Tim Cunningham wrote: > >The PowerBase already has an IDE/ATA hard drive and disk controller >(the standard HD is IDE, only the CD-ROM is SCSI), so you have a lot >of options there. The best thing about a new HD is that it will not >just be larger but much, *much* faster--get a 7200RPM model.
Sure, but the motherboard controller won't be as fast as an ATA66 or later controller, the only way to get the most out of any newer hard disk upgrade. I mean, if you're gonna spend $50-$100 on a new hard drive, why not go another $50-$100 and get the most out of it? A G3 upgrade will further be enhanced with the faster disk access. Since I'm now on the subject, can anyone say what the practical limitation these old clones have with regard to controller speed? More plainly: Would it do any good to use an ATA133 or ATA100 controller and drive vs. an ATA66 controller and drive? Would the slow system bus (even a 50Mhz bus such as the PTP) see the benefit over ATA66? When does the law of diminishing returns kick in? -David -- Power Computing is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Power Computing list info: <http://lowendmac.com/power/list.html> 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]> List archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powercomputing%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
