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Originally Posted by markmann  I doubt my old 450mhz 256ram would cut it, besides I'm way overdue for a new one. My current system is great for internet and email, etc, so I'll keep it around for that.
Is it possible to find out what the firewire is in a production computer before you buy it? If the built-in one doesn't work can it be changed or can a seperate plug-in type card be purchased that will work? |
You might have to contact the computer manufacturer if it has firewire built in. I added a PCI Firewire card to my Dell and it works perfectly. It has a TI chipset. Here's the approved chipsets.....
1394 Chip Set Compatible with n12/n8
- AGERE FW323-05
- AGERE FW323-06
- TI TSB12LV23 + PHY
- TI TSB12LV26 + TSB41AB03
- TI TSB43AB22/A
- TI TSB43AB23
- VIA VT6306
*ATTENTION
The manufacturer may alter the above mentioned Chip Set without notice. Depending on the change, there's a possibility of it not working properly with n12/n8.
1394 Chip Set NOT Compatible with n12/n8
- NEC D72873GC
- NEC D72874GC
- NEC uPD72874