[SATLUG] 4 port PCI SATA controller

Daniel J. Givens daniel at rugmonster.org
Sat Sep 1 15:32:36 CDT 2007


John Pappas wrote:
> Obviously, running 32-bit has a lower ceiling than 64-bit.  AFAIK the
> performance of running a 64 bit card at 32 bit does not cause a
> performance hit proportionally larger than the simple step down to 32
> bit causes.  If that makes sense...

I had always assumed that a 64-bit PCI card would not work in a 32-bit slot. 
That changes some plans I had a bit and means I might not have to spend as much 
money.

Now I know, and knowings half the battle.
(Yes, I was a child in the 80's... with lots of GI Joe stuff.)

Seriously though, thanks John!


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