If all you want to connect to your system is cd's and cd burners, fast scsi is more than good enough and you can get an adaptec model for about $55. SCSI2 disk drives are fast and do not create a lot cpu overhead, so if you plan on going to scsi disk drives, it may be a good price depending on the model (???). I would stay completely away from ide cd burners unless you get the plextor with their burnproof technology. I have read horror stories about problems with ide cd burners and the problems that have occurred with getting them running. So unless you have a lot of time to burn to, go with the scsi burner. The card however requires some more study. Look on www.pricewatch.com for a price on the model that is being offered and see what new units cost and go from there. Tom Berkley Ian McLeod wrote: > > Hi, > > I am about to get a Yamaha 8x6x'something' 4mb buffer SCSI burner with a SCSI II >interface card. > > Is it worth it? I am still trying to work out what SCSI II is and if a 2 year old >2nd hand SCSI II PCI card with external interface is worth around $150. > > Is SCSI hard to configure? Will it burn from a IDE CD ROM / Hard Drive? > > What issues have people encountered? > > Any help will be GREATLY appreciated.. > > Thanks in advance!! > > Regards, > > Ian McLeod > > _____________________________________________________________ > Want a new web-based email account ? ---> http://www.firstlinux.net > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: > Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
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