports   

I have 3 hard drives that are 6.gbs  
I know not to use the Marvell controller.  
So, I'm short one 6.0 Gb/s controller

Can I use the 3.0gbs controller for one of my 6.0 gbs  drives?

If so, would I get better performance with a 3.0 Gb/s drive.


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    John
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    Re:computer question 2011/09/05 19:34:55 (permalink)
    Why can't you use the Marvell controller?

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    Re:computer question 2011/09/05 19:35:38 (permalink)
    Yes and No (no difference).





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    Re:computer question 2011/09/05 19:39:37 (permalink)
    "John"
    Why can't you use the Marvell controller?

    Asus and Marvell, not a happy marriage. The Marvell controller is not reliable.





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    Re:computer question 2011/09/05 21:01:14 (permalink)
    Timidi:  Can I use the 3.0gbs controller for one of my 6.0 gbs  drives? + yes ..the drive will run at 3.0gbs. just slower transfer

    If so, would I get better performance with a 3.0 Gb/s drive.  no

    as for the marvell controller there were issues on the asus p6t 1st
    boards, personaly id load up the os and update the stuff ..like I told you. chipset marvell usb... and see how it performs, it should work and be stable, but will not max out your sata 6.0 gbs drive, now you do have a RMA time line and if the controller is a issue u can swap boards to the giga i showd you with 6 sata 6.0 gbs controllers.. hope this helpd..
    post edited by StarTekh - 2011/09/05 21:02:39
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