SSD Caching (Without Z68): HighPoint's RocketHybrid 1220
Intel plans to offer its SSD caching functionality on the upcoming desktop Z68 platform, and only that platform. HighPoint’s RocketHybrid solution claims to achieve the same functionality, and it’s available as a PCI Express add-in card for only $59.
Benchmark Results: PCMark Vantage Storage Tests
Things are different if we split up the PCMark Vantage HDD test into its individual sections. The application loading test shows tremendous differences between the setups.
Once again, the gaming test benefits considerably from any cached setup.
The video editing test writes a lot; therefore it does not benefit much from the hybrid setup.
The Vista startup test returns favorable results for the two cached setups, although a standalone SSD always provides better performance.
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