[SOLVED] Can I use a modern SSD on my asus m2n sli deluxe motherboard?

[roadblock01]

Hello! I found my old PC that I had back in 2008 or so and would like to upgrade it a little bit. I am wondering if I can boot or even connect a SSD on this motherboard?

If not, what is a fastes HDD that I can use with this motherboard? I am guessing a 5400rpm drive would be compatible with this motherboard?

Thank you!

Here is the link to the motherboard I am referring to: https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/M2NSLI_Deluxe/

 

[SkyNetRising]

You can use any 2.5" form factor SSD with your board.
For example - Crucial MX500, Samsung 860 Evo.

 

[USAFRet]

While you can, the SATA ports on that motherboard are only SATA II.
Limiting the performance of any current SSD.

 

[roadblock01]

While you can, the SATA ports on that motherboard are only SATA II.
Limiting the performance of any current SSD.

But even so, that would run faster than any traditional HDD? If I am not mistaken I would be able to get speed up to 300 MB/s through SATA II?

 

[USAFRet]

But even so, that would run faster than any traditional HDD? If I am not mistaken I would be able to get speed up to 300 MB/s through SATA II?

Yes, an SSD, even at SATA II level, will be noticeably faster than a spinning HDD.
Moderate your expectations of 'fast', and don't put too much money into this old dinosaur.

But a 2.5" SATA SSD will work.

 

[roadblock01]

Yes, an SSD, even at SATA II level, will be noticeably faster than a spinning HDD.
Moderate your expectations of 'fast', and don't put too much money into this old dinosaur.

But a 2.5" SATA SSD will work.

Thank you for replying!

The only reason I want to upgrade this old PC is because I have dual GPU setup (two geforce 9800gt) and want to try some old games and see what it can run.