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ISA or PCI 56k modem?
Name: 56k Date: October 27, 2002 at 21:29:23 Pacific OS: Win ME CPU/Ram: 1.2 Duron/512 ram, 500 K6
Comment:
I have two systems. I just picked up a Best Data 56K V.92 PCI modem to replace the cheap PCtel PCI modem in my backup machine. I have a Supra 56K V.90 ISA in my main system.
I know there may be some advantage to v.92 (even though my ISP doesn't support it), but is there any advantage/disadvantage of going to the PCI bus with a modem card? Does use of the ISA bus affect overall system performance?
Name: TECHMECH Date: October 27, 2002 at 22:29:29 Pacific
Reply:
Plenty of bandwith on a ISA for a modem
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Response Number 2
Name: Chris Hodapp Date: October 28, 2002 at 05:22:35 Pacific
Reply:
I second that - you have more bandwidth than necessary on the ISA bus for 56K.
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Response Number 3
Name: I Agree Date: October 28, 2002 at 23:19:45 Pacific
Reply:
Ive had several different types of modems and the one's I like the best use the ISA slot they seem to work better,especially for gaming.Atleast thats my opinion.
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