A3000 Used

jmmijo · 02 April 2002, 23:58

What should one pay for a used, stock A3000?

It includes KS2 and a 50MB SCSI hard drive. Nothing special of course.

Miggy2TheMax · 03 April 2002, 08:24

I'd pay around (US)$150 - $200. But then again, I have yet to find one for that price, so I guess I might want it too cheap

jmmijo · 03 April 2002, 08:57

Well perhaps not too cheap then, this place is in Salt Lake City, UT and they emailed me today, Tuesday that is, and they want $139 plus shipping for it. Sounded pretty good to me but I wanted to get more info from others on it. The shipping is about $12 so I think I may just do it then

Twistin'Ghost · 03 April 2002, 12:15

If you don't get it, let me know and I will!

jmmijo · 04 April 2002, 04:21

Twistin, isn't the 3000 the one with the built in Flicker Fixer and/or scan doubler?

Twistin'Ghost · 04 April 2002, 04:29

Yes. The A3000 uses the same video circuitry as CBM's A2320, which eliminates interlace flicker.

jmmijo · 04 April 2002, 04:33

So it shouldn't have any trouble connecting to a SVGA monitor then?

Miggy2TheMax · 04 April 2002, 05:04

Quote:

Originally posted by jmmijo
So it shouldn't have any trouble connecting to a SVGA monitor then?

no problem at all. Have fun with the 3000 you lucky bastard

jmmijo · 04 April 2002, 23:24

Perhaps but living in the states mean paying somewhat of a premium

Shadowfire · 05 April 2002, 05:04

Yep, the 3000 has the builtin flickerfixer, but it doesn't work for any of the ECS+ modes (superhires in particular... the deinterlacer only samples at hires pixel rates).

It also has 32-bit chip RAM, ECS, and a 68030/68881 (or 68882 on the 25mhz version). Thus you get the crappy game compatibility that comes with the 68030. There is no 68000 to fall back to.

Miggy2TheMax · 07 April 2002, 15:12

Quote:

Originally posted by Shadowfire
Yep, the 3000 has the builtin flickerfixer, but it doesn't work for any of the ECS+ modes (superhires in particular... the deinterlacer only samples at hires pixel rates).

It also has 32-bit chip RAM, ECS, and a 68030/68881 (or 68882 on the 25mhz version). Thus you get the crappy game compatibility that comes with the 68030. There is no 68000 to fall back to.

the game compatability issues are fixed by using whdload/jst, so ulitmately its a kewl machine. Since the scandoubler works in OCS modes, then all OCS games should show up on a PC monitor that you plug into the 3000. It also has onboard SCSI so thats pretty handy too.

jmmijo · 09 April 2002, 20:51

Well I took the plunge, I have just received this A3000 from oldsoftware.com in SLC, UT.

I've been doing some more research on the box to see what I can do with it, well, I may end up sharing the monitor with one of my PC's via a switchbox as it does have that built-in flicker fixer

I need to also see if you can upgrade to 2MB of CHIP ram with this bad boy. Off to do some more research

DrBong · 09 April 2002, 21:36

You probably have an 8372 Agnus too if you only have 1Mb chipram in the machine. You might want to upgrade to an 8375 also if you go to 2Mb chip. Software Hut (http://www.softhut.com) usually has parts like this and are a fairly reputable Amiga dealer with good after-service support. However, their prices are a bit on the expensive side for some, but unfortunately that's what you get from most Amiga dealers these days who stock limited quantities of new components. Let us know how you go.

jmmijo · 09 April 2002, 21:50

Yes thanks, I've already checked with Software Hut, I have to test the machine first then I'll look to upgrade ram and chips once the testing it complete

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jmmijo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PDX Age: 51 Posts: 2,339	A3000 Used What should one pay for a used, stock A3000? It includes KS2 and a 50MB SCSI hard drive. Nothing special of course.

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Shadowfire Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Connecticut USA Posts: 457	Yep, the 3000 has the builtin flickerfixer, but it doesn't work for any of the ECS+ modes (superhires in particular... the deinterlacer only samples at hires pixel rates). It also has 32-bit chip RAM, ECS, and a 68030/68881 (or 68882 on the 25mhz version). Thus you get the crappy game compatibility that comes with the 68030. There is no 68000 to fall back to. __________________ Join the Evil Empire today!

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03 April 2002, 08:24	#2
Miggy2TheMax Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Australia Age: 34 Posts: 369	I'd pay around (US)$150 - $200. But then again, I have yet to find one for that price, so I guess I might want it too cheap

03 April 2002, 08:57	#3
jmmijo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PDX Age: 51 Posts: 2,339	Well perhaps not too cheap then, this place is in Salt Lake City, UT and they emailed me today, Tuesday that is, and they want $139 plus shipping for it. Sounded pretty good to me but I wanted to get more info from others on it. The shipping is about $12 so I think I may just do it then

03 April 2002, 12:15	#4
Twistin'Ghost Give up the ghost Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: U$A Age: 22 Posts: 4,662	If you don't get it, let me know and I will!

04 April 2002, 04:21	#5
jmmijo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PDX Age: 51 Posts: 2,339	Twistin, isn't the 3000 the one with the built in Flicker Fixer and/or scan doubler?

04 April 2002, 04:29	#6
Twistin'Ghost Give up the ghost Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: U$A Age: 22 Posts: 4,662	Yes. The A3000 uses the same video circuitry as CBM's A2320, which eliminates interlace flicker.

04 April 2002, 04:33	#7
jmmijo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PDX Age: 51 Posts: 2,339	So it shouldn't have any trouble connecting to a SVGA monitor then?

04 April 2002, 23:24	#9
jmmijo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PDX Age: 51 Posts: 2,339	Perhaps but living in the states mean paying somewhat of a premium

09 April 2002, 20:51	#12
jmmijo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PDX Age: 51 Posts: 2,339	Well I took the plunge, I have just received this A3000 from oldsoftware.com in SLC, UT. I've been doing some more research on the box to see what I can do with it, well, I may end up sharing the monitor with one of my PC's via a switchbox as it does have that built-in flicker fixer I need to also see if you can upgrade to 2MB of CHIP ram with this bad boy. Off to do some more research

09 April 2002, 21:36	#13
DrBong HOL / AMR Team Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Australia Posts: 1,474	You probably have an 8372 Agnus too if you only have 1Mb chipram in the machine. You might want to upgrade to an 8375 also if you go to 2Mb chip. Software Hut (http://www.softhut.com) usually has parts like this and are a fairly reputable Amiga dealer with good after-service support. However, their prices are a bit on the expensive side for some, but unfortunately that's what you get from most Amiga dealers these days who stock limited quantities of new components. Let us know how you go.

09 April 2002, 21:50	#14
jmmijo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PDX Age: 51 Posts: 2,339	Yes thanks, I've already checked with Software Hut, I have to test the machine first then I'll look to upgrade ram and chips once the testing it complete

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