New updates contemplated - opinions please

[Guyver]

I am thinking about updating my system some more, and am wondering if anyone has used any of the Atlas 10K 160/m drives. Also, has anyone used the Adaptec 3950U2 controllers? I am thinking of getting both for my system.... Yeesh - about $1K total including shipping. That should put some zip into my disk subsystem.

Guyv

[Guyver]

I already run SCSI (2940U2W) with a 9.1GB Cheetah (10K+ RPM) - I just want faster.... (grin)

I may go for the drive for now, and wait on the card for the next gen boards that fully utilize PCIX, I2O, etc....

Guyv

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ABit BE6, PIII-450 OC'd 600Mhz. 128MB PC133HSDRAM, 2.0V, 39C, Matrox Millenium G400 MAX, Adaptec 2940UW, Seagate Cheetah 9.1GB, Quantum 4.5GB, Kenwood 52X TrueX, Mitsumi 3XDVD, Sony SDT-5010 4MM DAT, Toshiba 32X SCSI CD, Memorex 6x2x4x CDRW, Iomega 100MB Zip ATAPI, 1.44MB 3.5" Floppy, 3Com/USR 56K Voice Faxmodem Pro, HP DeskJet 895CXi, Pioneer VSX-3700S Dolby Surround Receiver, Design Accoustics 3-way fronts, Pioneer Surrounds, Logitech Marble FX

[ALBPM]

Hi Guyver,

What IRQ does the BE6 assign to the integrated AT/66 controller or does it assign one at all??

Paul

[KvHagedorn]

Guyver, if you have a Cheetah, I wouldn't think about upgrading unless you have run out of room. Then I'd just get a bigger Cheetah

I'd suggest RAID striping, but you might actually do it

You've got about the most awesome, fastest pooter of the whole lot here! I think if you wanna make it any faster, you will have to take it for a ride in your Porsche

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Kind Regards,

KvH




[This message has been edited by KvHagedorn (edited 09-22-1999).]