> On Sep 21, 2003, at 1:55 PM, Jim Dynes wrote: >> I have a 10 gig internal drive and a 80 gig external. The internal is >> going >> bad I think, so I need to replace it. What is the maximum gigs that a >> Mac >> can recognize? > > Depends. For a Mac that had a 10GB internal the max is going to be > 128GB (or 137Gb as the HD insdustry falsely calls it) > >> And is this per device, or total of all drives? > > Per device. > >> I have a 400 slot loader. > > I'm not sure, but a 7200rpm drive might be a bit warm for a older iMac, > so you might want to check the heat. If you can find a newer 120GB > 7200 with a 8MB cache though, I know those drives are fairly cool > (cooler than my 80GB 5400) as I have two in my G4.
Sounds good. I just ordered an 80 gig Maxtor from ClubMac for $ 81.00. MAXTOR 80GB DIAMONDMAX PLUS 9 INTERNAL EIDE ATA/133 7200RPM HARD DRIVE # Fast ATA/Enhanced IDE Compatible # Ultra ATA/133 Data Transfer Speed # 2MB Cache Buffer # Quiet Drive Technology # 100% FDB (fluid dynamic bearing) motors # S.M.A.R.T. Capability # Maxtor Shock Protection System # Maxtor Data Protection System http://www.clubmac.com/clubmac/shop/detail.asp?dpno=642776 -- Jim Dynes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Electronic Prepress Albuquerque, New Mexico The land of Billy the Kid and the wild wild west. -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
