Ide Ssd

Ed Raket · 18 February 2013, 16:06

If i am correct, i could unplug my IDE-CF adapter and plug this IDE SSD-drive in my short IDE cable..., and Bob's my unkle!

http://www.centralpoint.nl/flashgehe...FVDMtAodbxQAsg

Question 1. Will Bob really become my unkle... (will this work?) or...

Question 2. Is this really better/more reliable than a good >4Gb CF-card?

demolition · 18 February 2013, 16:48

Should work fine. I have also bought a similar SSD, although just 16GB, for my 1200.
Regarding reliability, I don't really know which is better. It all depends on the quality of the flash cells and the wear leveling algorithms used in the two. I don't think that CF drives are designed to run as system drives though, but then again, is anyone using their Amiga heavily today, e.g. as a busy server for something?

Ed Raket · 19 February 2013, 10:30

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Originally Posted by demolition

Should work fine. I have also bought a similar SSD, although just 16GB, for my 1200.
Regarding reliability, I don't really know which is better. It all depends on the quality of the flash cells and the wear leveling algorithms used in the two. I don't think that CF drives are designed to run as system drives though, but then again, is anyone using their Amiga heavily today, e.g. as a busy server for something?

That is good news! Did you use PFS3 on that disk, and what scsi.device are you using?

daro2096 · 19 February 2013, 10:38

Should work. Might be better off buying a 1.8" ide ssd though if you haven't already bought one. Do you really need 32gb though? That is a lot for an Amiga computer. I just bought two 1.8" form factor ide ssd drives, 1 is 8gb and the other is 16gb. I think I will struggle to fill them up.

demolition · 19 February 2013, 10:44

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Originally Posted by Ed Raket

That is good news! Did you use PFS3 on that disk, and what scsi.device are you using?

I am still waiting to receive it, so haven't actually tried it yet. I expect to use PFS3-AIO, but still not entirely sure what version of scsi.device I will use. I will probably try some different versions.

Ed Raket · 19 February 2013, 11:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by daro2096

Should work. Might be better off buying a 1.8" ide ssd though if you haven't already bought one. Do you really need 32gb though? That is a lot for an Amiga computer. I just bought two 1.8" form factor ide ssd drives, 1 is 8gb and the other is 16gb. I think I will struggle to fill them up.

No Haven't bought one yet, still schecking options

Why would a 1.8" be better? and no i dont "need" 32Gb, but i have 4Gb games and prob an other 1Gb programs... Loads of modules... 8Gb would be minimum

Ed Raket · 19 February 2013, 11:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by demolition

I am still waiting to receive it, so haven't actually tried it yet. I expect to use PFS3-AIO, but still not entirely sure what version of scsi.device I will use. I will probably try some different versions.

O.k. keep us posted with you experiences with preperation and configuration if you will! Verry usefull info

daro2096 · 19 February 2013, 12:09

A 1.8" form factor drive is smaller and doesn't use as much wattage. 6 by 7 by 0.8cm. A drive could be fixed at the back next to the floppy drive.

Ed Raket · 20 February 2013, 10:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by daro2096

A 1.8" form factor drive is smaller and doesn't use as much wattage. 6 by 7 by 0.8cm. A drive could be fixed at the back next to the floppy drive.

Different wattage? does it have other memory chips / controller inside then?

moijk · 20 February 2013, 11:21

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Originally Posted by demolition

I don't think that CF drives are designed to run as system drives though

I would say the writing and reading digital cameras does on them ought to outweigh anything you can possibly make an amiga do to them beside low level stuff which might do things to them which the technology isn't designed to do. reading and writing alone shouldn't be a match for a cf card. I mean, one round out shooting video, and I've filled up enough space for the entire amiga lib once or twice. then it is removed and the process is repeated over and over

daro2096 · 20 February 2013, 14:53

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Originally Posted by Ed Raket

Different wattage? does it have other memory chips / controller inside then?

Wattage when used 1.25 watts. 0.5 watts when idle.

pandy71 · 20 February 2013, 17:36

https://tweakers.net/pricewatch/3084...d320-32gb.html

18 February 2013, 16:06	#1
Ed Raket Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Oostwold / Holland Posts: 22	Ide Ssd If i am correct, i could unplug my IDE-CF adapter and plug this IDE SSD-drive in my short IDE cable..., and Bob's my unkle! http://www.centralpoint.nl/flashgehe...FVDMtAodbxQAsg Question 1. Will Bob really become my unkle... (will this work?) or... Question 2. Is this really better/more reliable than a good >4Gb CF-card?

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18 February 2013, 16:48	#2
demolition Unregistered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Copenhagen / DK Age: 43 Posts: 4,190	Should work fine. I have also bought a similar SSD, although just 16GB, for my 1200. Regarding reliability, I don't really know which is better. It all depends on the quality of the flash cells and the wear leveling algorithms used in the two. I don't think that CF drives are designed to run as system drives though, but then again, is anyone using their Amiga heavily today, e.g. as a busy server for something?

19 February 2013, 10:38	#4
daro2096 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Chester-le-Street/UK Posts: 85	Should work. Might be better off buying a 1.8" ide ssd though if you haven't already bought one. Do you really need 32gb though? That is a lot for an Amiga computer. I just bought two 1.8" form factor ide ssd drives, 1 is 8gb and the other is 16gb. I think I will struggle to fill them up.

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