Storage Backwards Compatibility

[GraphicsNerd]

I am shopping for an SSD, but I don't know what SATA level my SATA cables/mobo ports. So, are SATA levels backwards compatible, like what sandisk said on this resource? And if so, suggest a cheap (40-60 dollar) reliable SSD. I have already found a PNY SSD for $60 at 120 GB, SATA III. I am not planning to use a lot of storage, so the space is suitable.

 

[Saberus]

SATA is fully backwards compatible. The controller and drive will operate at the speed of the slower component. SanDisk has no reason to lie about an open standard.