AmigaActive (813/2059)

From:Wroldsen, Steve - Highways
Date:10 Aug 2000 at 13:30:58
Subject:Re: Hard Drive 2.5 or 3.5?

> >> I don't have a buffered interface because I don't know what one is. Can
> >> you explain.
>
> Certainly bertainly, well, to the best of my ability anyway. A buffered
> interface basically allows you to connect more than one IDE device to your
> A1200's motherboard socket at the same time - essential really if you want
> a
> CD-ROM and hard drive. I _think_ the buffered thing is important because
> it
> minimises damage to your motherboard - I'm not sure though.
>
> >> Yes, I like the idea of using both drives at the same time. I've
> >> convinced myself that I need a buffered interface, but what is it?
>
> See above. It's really simple to install, you just connect a cable (they
> should supply you with one, but check first. If they don't, you want a
> standard 44pin to 44pin cable) to the buffered i/f and to the motherboard,
> and then connect the rest of your devices up to the other ports.
>
> > I've just had a look at the Power Computing web site and they list the
> > following:
> >
> > 1. Amiga EIDE99 4-way buffered interface - Tower version £29.95
> > 2. Amiga EIDE99 4-way buffered interface £24.95
> > 3. Amiga IDE-Fix97 4-way buffered interface £19.95
> >
> > I presume that I'll need item no.1 The tower version - Correct ?
>
> Probably, yeah. I don't have experience of PowerC's IDE interfaces, I only
> used Eyetech ones, which are pretty much the same price. Check with PowerC
> because I don't know about them in particular.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
Gaz, it certainly does mate. I'll make my purchase later. :--)

Steve



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