From what I understand the game itself would have to be on the SSD to be able to see any benefit what so ever. Luckily the cost of SSD's are dropping so a 120gb or higher shouldn't be too bad considering the benefits of it.
Glad to hear a SSD is a great improvement I've been looking in to building a new computer and was thinking about including one. Hate check out newegg.com for your ram you can get 16gig 1600 corseair vengeance for like $120
So it sounds like until you get the 4.0 a sword and board is the way to go..? I've always wondered what the % chance is to land that extra blow with the 2hs