Viper 530 accelerator for Amiga 500

tbtorro · 16 November 2016, 12:17

Selling my Viper 530 turbo for Amiga 500, tested fully working. 50MHz CPU+FPU, 3 x IDE, SCSI, up to 128MB RAM (16MB installed). The CF card and reader is not included.

650€ (was 700, was 800) or nearest offer, including shipping anywhere in the world, plus PP fees. Also advertised elsewhere.

http://i65.tinypic.com/2d82880.jpg

http://i67.tinypic.com/97pl4p.jpg

http://i64.tinypic.com/1gp4ar.jpg

http://i68.tinypic.com/jggkeu.jpg

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McTrinsic · 16 November 2016, 18:37

Again??

-Acid- · 16 November 2016, 20:59

It might be an elusive card but it's an 030... 800?

Sinphaltimus · 16 November 2016, 21:22

Maybe it's a typo with one too many zeros?

demolition · 16 November 2016, 21:56

It is expensive yes but also somewhat rare. Not easy to find such a beefy card with SCSI for an A500. If you think it is too expensive, just don't buy it.

idrougge · 17 November 2016, 01:47

If anyone needs a CF adapter I've got one for just 200 €.

Kin Hell · 17 November 2016, 10:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by demolition

It is expensive yes but also somewhat rare. Not easy to find such a beefy card with SCSI for an A500. If you think it is too expensive, just don't buy it.

Aye, but everyone has to have an opinion....

Good luck with the Sale tbtorro.

tbtorro · 17 November 2016, 15:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kin Hell

Aye, but everyone has to have an opinion....

Good luck with the Sale tbtorro.

Thanks

tbtorro · 17 November 2016, 15:37

Reasonable offers are also welcome.

tbtorro · 17 November 2016, 15:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sinphaltimus

Maybe it's a typo with one too many zeros?

Nope, no typo.. And for everyone else who think this is expensive, have you checked SX-32 Pro prices on Ebay or anywhere else lately? That is also "only" a 030 card. It's about rarity and supply/demand simple as that.

Personally I would not pay even 500€ for any PPC card because (and this is MY opinion) it's pointless, and yet some do pay even thousands..

So it's VERY simple, if you think the price is not right for YOU, then DON'T buy this card.

McTrinsic · 22 November 2016, 09:38

Price is in the range of what can be expected for such a unicorn.

Interested, pending a list of questions.

Cheers,
McT

Sinphaltimus · 22 November 2016, 12:30

When it comes to collectors and purists, I'm sure the price is right. I apologize if I come off harsh, it's just a bit of a frustration when you're in the market for an accelerator but don't want to pay high prices on old hardware without warranty especially if it's going to be used a lot. For a collector, fine. To use occasionally? Risky. I'm holding on to the edge of my seat watching new boards almost ready to be released for much less expense. I'm in the demographic for one of those. All the best with the sale. I'm sure someone with the budget and the desire will be happy to own it.

tbtorro · 19 December 2016, 10:11

Reduced to 700€ for Christmas..

tbtorro · 08 January 2017, 20:47

Lower price 650€

alexh · 10 January 2017, 22:51

Come the release of the Vampire A500 it will worth significantly less to all but the most die hard collector.

Pat the Cat · 10 January 2017, 23:21

Hmmm... I disagree. Vampires give you a much nicer performance but they cost a helluva lot more, than a modern day equivalent to the A530, and Vampires are not being produced in quantity.

Reason why people pay big money for old kit, they want the old kit as a historical artifact. That's something you can't build into a Vampire.

It's not something I would do, pay big bucks for old kit, but collectors do as they please. Buying and selling.

demolition · 11 January 2017, 00:10

A new product like the Vampire is not the same as a classic old accelerator like this one, so comparing them directly like that is not really sensible. If you look at raw performance then the Vampire will severely beat it yes, but some people just like having genuine old-school stuff. The market for old school accelerators will not disappear even if the Vampire becomes available in quantities.

If you wanted a really quick Amiga, you'd just run WinUAE on a cheap PC and be done with it. There are many reasons as to why this is just not 'right' for many people.

WinUAE is great, but it will never replace a real Amiga just like the Vampire will never replace 'real' 68k CPUs, no matter how compatible it is.

