USB 2.0 to IDE and SATA HDD accessory (What's inside) IC GL830

[Andrew-88]

For about 10 years year, I do own one USB 2.0  to IDE 3.5" / 2.5" Plus SATA HDD accessory.
Today due a small accident, the plastic covers were separated with out damage.
And before gluing it back together, I did took a photograph so to share it with ITTSB Blog visitors. 

Inside there is large IC GL830,  GL830 USB 2.0 to SATA Bridge Controller.
Over the years I did use this adapter with several HDD and at different PC, with out any problems at all.

I am now thinking to get the newest equivalent at USB 3.0 version, and I do wonder, does it worth this upgrade?
 

 

[Kiriakos GR]

I am now thinking to get the newest equivalent at USB 3.0 version, and I do wonder, does it worth this upgrade?

I also have identical gadget, I also do identical thoughts about the USB 3.0, but I use it primarily as HDD tool.
Most HDD of past decade they do deliver at average 50MB/s.
Most newer and very expensive HDD they can deliver up to 200MB/s.
And latest SSD they do deliver  350~450 MB/s.

The specific USB 2.0 to SATA Bridge Controller, at my PC this can transfer 30MB/s as max due the USB 2.0 bandwidth.
My current thoughts, for as long I do not have any Terabyte in size HDD, I do not feel limited due the USB 3.0 (while my current PC this has ten of USB 3.0 ports).  

SATA port over IC GL830 this is capable for data rates of 1.5 Gbps and 3.0 Gbps = 375000 MB/s
At hardware dated of the year 2007 this is not considered as bottleneck.

The equivalent USB 3.0 Bridge Controller, this is priced about 11 USD at eBay, and this is a hostile pricing for my taste.   

[Andrew-88]

I can also confirm that at my PC, this USB 2.0 Bridge Controller it does have identical transfer rate as Max.

So best advice appears to be, in case of gadget permanent damage, only then it worth getting the newer version.
Thanks Mate!

[Kiriakos GR]

I can also confirm that at my PC, this USB 2.0 Bridge Controller it does have identical transfer rate as Max.

So best advice appears to be, in case of gadget permanent damage, only then it worth getting the newer version.
Thanks Mate!

All true, only this scenario justify a new purchase.