Posted December 30, 2020 whats the best way to add extra sata ports ? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/9215-575-Chip-8-Ports-SATA-3-0-to-PCIe-Expansion-Card-PCI-Express-SATA-Adapter/114460568350 or is there better options? fm2+ motherboard with amd a8 apu on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 30, 2020 Id rather get a card like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dell-PERC-H200-8Port-6Gb-s-Adapter-SAS-SATA-Controller-Card-9211-8I-47MCV-M1015/383315087450?hash=item593f5c105a:g:M5cAAOSwzO9d8eq0 Normally a much better controller with better os support, but that should work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 30, 2020 Author that is sas sata is that different to normal sata?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 30, 2020 https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Express-Controller-HyperDuo-Tiering/dp/B00BUC3N74 Few options here, its likely pcie gen 2 so go for a 6gbps. sas if you want longevity, sata if you want speed. You want speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 30, 2020 9 minutes ago, axlrosewales said: that is sas sata is that different to normal sata?? sas controllers work with sata drives, so it will work fine here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 30, 2020 Author Just now, Electronics Wizardy said: sas controllers work with sata drives, so it will work fine here. cool thank you for information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 30, 2020 11 minutes ago, itisme911 said: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Express-Controller-HyperDuo-Tiering/dp/B00BUC3N74 Few options here, its likely pcie gen 2 so go for a 6gbps. sas if you want longevity, sata if you want speed. You want speed. That's quite expensive if the OP doesn't need RAID. NOTE: I no longer frequent this site. If you really need help, PM/DM me and my e.mail will alert me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Radium_Angel said: That's quite expensive if the OP doesn't need RAID. Look at the other selectable options and what I said XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, itisme911 said: Look at the other selectable options and what I said XD I like how the lowest number of ports (1 eSATA and 1 SATA III) is 93$ NOTE: I no longer frequent this site. If you really need help, PM/DM me and my e.mail will alert me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Radium_Angel said: I like how the lowest number of ports (1 eSATA and 1 SATA III) is 93$ From 3rd party amazon sellers, if he wants to go small he can select the cheapest. Are you a child? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 30, 2020 1 minute ago, itisme911 said: From 3rd party amazon sellers, if he wants to go small he can select the cheapest. Are you a child? I was poking fun, I realize it's from a 3rd party reseller, and typically those are atmospherically priced. Relax. NOTE: I no longer frequent this site. If you really need help, PM/DM me and my e.mail will alert me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 30, 2020 11 hours ago, axlrosewales said: whats the best way to add extra sata ports ? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/9215-575-Chip-8-Ports-SATA-3-0-to-PCIe-Expansion-Card-PCI-Express-SATA-Adapter/114460568350 or is there better options? fm2+ motherboard with amd a8 apu on it When looking for SATA PCIe interface card, do be careful. Some are PCIe X1 card. Look for those PCIe X4 for higher speed (see sample below). I made a mistake once and purchased a X1 SATA card. Amazon.com: Ziyituod SATA Card, 6 Port with 6 SATA Cable, Non-Raid, 6 Gbps SATA Controller with Low Profile Bracket, Boot as System Disk, Support 6 SATA 3.0 Devices(ZYT-SA3006): Computers & Accessories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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