Will I get max eSATA speed thru a pcmcia card?

mgray · 11-05-2008, 03:12 AM

I'm not the most technical guy so bear with me please.

I'm considering my options in regards to external HDDs (internal in enclosure). Since my Z96j doesn't come with an eSata port, I was wondering if it would be worth getting one thru my pcmcia slot?

What I'd like to know is if the pcmcia will reduce the speed of eSata any? In other words, will I see the 150/300 sata speeds if going thru the pcmcia slot?

I haven't done much shopping yet, but I've come across this http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...?EdpNo=2254078 it says it supports the 150 speed, but I don't see 300 mentioned anywhere, so does that mean it wont work with Sata300??

Thanks

mgray · 11-05-2008, 03:25 AM

Sorry, I believe that I have an ExpressCard/54, not PCMCIA

11-05-2008, 03:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
mgray Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 51 OS: XP Media Center SP2	Will I get max eSATA speed thru a ExpressCard/54? I'm not the most technical guy so bear with me please. I'm considering my options in regards to external HDDs (internal in enclosure). Since my Z96j doesn't come with an eSata port, I was wondering if it would be worth getting one thru my pcmcia slot? What I'd like to know is if the pcmcia will reduce the speed of eSata any? In other words, will I see the 150/300 sata speeds if going thru the pcmcia slot? I haven't done much shopping yet, but I've come across this http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...?EdpNo=2254078 it says it supports the 150 speed, but I don't see 300 mentioned anywhere, so does that mean it wont work with Sata300?? Thanks Last edited by mgray; 11-05-2008 at 03:25 AM.

11-05-2008, 03:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
mgray Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 51 OS: XP Media Center SP2	Re: Will I get max eSATA speed thru a pcmcia card? Sorry, I believe that I have an ExpressCard/54, not PCMCIA