Gigabyte Brix Pro GB-BXi7-4770R System Review

SSD Performance

AIDA64 Storage

AIDA64 Extreme Edition is a streamlined Windows diagnostic and benchmarking software for home users. AIDA64 Extreme Edition provides a wide range of features to assist in overclocking, hardware error diagnosis, stress testing, and sensor monitoring. It has unique capabilities to assess the performance of the processor, system memory, and disk drives. AIDA64 is compatible with all current 32-bit and 64-bit Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.

CrystalDiskMark

CrystalDiskMark is a small HDD benchmark utility for your hard drive that enables you to rapidly measure sequential and random read/write speeds.

Here are some key features of “CrystalDiskMark”:

• Sequential reads/writes
• Random 4KB/512KB reads/writes
• Text copy
• Change dialog design
• internationalization (i18n)

Systems Comparison

Like the memory performance the SSD performance is directly related to what drive you chose to install into the Brix Pro. Remember also at this point that you have the option of going for a cheaper 2.5″ SATA drive, but this leaves you with only a single volume to work with. Opting for a mSATA drive will boost your storage potential, but remember that this will bump up your overall purchase cost.