NCQ backward compatible??

[Deleted member 10208]

THats all i want to know really, are these new NCQ drives backward compatible with the SATA mobos that dont support it?

Thanks Guys

 

[Deleted member 10208]

Still cant find a definate answer on google... COme on troopers!!!!

 

[Hellraiser1981]

Since Native command queueing is a feature, the drive will work with all SATA controllers.
They just wouldn't support the NCQ, running the drive at legacy SATA specs.
(wow, I never thought I would see those 2 words together, Legacy and SATA)
EDIT: NCQ Seems only to work with alderwood and grantsdale intel SATA controllers right now. Check this out:
http://www.viperlair.com/reviews/storage/hdd/seagate/72007/index.shtml

 

[Deleted member 10208]

Thanks man, that sorted me right out!!