Intel 975X chipset compatible with SSD drives
Intel 975X chipset compatible with SSD drives
Hello everyone, I've got a pretty tough build going on. I'm using an MSI 975X Platinum Power Up board with an Intel E6600 CPU (2.4 GHz, 4MB cache). It comes with a WD Blue 500 1TB HDD and a WD Green 500 500GB SSD. The main question is whether I can add another SSD to this setup. Since it's a SATA connection, the issue might not be the drive itself but compatibility with the motherboard or controller. Thanks for your help! This is definitely a challenging project.
Sata 1 controllers can be a bit finicky, and some users avoid Sata II or Sata III. The Powermac G5 experienced this problem. As for your question, I haven’t faced any issues with LGA775 boards or Sata SSDs. All the drives I’ve worked with were Sata II, which is fully compatible with modern Sata SSDs.
The 970 is an NVMe storage, meaning it won’t boot directly there. The MX500 should function properly, possibly due to a strange problem, so consider purchasing it from a seller offering returns.