> Date: Tue, 18 May 2004 19:01:01 EDT > Subject: Re: [PCI] PowerMac Information > > > In a message dated 5/18/04 Ron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > << Running an IDE ribbon from the PCI slots through the 7300 case to the > front bays can cause a problem if your'e not careful.>> > > > Agreed! I destroyed an expensive SCSI LVD ribbon cable for my 7500 while > installing a SCSI card in a PCI slot. > > > <<When sliding the cover back on because the ribbon cable can get pinched > where it runs over the metal cage inside the case. In my G3 DT case I put a > few > strips of electrical tape over the part of the ribbon cable that could get > pinched to protect the ribbon.>> > > > Or you could remove the metal chassis corner piece located behind the hard > drive in the 73/75/7600's. It is not soldered, only pressed in place. Then you > can carefully thread the IDE ribbon cable from the PCI card through this new > opening to the upper and/or lower drive bay. > > --glen
This is interesting, the advantages of IDE being? Cost, bigger available HDs? What about speed? I have been thinking for some time of getting faster HDs (all mine are very standard (I think 7200 rpm) including an 18G one that I decided to keep outside in a box because of its heat. I take it that a PCI card is needed, easy to get? How much? And an IDE HD can be the startup disk in a set up that includes SCSI ones I assume? -- 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
