Installing an internal hard drive is one of the more straightforward upgrades out there—and is often a better option than using external drives that may be dropped or misplaced. The process usually ...

So I recently installed a new 8 TB HDD in my desktop, replacing an old 2 TB HDD in the role of bulk data holder, and it got me thinking: I’m hooking this up via SATA 6 gb/s, as compared to when I ...

A) Do 2.5" laptop SSDs use "Mini SATA"? B) Is 2.5" SATA(as in, the SATA on a 2.5" drive), different dimension connector to 3.5" SATA(as in, SATA on a 3.5" drive)? C) Are all mSATA(micro SATA) and all ...

While sifting through the HotHardware mail bin, I came upon a device that I'm sure a lot of you would love to have. The Brando USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Cable, which X-Bit labs currently has for review, ...

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. We were recently asked if the SF3700, LSI's latest flash controller, supports SATA Express and fired ...

This procedure describes how to setup and use the 86100C DCA-J to make the following measurements on a SATA internal cable to determine if the cable meets the requirements of the standard: Tests SI-01 ...

Today we’re looking at the Brando USB to SATA/IDE converter. If you’re testing an unknown drive you have to either use a removable drive rack or an external drive enclosure to run the drive without ...

Along with the constant supply of award winning chassis and power supplies, SilverStone also offers a complete range of accessories to keep your system build as clean and efficient as possible. The ...