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Will this HDD work with my motherboard ?

Will this HDD work with my motherboard ?
« on: October 09, 2010, 07:48:25 pm »
Guys
I need to invest in a bigger HDD for my MA790FX-DS5 and really like the look of the one shown below. My question is will it be compatible with my motherboard as its a SATA3 ? 
Thanks guys
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/193712

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Re: Will this HDD work with my motherboard ?
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2010, 07:53:11 pm »
Hi there,

I don't see a problem as SATA 3 6GB/s HDD's will work on SATA 2 but they will only run at SATA 2 speeds.
I'm using a 640GB Western Digital Black SATA 3 on my own system, a GA-790XTA-UD4 Mobo on a SATA 2 port without a problem.
Remember, when all else fails a cup of tea and a good swear will often help! It won't solve the problem but it will make you feel better.

Re: Will this HDD work with my motherboard ?
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2010, 07:57:52 pm »
OK, thanks for that. Thought it would be ok but always best to check.  ;D

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Re: Will this HDD work with my motherboard ?
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2010, 08:00:09 pm »
I agree, always better safe than sorry.  ;)
Remember, when all else fails a cup of tea and a good swear will often help! It won't solve the problem but it will make you feel better.