Hello,
In my Linux Host I have the following two different Windows 7 guests:
1.
2.
Which is the better chose?
What are the advantages and disadvantages?
Thank you.
PIIX4 or SATA ?
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Re: PIIX4 or SATA ?
In theory, SATA is faster. Whether you will actually notice a difference (in a VM on your host) is a different matter.
A SATA emulation is provided because some guests require it, other guests require IDE (ICH6/PIIX3/PIIX4). There are some more exotic options provided too. Whatever the template chooses I suggest you leave it alone, since that's what the devs considered the best choice for your guest OS.
A SATA emulation is provided because some guests require it, other guests require IDE (ICH6/PIIX3/PIIX4). There are some more exotic options provided too. Whatever the template chooses I suggest you leave it alone, since that's what the devs considered the best choice for your guest OS.