> >That is a dramatic difference, isn't it? 8�0 > > > >I'm rather regretting not buying a SCSI drive instead of an IDE > >drive + controller now... :�( > > I did this mainly because I could not get OS X to boot from my > Adaptec 2930 UltraSCSI card. I considered getting an ATTO UW SCSI > card, which is supposedly bootable, but I also wanted to consolidate > all my SCSI drives and reduce the noise in my office. The ATA drives > did that (I have another 80 GB 5400 rpm drive in there also.) > > Finally, despite leaving so much performance untapped, my WD800JB > feels noticably faster than the UltraSCSI drive it replaced, which > maxed out at 19 MB/s, 17 MB/s minimum. The improved responsiveness in > OS X is palpable, the reduced noise (and heat) is delightful, and the > cost was worth it for an otherwise worthless machine.
Fair enough. I am suitably cheered! -- Liam P. -- Unsupported OS X is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Unsupported OS X list info <http://lowendmac.com/lists/unsupported.html> --> 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/unsupportedosx%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
