In our quest to cover the latest and greatest technology, we’re sometimes guilty of neglecting perfectly cromulent SKUs from smaller manufacturers. The Phoenix Pro series of solid-state drives is built on the same SandForce SF-1200 controller that powers top-of-the-line drives like OCZ’s Vertex 2 series, Patriot’s Inferno, and Corsair’s Force. With new controllers on the way, SandForce drives, especially at lower capacities, will become good candidates for first-time SSD adopters. With that in mind, we’ll take a look at G.Skill’s 60GB Phoenix Pro. Can a company better known for gaming RAM deliver a compelling SandForce drive at a decent price point?The chassis of an SSD is not worth remarking on, unless it’s exceptionally good or bad. G.Skill’s is cheaper than most—stamped metal held together with clips, rather than Phillips-head or even Torx screws. This isn’t really a mark against it, as opening up your SSD tends to void the warranty, but it’s still not the best-assembled enclosure we’ve seen.