Would using something like the Icy Dock negatively affect performance?

[ChorniyVolk]

What I mean is, would having a middleman between the SSD and the motherboard, namely the Icy Dock's little chip that the SSD plugs into, in any way negatively affect performance? Should I bother with using it or just use my SSD without it? I got it for free with an OEM X25-M 80GB when newegg had the deal, decided I'd rather have this dock thing then the little mounting rack that comes with the retail package, but now I'm wondering if I should just sell it and stick my SSD in naked.

 

[rcpratt]

No. I also got one of those Icy Docks free with my X25-M G2 and it performs as it should.

 

[ChorniyVolk]

Have you tested it with and without the dock?

 

[rcpratt]

I haven't, but it scores around 410-420 on the AS SSD benchmark with the dock, which is right where it should.

 

[ChorniyVolk]

Ah.

I'd still like to see a comparison though, just to see if it even loses 5% of total performance, but thanks, you've put me at ease.

 

[Rubycon]

I've used ICYDOCK SATA products before and never noticed any degradation between direct motherboard connection and the dock. FWIW

 

[pjkenned]

I've used ICYDOCK SATA products before and never noticed any degradation between direct motherboard connection and the dock. FWIW

Just like to second this, but I'm only using two ICYDOCK products.

 

[Old Hippie]

I'm using two on my 80GB Intel G1s...no performance difference.

 

[ChorniyVolk]

Alright, good to know.

What about temps? I know the dock is ventilated and all that, but I'm wondering if it reduces the airflow to the drive compared to having it out in the open like on a mounting rack (or even just lying around in the case).