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August 27th, 2015 23:00
Inspiron 560 Hard Drive
I have need for a second hard drive for my inspiron 560 built late 2009. I need to know what specs to look for? And are they back wards compatible. I need one speedy enough to stream video to other computers on the network. I am thinking I need a sata 2 or 3? Or maybe either will work? I appreciate any assistance. Thank You :)
Bill
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shesagordie
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August 29th, 2015 08:00
There are none and no, SATA lll will run at SATA ll speed.
SATA I, is the first generation SATA interface running at 1.5 Gb/s.
SATA II interface, is a second generation SATA interface running at 3.0 Gb/s.
SATA III interface, is a third generation SATA interface running at 6.0Gb/s. The bandwidth throughput, which is supported by the interface, is up to 600MB/s.
SATA II specifications provide backward compatibility to function on SATA I ports.
SATA III specifications provide backward compatibility to function on SATA I and SATA II ports.
However, the maximum speed of the drive will be slower due to the lower speed limitations of the port.
Bev.
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August 27th, 2015 23:00
I just want to be sure it will work before I order it? There are so many different specs nowadays. I have no idea what my computer will accept.
billsspot
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August 27th, 2015 23:00
I decided to open it up and look. Should have done that from the beginning lol. It says on the board next to the connectors serial ata II. There are 4 connectors. 2 of which are in use HD and DVD. There are 2 remaining connectors one white and one black.
I am assuming I need a SATA II. SATA III will not work. That answers my main question.I think I will purchase the HD I linked above. But now I am curious. Which of the remaining connectors am I supposed to use? The white one or the black one? And what do the colored connectors mean??
billsspot
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August 27th, 2015 23:00
Maybe this one?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA5AD2KD3645&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&PageSize=10&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&IsFeedbackTab=true#scrollFullInfo
shesagordie
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August 28th, 2015 10:00
billsspot
No, SATA drives are backwards compatible, therefore SATA lll drives will work.
You can use either connector.
Bev.
billsspot
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August 29th, 2015 01:00
Is there any disadvantage to using sata III? Is it slower than sata II?
billsspot
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August 29th, 2015 19:00
Thank You for the help Bev :)
shesagordie
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August 29th, 2015 22:00
billsspot
You are welcome and I'm happy to have helped.
Bev.