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Since their emergence SSDs have been an attractive item to those who are looking to maximise the performance of a system. Offering faster boot times and a more responsive operating system experience than mechanical drives they are hugely desirable however...
We have seen a number of SSDs from Corsair over the past year or two and within those some high specification models which use Sandforce controllers and Micron NAND flash. Despite the lower cost of the Accelerator Corsair haven't skimped and both of these...
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Corsair’s aptly named Accelerator series is aimed at breathing new life into older HDD-based systems by caching your most-used information so it can be quickly accessed. But in a market that’s filled with similar solutions that perform the same basic...
Admittedly, consumers who are seriously considering a software-based hybrid storage solution are typically not going to be enthusiasts with cutting-edge computer systems. Rather, they’re are going to be on a tight budget and simply looking for a relat...
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Even though solid state drives have come down significantly in price over the past year, cache drives are still quite popular with those who want to enjoy the performance gains an SSD has to offer, without a large expense. They can also be added to...
Boost hard drive speeds significantly, 30 GB offers good value, Compatible with all chipsets, Easy to set up...
60 GB doesn't make sense as a cache drive, Dedicated SSDs offer more consistent performance...
We are quite impressed with what the Corsair Accelerator cache drives have to offer. In our tests, we saw significant improvements in performance with the cache drives enabled compared to the hard drive alone. In some cases, the performance was very clos...
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Corsair’s Accelerator 30GB is being introduced into a market that’s found respect for once-lowly cache drives. Ringing in at just $60, this SSD isn’t meant as a stand alone solution since it is supposed to link up with your hard drive and provide incr...
To elitists, cache drives may be considered the poor man’s SSD route but that just isn’t the case. Using a drive like the Accelerator 30GB on a slightly outdated configuration can breathe new life into older technology and it can even help along newer...
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Review: Corsair Accelerator Series SSD Cache (60GB)by Parm Mann on 25 April 2012, 09:04 Tags: Corsair Quick Link: HEXUS.net/qabfln Add to My Vault: Corsair Accelerator Series SSD Cache (60GB) £66.72 Free shipping for HEXUS members* We've long eulogis...
Significantly faster than a harddisk only configuration, Pairs with mechanical drives to deliver speed and capacity, Lowcost 30GB model looks particularly attractive, Simple setup and installation...
Only compatible with Windows 7, SATA 3Gbps interface limits performance...
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SSD caching is becoming more and more popular and rightfully so; as things stand today, it is about the only efficient way to combine large storage space with enhanced everyday performance. SSD caching was initially meant for users using an Intel Z68 b...
SSD caching unquestionably is a very cost-effective solution for individuals who would like to improve the everyday performance of their system while maintaining a very large primary disk or even for keeping their current OS installation untouched. Eve...
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At CES Corsair formally announced they had partnered with NVELO to launch a caching SSD for consumer use. The Corsair Accelerator Series Caching SSDs are shipping now and promise to give users up to a 5X performance boost over a standard hard drive. With...
One of the lowest priced caching solutions, Huge performance gains over HDD-only, Easy to setup with existing systems...
SATA 3Gb/s limits top-end performance...
When it comes to SSD caching, Corsair has provided a value-oriented solution that does well to speed up large hard drive storage volumes. With a $60 price for the 30GB solution, it's hard to find a better way to spend three $20 bills in the mainstream con...
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The Corsair Accelerator is a lineup of dedicated SSD cache drives designed to be a hassle-free upgrade to an existing system and according to Corsair, offers an up to fivefold performance increase over systems using mechanical HDDs alone. To achieve th...
The Corsair Accelerator series of SSD cache drives is designed to be an easy and cost effective upgrade to an existing system, and in most regards Corsair achieved this aim perfectly. Looking at the benchmark figures alone, both the 30GB and 60GB model...
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As Solid-State Drive (SSD) prices continue to decline we are starting to see some new market opportunists open up. One of those markets is for affordable SSD Cache Drives! SSD Caching is pretty simple to do as you just need to install an inexpensive...
The Corsair Accelerator Cache Drive Series works well, but we found it works best on Intel storage controllers and that you need to understand that the Dataplex caching software gets updated often. Be sure to always back up your data as you never kno...
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One of this year’s most popular system upgrades is the installation of a caching SSD, mainly due to their low cost and trouble-free installation. There are many approaches which manufacturers take when designing a caching SSD; others opt for maximum pe...
One of this year’s most popular system upgrades is the installation of a caching SSD, mainly due to their low cost and trouble-free installation. There are many approaches which manufacturers take when designing a caching SSD; others opt for maximum pe...
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Solid State Drives are a fabulous way to boost a system's performance, but for all their strong points, they aren't an easy upgrade for a lot of people. Performance can vary significantly between manufacturers, only the most expensive drives can replac...
Brings HDD performance up to nearly SSD levels, Priced competitively, Compatible with most HDD setups, Fire-and-forget configuration makes setup simple, Designed to boost performance without risking data integrity...
Ridiculous validation system inconveniences users, provides no practical benefit, Technical limitations limit deployment in certain cases, No option to tweak cache priority...
While the technical limitations are a tad frustrating, we're hopeful that the company will modify its policies in the future. Certainly it'll have to make adjustments for Windows 8 in any case.The hassle of software validation is the only true downside to...
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When we reviewed Corsair's 60GB Cache Accelerator back in May, we were impressed by the drive's ability to boost the speed of an HDD-based PC without the need for a fresh OS installation. Today, we'll be evaluating the performance of Corsair's 30GB Cac...
Brings HDD performance up to nearly SSD levels for just $55, Priced competitively, Widely compatible, Fire-and-forget configuration makes setup simple, Designed to boost performance without risking data integrity...
Still some activation / registration hoops to jump through, Technical limitations limit deployment in certain cases, 30GB option harder to re-purpose...
Corsair 30GB Accelerator SSDWhen we reviewed the 60GB version, some of you wrote in with concerns about reliability or other technical limitations on the product. Thus far, our experience continues to be excellent; Corsair provides a standard three-year w...
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Many users are unsure what path to take, if any, when it comes to transitioning to Solid State Disks, a.k.a. SSDs. There are a number of reasons that keep these customers on the fence, and the new line of Corsair Accelerator Series caching SSDs are design...
For those that can make the jump to using an SSD for all of your tasks, as always we recommend that you do so.For those that are looking for a low cost solution that will rapidly, and almost magically, speed up your system the Corsair Accelerator Series C...
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Corsair launched the Accelerator Series with the following promise as put up on their product page: “An Accelerator Series SSD cache drive doesn't replace your hard drive- it just makes it faster. Installation takes just minutes. There are no configuratio...
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Hence, those of you looking for a more affordable caching drive are in luck as we take a fresh look at the 30Gb flavoured Corsair Accelerator SSD.INTRODUCTIONDrive-caching is not a relatively new concept, but one that has seldom been explored. Seagate did...
The Corsair Accelerator series of SSD cache drives are clearly designed for those who want a no-hassle performance upgrade to their existing system. It comprises a perfect solution for the non-technical, mainly due to the one-step installation and ability...
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Follow along as we work our way through an analysis of the Corsair Accelerator 60GB Caching SSD and examine just how effective of a solution this may be for its low advertised price. It may be a move that you cannot afford to pass on any longer.INTRODUCTI...
The NVELO Dataplex caching solution found in the Corsair Accelerator Solid State Cache Drive has been available to manufacturers since September 2011 and has been incorporated into SSD solutions by OCZ, Crucial and now Corsair. It is the only solution th...
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