Compatibility question: SSD work with Motherboard?

[sixzoseven]

So, after a year or so of crashes and VERY slow HDD performance, I have scraped together some money for a new SSD. I was looking at getting the 256 GB OCZ Vector SSD and just wanted to ask a simple question to make sure I am good to go...

My motherboard is a GIGABYTE GA-Z68A-D3H-B3
Will the Vector work with my motherboard. I am assuming yes seeing as my motherboard has two SATA III ports.
Also, another question: What is the best way to use my old HDD for mass storage [Photos, Videos, Applications I rarely use] and my SSD for booting the OS as well as my main applications and games?
Thanks in advance!

 

[Dereck47]

Will the Vector work with my motherboard. I am assuming yes seeing as my motherboard has two SATA III ports.

Yes, it will work. SATA drives are backwards compatible so a SATA 3 (6Gb/s) drive will work on a SATA 2 (3Gb/s) port.
Connect your Vector to one of the 6Gb/s ports in AHCI mode for best performance.

Also, another question: What is the best way to use my old HDD for mass storage [Photos, Videos, Applications I rarely use] and my SSD for booting the OS as well as my main applications and games?

Correct.

 

[Majestic One]

Dereck47 has nailed the problem spot on.
sixzoseven, you should select his reply as the best answer to close this thread up.
Cheers

 

[sixzoseven]

Dereck47 has nailed the problem spot on.
sixzoseven, you should select his reply as the best answer to close this thread up.
Cheers

Odd, thought I did earlier today. Must of hit the wrong button on my phone or something. Anyways, thanks for the reply Dereck47. Also, thanks for the reminder. xD

 

[sixzoseven]

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