not pointless at all. i believe the ata channel is only 8 bits wide, while the pci bus is 16 or 32 (i'd have to look it up to know for sure), which means 66mhz at a 2 byte width is the same as 132 mhz with one byte data width. if the pci bus is 32 bit then it's like a 264 mhz 8 bit path. so actually, the bus can still keep up with the card, at least in theory.
Clae wrote: > > I asked this question once before, but i think it got lost in the noise: > > If my system bus is limited to 66mHz (beige G3) is it pointless to > buy an ATA100/133 card? -------- -- "To preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms, and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them." (Richard Henry Lee, Virginia delegate to the Continental Congress, initiator of the Declaration of Independence, and member of the first Senate, which passed the Bill of Rights.) -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
