Anyone used ELBOX's ZIV + Mediator VIV? opinions?

keropi · 23 June 2006, 08:06

Anyone used Elbox's combination of ZIV busboard + the Mediator ZIV??? any opinions? is it good? problems? should I grab one?
Thanx!

BinoX · 23 June 2006, 08:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by keropi

Anyone used Elbox's combination of ZIV busboard + the Mediator ZIV??? any opinions? is it good? problems? should I grab one?
Thanx!

Once I get my ZIV Busboard working I'll be buying a mediator ZIV... I can let you know then..

keropi · 23 June 2006, 08:48

lol

Zetr0 · 26 June 2006, 22:09

I think DocQ used to have / run a ZIV + ZIV PCI set up.

I used to run a ZIV setup (all amigas got dismantled in the move a few years ago) I recently bought a ZIV Pci mediator. so when i get round to it. I will test it. after i rebuild it...

I have a Voodoo 5500 PCI & Sound Blaster Live 1024 & TV Card & network card for it too... Its also gonna be running an A4008 + with 8MB ram SCSI card (18GB U2W

), all this combined with an 060 @ 50/66 with 64MB Ram

.

when i find the right chasis it will be built... I want it in a desk top ( finding one big enough is proving difficult

)

alewis · 26 June 2006, 22:24

Yikes. Regards desktop, have a gander at the Compaq Deskpro models (not the pizzabox sized ones). There is a "true" desktop model, circa 1997-2000, and then the "convertible" model, circa 2000+ which could be used a desktop or mini-tower. Not a bad case, pretty standard, and given some dremel work is on the cards, can be modded to suit your needs.

If unsure what a "true desktop" looks like, it has a slightly curved front facia. The other two are unmistakable. Quite a few deskpros on ebay, often very cheap.

Zetr0 · 26 June 2006, 22:35

Thanks for the info Alewis,

I did measure up some chasis / cases and because of the board riser(s) *first the Z4 and then the Z4PCI it forces the cards up quite high, I believe the dimensions needed are as follows.

X = 45cm (width)
Y = 14cm (height)
Z = 35cm (depth)

all the boxes i have seen on ebay seem slightly short in one or more dimensions.

Its a pitty i binned an old 386 desktop chasis, would of been perfect today

BinoX · 26 June 2006, 22:37

Hmm... Since you live in the UK... if you feel like driving down to Cornwall this weekend you can have a 4U rackmount case... that will fit anything.. lol (Including 4 PCs if they're stacked right... I've had that done.. lol)

Zetr0 · 26 June 2006, 22:47

You know its funny you should mention that,

Before i binned the rusty ancient thing, it was housed in a CAT3000 server box wich was ( 4U rack mountable )

sigh.....

The case i want will come along.... i knows it... the preciouses awaits zetr0... knowses thiss we does.....

alewis · 27 June 2006, 23:00

What about this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COMPAQ-DESKPRO...QQcmdZViewItem

another, cheaper, here

http://http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COMPAQ-...QQcmdZViewItem

Not having one to hand I can't comment on the dimensions though.

DamienD · 28 June 2006, 22:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zetr0

Its a pitty i binned an old 386 desktop chasis, would of been perfect today

Not that I have a "real" Amiga anymore, my A500 died many moons ago but I read the Hardware section anyway...

Hmmm, at my work there's an old Compaq 233 Desktop that hopefully we'll be getting rid of very soon. The only reason why it's still in use is that it has some old school banking software on it which works via modem transfer and the bank still hasn't produced updated software for WinXP or even over the internet. Can you believe this???

Anyway, my point is that if you are interested in this I can make sure that as soon as the bank updates their software I'll grab the Compaq 233 Desktop for you

Zetr0 · 29 June 2006, 01:12

Thanks Damien,

I would really appreciate that if its no trouble.

lets see, just to make it fruitfull *chuckle* take a tape measure into work tomorrow and size up the X Y and Z, you might want to wear black with a large hat (for that truly undertaker experience) lol

I am sure that if you manange to aquire this chasis, I am sure we could come to an AMIcable trade

DamienD · 05 July 2006, 14:26

Hello Zetr0,

I had the chance today to take a look at the PC and take some measurements for you

The case is pretty scratched though. Here's the details:

Model: DP2000 6266MMX
Width: 45cm
Length: 39cm (not including faceplate)
Height: 12.6cm

Let me know if you need any more information.

