Item review : SYBA SY-PEX40035 SATA3+IDE Ports PCI-Express
Recently I purchased such a card on ebay. I don’t think I will ever again!
Basically, the PATA connector is put right on top of the SMD resistors near the card end :
This results in a progressively growing empty space being left behind the connector, from the right to the left, also causing an incomplete cable connection.
Longevity problems could also be an issue.
Anyway, with so many unpopulated areas for additional SATA connectors, it looks like a general purpose board cheaply refitted for additional uses. I strongly recommand against buying this version.
