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Can I add a 4th internal hard drive?
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TheGreatButcher
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Sep 16, 2008, 11:59 AM
 
I have three internal hard drives installed in my 1 GHz G4 tower; two ATA, one SATA. I'd like to add another SATA drive; my question is will this push the limits of the power supply and bus, or should it be no problem?
     
grover432
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Sep 16, 2008, 01:04 PM
 
Is there a slot for it?
     
chichow
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Sep 25, 2008, 01:25 PM
 
I had four in my G4 MDD, but check the hard drive power ratings and the power rating of your power supply
     
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Sep 25, 2008, 03:42 PM
 
I have 4 in my MDD as well and I have 2 optical drives and every PCI slot filled as well. I'm using the stock 400W supply and not the 360W replacement one.
AT&T iPhone 5S and 6; 13" MBP; MDD G4.
     
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Sep 25, 2008, 03:59 PM
 
HDs have been getting more efficient over time, you may find that you can put more modern HDs in that you could a few years ago.

I'd put it in, and not worry about it unless you start getting symptoms. You can always move a drive to an external case later if the G4 can't handle it.
     
   
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