hmmm are the SATA versions faster? The gigabyte P35C-DSR3 should have SATA ports right just like for the HD?
That board has the most Sata ports of any board I have seen (8). Most have 4, a few have 6, but the 8 on that board is really impressive. Unfortunately that board doesnt have firewire, which I do use, but the 8 sata ports are awesome.