Dear list and Bill, Go external HD SCSI plug in to back and when you need to move to a different machine, just unplug and go. External box is $40.00.
I have been doing this for years and am so glad they still make the socket on the back for SCSI. BTW: ATA and whatever the other names are are just not of interest to me, since in every case with the last 4 machines these drives have been bad - but NEVER have I had a SCSI drive go bad. Bill Neill, San Diego. --- Bill Bowman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello folks, > > I have a Performa 6400/180 running OS 9.1 with maxed-out RAM, an L2 > cache card and the standard 1.6 gig hard drive. I use it mainly for > writing, graphics, web design and web surfing. (I'm also dumping > the internal modem for an external one). I could use some advice on > upgrades. > > I'm thinking of getting a Sonnet G3 cache card, but I've been told > they're not worth the effort. Anyone have any experience with them? > Do they make a noticable difference? And, are they able to run > software and peripherals that call for native G3? And will I be > able to run Mac OS X? > > Also, I need more hard drive space. I'm torn between an internal or > external. Is going internal preferred? I see the manual suggests > going to an authorized Apple repair shop to put one in the open > bay. I have worked on other machines, mostly Mac II form factors, > and have replaced the RAM in mine, so I'm not afraid of opening > them up. But is installing a new hard drive in the tower a real > hassle? Also, I see it can accept a 5.25-inch drive; does that mean > that's the only size, or can it handle anyting up to 5.25? Also, is > there a site someone can direct me to that will show me what I need > to do to install the internal? > > Lots of questions, but I figured I'd go to the experts. Thanks in > advance. > > Bill. > > -- > PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished > Drives | > -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on > Sale! | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > PCI-PowerMacs list info: > <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com ===== 1234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890 Courier fixed width font, composing line out 70 and viewing line in 72 Computer: Mac Power PC 6500 @ 300 Mh, internal 33.6 modem with Emerson SWITCHBOARD Mac OS: 8.5.1, 64Mb with V9.0 RAM Doubler = 192 Mb Disks: ATA bus, (internal) 2Mb hd; SCSI bus, (external box) 4 Gb hd; F, Zip, and CD We are a 100% SOLAR POWERED Mac, off grid!! __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes http://hotjobs.sweepstakes.yahoo.com/signingbonus -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
