on 26/7/02 07:04, (G-List) at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Message-Id: <a05100313b966d0dd7db4@[202.7.202.218]> > From: Clae <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: Debating CPU/drive upgrades > <snip> > 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.
The IDE/ATA circuitry is built into the motherboard but I don't think it relies on the CPU to do its dirty work -- the only thing about on-board IDE/ATA is that it runs at 33 (MHz?, KHz? _Hz?) compared to 66, 100 or 133 for a PCI card. Fast cheap storage will be even faster if you install a faster PCI card. ERic. -- 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>
