Fast SCSI does not use the processor, but ATA drives do pull from the processor. The gain from going ATA 133 on a beige G3 may offset any pull on the CPU; I'm not sure. I have never done any audio work and don't know anything about it. Going to ATA 133 and a zif upgrade is probably not any more costly than going to really fast SCSI. High speed SCSI controllers and drives are very expensive.
Roger Clae wrote: >>Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2002 18:21:43 -0500 >>From: Roger Harris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>Subject: Re: Debating CPU upgrades >> >> > >/snip/ > > >>The SCSI drive will not pull from the Processor the way a IDE >>does. >> >> > >/snip/ > > >>The same speed processor on a beige desktop G3 with a stock hard drive >>is much slower, too slow for graphics use in OS X. >> >> > >Would using a PCI ATA card take the load off the CPU? I do audio >work, so I need fast, cheap storage, and as many spare CPU cycles as >possible. > > > -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> 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/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
