Storage sub-system evaluation
Storage sub-system evaluation
How about southbridge-related performance? Taking a look at storage speed and USB 2.0 throughput now.
The Achilles Heel of the SB400 southbridge strikes again, unfortunately. SB450 USB 2.0 performance is still lacking when compared to its rivals', and SAPPHIRE suffers as a result. ATI informs us that it intends to resolve the USB 2.0 'issue' in the next iteration of IXP southbridges. We certainly hope so. Pure performance, which thus far has been good, is only one facet of the motherboard decision-making process.
