SSD performing poorly, SATA 3 cable?

[Steve400]

I visited userbenchmark.com and ran their tests of my system. Everything scored very well with the exception of my SSD.

It suggested I check that my SSD is plugged into the SATA3 port with a SATA3 cable.

I haven't actually done that yet, but not that familiar with exactly how to know when I am looking at it.

Any other possibilities as to why my SSD would be scoring so low on tests?

[Grzwacz]

Hi Steve,

Your PC has the Intel H81 Express chipset. This chipset supports up to two SATA 3 ports.

The dark blue SATA (SATA0) is the port you want to use.

Definitely check to ensure you are using a SATA 3 cable.

Try the free CrystalDiskMark (Link) to check SSD speed. Download the Zip version.

Regards

[Steve400 · Accepted solution]

Wow. Helpful.

It was also recommended to me that I check the cable is well seated.

I gave the cable a bit of encouragement at  both ends and now the userbenchmark is "performing above expectations".

So perhaps the combined advice has worked.