GODSHARK 4 Ports PCI SATA Raid Controller Internal Expansion Card with 2 Sata Cables
Bottom line: The GODSHARK 4 Ports PCI SATA Raid Controller Internal Expansion Card: SIL3114 chipset adds 4 independent SATA-I channels to legacy PCI-only boards; main trade-off: PCI only, not PCIe - useless in any modern motherboard without a legacy PCI slot.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ SIL3114 chipset adds 4 independent SATA-I channels to legacy PCI-only boards
- ✓ Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 0+1 and JBOD via the bundled configuration utility
- ✓ Ships with 2 SATA cables, so a two-drive array works out of the box
- ✓ 150MB/s (1.5Gbps) per channel is enough to saturate any period-correct HDD
Cons
- ✗ PCI only, not PCIe - useless in any modern motherboard without a legacy PCI slot
- ✗ SATA-I 1.5Gbps caps modern SSDs at roughly a quarter of their rated speed
- ✗ Listing contradicts itself on host interface: 32-bit 33/66MHz vs 64-bit 133MHz
- ✗ GODSHARK is an unbranded-tier seller with no stated warranty terms in the listing
Manufacturer description
Features:* Stable and reliant Silicon Chipset SIL3114* PCI specification revision 2.3 compliant w/ 32-bit 33/66Mhz host interface* Serial ATA specification revision 1.0 compliant* Data transfer rate up to 150MB/s. (1.5Gbps)* Connect up to 4 SATA drives* Plug & Play connection* Software application included* Raid Function: Integrated SATA Transport, Link logic, and PHY layer* Supports 4 Independent Serial ATA channels* Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 0+1, JBOD12* Supports 256-byte transmit and receive FIFOs* Supports programmable and EEPROM, FLASH & EPROM loadable PCI class mode* Supports ATAPI…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored GODSHARK 4 Ports PCI SATA Raid Controller Internal Expansion Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. GODSHARK's expansion cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for expansion cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- Add four independent SATA-I ports to your PCI equipped computer and enjoy the benefits of the optional software RAID configuration for added speed and/or data security with this adapter card.(Note it is PCI card,NOT PCIE card ).
- Plug the SATA RAID PCI card into the PCI slot on your motherboard, and connect SATA devices to the ports on the PCI card using the cables provided, or standard SATA cables of adequate length.
- The card comes with an optional RAID utility which lets you configure a RAID 0 RAID 1 or RAID 0+1 setup on two or more of the SATA ports.
- You can have one RAID 0 or 1 setup and two independent SATA drives two RAID 0 or 1 sets or a single RAID 0+1 set.
- SIL3114 chipset and supports two modes: 32-bit at66MHZ and 64-bit at 133MHZ.
Full Specifications
| Brand | GODSHARK |
|---|---|
| Style | Classic |
| Style Name | Classic |
| Unit Count | 4.0 Count |
| Model Number | GODSHARK 4 |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Mfr Part Number | PTOS-4P |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Laptop |
| Hardware Interface | PCI |
| SIL3114 chipset and supports two modes | 32-bit at66MHZ and 64-bit at 133MHZ. |
| Full listing title | 4 Ports PCI SATA Raid Controller Internal Expansion Card with 2 Sata Cables, PCI to SATA Adapter Converter for Desktop PC Support HDD SSD |
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