16 November 2016, 12:17	#1
tbtorro As You Wish Join Date: May 2015 Location: Denmark Age: 52 Posts: 37	Viper 530 accelerator for Amiga 500 Selling my Viper 530 turbo for Amiga 500, tested fully working. 50MHz CPU+FPU, 3 x IDE, SCSI, up to 128MB RAM (16MB installed). The CF card and reader is not included. 650€ (was 700, was 800) or nearest offer, including shipping anywhere in the world, plus PP fees. Also advertised elsewhere. http://i65.tinypic.com/2d82880.jpg http://i67.tinypic.com/97pl4p.jpg http://i64.tinypic.com/1gp4ar.jpg http://i68.tinypic.com/jggkeu.jpg http://i64.tinypic.com/sfvts8.jpg Last edited by tbtorro; 08 January 2017 at 20:52.

10 January 2017, 23:21	#16
Pat the Cat Banned Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 481	Hmmm... I disagree. Vampires give you a much nicer performance but they cost a helluva lot more, than a modern day equivalent to the A530, and Vampires are not being produced in quantity. Reason why people pay big money for old kit, they want the old kit as a historical artifact. That's something you can't build into a Vampire. It's not something I would do, pay big bucks for old kit, but collectors do as they please. Buying and selling. Last edited by Pat the Cat; 10 January 2017 at 23:29.

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16 November 2016, 18:37	#2
McTrinsic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Germany Posts: 527	Again??

16 November 2016, 20:59	#3
-Acid- Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: South Shields Posts: 812	It might be an elusive card but it's an 030... 800?

16 November 2016, 21:22	#4
Sinphaltimus Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Cresco, PA, USA Age: 53 Posts: 1,126	Maybe it's a typo with one too many zeros?

16 November 2016, 21:56	#5
demolition Unregistered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Copenhagen / DK Age: 43 Posts: 4,190	It is expensive yes but also somewhat rare. Not easy to find such a beefy card with SCSI for an A500. If you think it is too expensive, just don't buy it.

17 November 2016, 01:47	#6
idrougge Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stockholm Posts: 4,334	If anyone needs a CF adapter I've got one for just 200 €.

17 November 2016, 15:37	#9
tbtorro As You Wish Join Date: May 2015 Location: Denmark Age: 52 Posts: 37	Reasonable offers are also welcome.

22 November 2016, 09:38	#11
McTrinsic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Germany Posts: 527	Price is in the range of what can be expected for such a unicorn. Interested, pending a list of questions. Cheers, McT

22 November 2016, 12:30	#12
Sinphaltimus Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Cresco, PA, USA Age: 53 Posts: 1,126	When it comes to collectors and purists, I'm sure the price is right. I apologize if I come off harsh, it's just a bit of a frustration when you're in the market for an accelerator but don't want to pay high prices on old hardware without warranty especially if it's going to be used a lot. For a collector, fine. To use occasionally? Risky. I'm holding on to the edge of my seat watching new boards almost ready to be released for much less expense. I'm in the demographic for one of those. All the best with the sale. I'm sure someone with the budget and the desire will be happy to own it.

19 December 2016, 10:11	#13
tbtorro As You Wish Join Date: May 2015 Location: Denmark Age: 52 Posts: 37	Reduced to 700€ for Christmas..

08 January 2017, 20:47	#14
tbtorro As You Wish Join Date: May 2015 Location: Denmark Age: 52 Posts: 37	Lower price 650€

10 January 2017, 22:51	#15
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,354	Come the release of the Vampire A500 it will worth significantly less to all but the most die hard collector.

11 January 2017, 00:10	#17
demolition Unregistered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Copenhagen / DK Age: 43 Posts: 4,190	A new product like the Vampire is not the same as a classic old accelerator like this one, so comparing them directly like that is not really sensible. If you look at raw performance then the Vampire will severely beat it yes, but some people just like having genuine old-school stuff. The market for old school accelerators will not disappear even if the Vampire becomes available in quantities. If you wanted a really quick Amiga, you'd just run WinUAE on a cheap PC and be done with it. There are many reasons as to why this is just not 'right' for many people. WinUAE is great, but it will never replace a real Amiga just like the Vampire will never replace 'real' 68k CPUs, no matter how compatible it is.

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