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  1. 29th Mar 2005 18:18 #1
    kirklt
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    Am I better off caprturing to my boot drive which has 60 GB free or to a separate RAID 1 drive on a different computer?

    The RAID 1 drive is on a slower but dedicated computer networked through switch through a 100 mbps connection.
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  2. 29th Mar 2005 19:01 #2
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    Transfering from a DV from a camcorder using the network drive would not work well since you are limited to 100mbps (about 12.5 MB/s). If you are ripping a DVD you would be limited to ~10x or less. I can not speak for capture (video/tv) cards.

    I would recommend using the 60GB drive, or preferably, add a second drive to the main computer. Best Buy often had Western Digital & Hitachi drives on sale for cheap with rebates. Be advised that these drives can get hot (especially the larger drives), so make sure you have good airflow.
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    ALWAYS use the fastest connection when capturing, which is the hdd in the same computer, either the boot or dedicated.
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    I am considering using a second Maxtor 160 GB Serial ATA to the main capture computer.

    Can I set this to DMA?
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