Can I install a SATA SSD on my Mac Book Pro mid 2010 Model 7,1? OWC recommends a SATA 2 SSD to get get 3Gb/s transfer rate.

I have a mid 2010 MBP Model 7,1 and I would like to swap out the HDD for a SSD.  I was looking at replacing it with a Samsung EVO 840 (500Gb) SATA 3 SSD with 6Gb/s transfer rate.  But OWC recommends a SATA 2 with 3Gb/s transfer rate.  OWC recommends the SATA 2 because  my system will allow 3GB/s whereas with the SATA3 it will restrict it to 1Gb/s. 

I was looking at the Corsair website and found a couple rams they
recommend. They both use 1.35V which I believe is the same voltage as my
current 2x2G Ram.  I have a local computer parts vendor that carries the
Corsair Rams for my MBP 13" but the voltage is listed at 1.5V.  Would they
still be compatible with my system?
Thanks for your help,
mat28
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