In a message dated 8/7/03 7:32:15 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Len/Everyone, I have a Beige G3 DT. Will a ATA 133 card work for me? >>
Yes. >> I have ATA 100 drives but will there be any difference in speed or do I need to get a ATA 133 drive? >> As usual in any "interlocked" protocol, the aggregate speed is determined by the slowest participant. If you install a UATA/133 card and a UATA/100 drive, you will get 100 MB/sec if your machine's bus can support 100 MB/sec. But on a Beige, and probably a B&W, the best you can get, in the aggregate, is about 66 MB/sec. Perhaps less. >> What card will work with the Beige? >> All. But in a Beige, you're not going to see the maximum performance of the UATA/133 card (nor would you see it with a UATA/100 card, either), but your Beige can make use of the 48-bit LBA capability which is built into the UATA/133 card. 48-bit LBA capability is mandatory for support of more 137 GB, on drives which are indeed larger than 137 GB. -- 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> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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 Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
