> Date: Thu, 20 May 2004 19:36:54 EDT > Subject: Re: [PCI] PowerMac Information
> In a message dated 5/20/04 David Elmo writes: > 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? > >> Cost and size of IDE drives are definitely a plus. Speed on these PCI Macs is >> likely comparable considering the 33 MHz PCI slot and 50 MHz bus limitation. >> >> The best sustained read/write data transfer rates I could attain were about >> 20 MB/sec with an ATTO UL/2D LVD SCSI card and a pair of WD 18 GB LVD drives >> attached with all the appropriate cabling in my G3/466 equipped 7500. >> >> I suspect a good IDE card with appropriate hard drives would perform as well. >> >> The other consideration is reliably. I have heard SCSI's are more resistant >> to drive failure; another question to consider. >> >> --glen (digest mode) Well, I'm not filled with confidence. I want it to be faster than what I have. But no less reliable. > From: loveK <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [PCI] PowerMac Information > and thirdly the ATA 66 card that I have doesnt work well with all > motherboards, you get staggering audioplay from the ide drives > on some NOT ALL powermacs - this is not occuring to any specific > model, sometimes it does sometimes not, I have an 8500 and a 7500 in > the attic that couldnt take it, unless you use software to lower the > ide diskspeed, and that just makes it strange. I have various > 7300,7600, 7500 that CAN function with soundfiles without any > problems. > the ATA 133 or 100 is said to not have this disadvantage. > If you work with soundfiles and only have one mac to fit it in stick > with a factory new 133 ? > > I also use an LG burner on my ATA 66 card priced about 60 dollars, > and it works great. > L So, "get an ATA 133 or ATA 100 card" is a rule I should remember if I decide to go IDE and look on eBay? David Elmo -- 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