Zetr0 · 05 July 2006, 21:51

*runs off to shed with tape measure*

.... whooosh......

Zetr0 · 05 July 2006, 22:13

*sniff* *sniff*.... *boohoo*

i am afraid its just a smidge too small

I have included a wanted picture

should you of seen something like this, please call the athorities!

err me

23 June 2006, 08:06	#1
keropi . Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ioannina/Greece Posts: 5,040	Anyone used ELBOX's ZIV + Mediator VIV? opinions? Anyone used Elbox's combination of ZIV busboard + the Mediator ZIV??? any opinions? is it good? problems? should I grab one? Thanx!

05 July 2006, 22:13	#14
Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 49 Posts: 9,768	sniff sniff.... boohoo i am afraid its just a smidge too small I have included a wanted picture should you of seen something like this, please call the athorities! err me Attached Thumbnails

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26 June 2006, 22:09	#4
Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 49 Posts: 9,768	I think DocQ used to have / run a ZIV + ZIV PCI set up. I used to run a ZIV setup (all amigas got dismantled in the move a few years ago) I recently bought a ZIV Pci mediator. so when i get round to it. I will test it. after i rebuild it... I have a Voodoo 5500 PCI & Sound Blaster Live 1024 & TV Card & network card for it too... Its also gonna be running an A4008 + with 8MB ram SCSI card (18GB U2W ), all this combined with an 060 @ 50/66 with 64MB Ram . when i find the right chasis it will be built... I want it in a desk top ( finding one big enough is proving difficult )

26 June 2006, 22:24	#5
alewis Monochrome and 8 bit Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Underbarrow, Gods Country Age: 57 Posts: 600	Yikes. Regards desktop, have a gander at the Compaq Deskpro models (not the pizzabox sized ones). There is a "true" desktop model, circa 1997-2000, and then the "convertible" model, circa 2000+ which could be used a desktop or mini-tower. Not a bad case, pretty standard, and given some dremel work is on the cards, can be modded to suit your needs. If unsure what a "true desktop" looks like, it has a slightly curved front facia. The other two are unmistakable. Quite a few deskpros on ebay, often very cheap.

26 June 2006, 22:35	#6
Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 49 Posts: 9,768	Thanks for the info Alewis, I did measure up some chasis / cases and because of the board riser(s) *first the Z4 and then the Z4PCI it forces the cards up quite high, I believe the dimensions needed are as follows. X = 45cm (width) Y = 14cm (height) Z = 35cm (depth) all the boxes i have seen on ebay seem slightly short in one or more dimensions. Its a pitty i binned an old 386 desktop chasis, would of been perfect today

26 June 2006, 22:37	#7
BinoX Miggy Man Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cornwall, United Kingdom Age: 40 Posts: 831	Hmm... Since you live in the UK... if you feel like driving down to Cornwall this weekend you can have a 4U rackmount case... that will fit anything.. lol (Including 4 PCs if they're stacked right... I've had that done.. lol)

26 June 2006, 22:47	#8
Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 49 Posts: 9,768	You know its funny you should mention that, Before i binned the rusty ancient thing, it was housed in a CAT3000 server box wich was ( 4U rack mountable ) sigh..... The case i want will come along.... i knows it... the preciouses awaits zetr0... knowses thiss we does.....

27 June 2006, 23:00	#9
alewis Monochrome and 8 bit Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Underbarrow, Gods Country Age: 57 Posts: 600	What about this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COMPAQ-DESKPRO...QQcmdZViewItem another, cheaper, here http://http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COMPAQ-...QQcmdZViewItem Not having one to hand I can't comment on the dimensions though.

29 June 2006, 01:12	#11
Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 49 Posts: 9,768	Thanks Damien, I would really appreciate that if its no trouble. lets see, just to make it fruitfull chuckle take a tape measure into work tomorrow and size up the X Y and Z, you might want to wear black with a large hat (for that truly undertaker experience) lol I am sure that if you manange to aquire this chasis, I am sure we could come to an AMIcable trade

05 July 2006, 14:26	#12
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	Hello Zetr0, I had the chance today to take a look at the PC and take some measurements for you The case is pretty scratched though. Here's the details: Model: DP2000 6266MMX Width: 45cm Length: 39cm (not including faceplate) Height: 12.6cm Let me know if you need any more information.

05 July 2006, 21:51	#13
Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 49 Posts: 9,768	runs off to shed with tape measure .... whooosh......

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