Memory Needed?

[tylerr]

Correct but in my opinion if we are going to spend the $$ I would like to spend a little more and get the best. I thought you were saying earlier that the slowest drive would slow the whole system down. So wouldn't a SATA drive slow the system down if I had 2 15k SCSI drives for media?

I also want to keep the CD drive intact. I think I would add one of those internat mounting options for the SATA drive then. However is there anyway to find out if the 15k drives get too hot for the G5's fan setup?

Have you talked to Andy?

[samsc]

Correct but in my opinion if we are going to spend the $$ I would like to spend a little more and get the best. I thought you were saying earlier that the slowest drive would slow the whole system down.

the os drive has no effect on performance.

I think I would add one of those internat mounting options for the SATA drive then. However is there anyway to find out if the 15k drives get too hot for the G5's fan setup?

testing it. measure the temperature - leave it running for a couple of days - and use you hand to see how hot it gets - or use a thermometer.

[samsc]

the os drive has no effect on performance.

as long as you dont put any movies on it. it wont affect anything at all.

[samsc]

someone did a review of the g5 jam.

i may have to get one.

http://www.barefeats.com/hard36.html

there was a rumour that the next mac revision might have more internal drive bays -- but they havent turned up yet.
and one should never rely on rumours - especially apple ones.