Choosing the right Accelerator - Page 2

Retro-Nerd · 28 April 2010, 16:40

Just checked the card box. It's a M-Tec T1230/28 RTC@42MHz, and obviously identical with the DCE Viper 1230/28 RTC.

PowerPie5000 · 28 April 2010, 16:54

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Originally Posted by Retro-Nerd

No clue, i own only a M-Tec 1230/42Mhz and two Commodore A1200 (KS 3.0). And the card works without PCMCIA troubles with 8 MB fastram. But it's known, that the Escom boards have problems with some turbo cards. Can't verify the M-Tec for Commodore A1200 machines with KS 3.1.

I have an Escom A1200 with KS 3.1 roms, rev 1D4 motherboard and a 40mhz E-Matrix 1230 card installed with 32mb of RAM... The PCMCIA port works fine

My other A1200 (C= model) had a rev 1D1 motherboard and a 50mhz Magnum 1230 MK-II installed also with 32mb of RAM... the PCMCIA port did not work with this combination and the Magnum board did not work in my Escom A1200 (one of the reasons why i bought the E-Matrix card from Amigakit.com).

I've just sold my last C= A1200 to a friend so now i'm down to just 1 x A1200 (Escom) and 1 x A500 for nostalgia

Retro1234 · 28 April 2010, 16:58

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Originally Posted by PowerPie5000

I have an Escom A1200 with KS 1.3 roms,

Works with KS 1.3 amazing

PowerPie5000 · 28 April 2010, 16:59

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Originally Posted by DonAmiga

What do all think I should change up to 3.1 from 3.0

If you are planning on using it for just gaming/WHDLoad then there's not really any point in my opinion

PowerPie5000 · 28 April 2010, 17:00

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Originally Posted by Boo Boo

Works with KS 1.3 amazing

oops... typo! i obviously meant KS 3.1 roms (post fixed

)

DonAmiga · 28 April 2010, 21:18

looks like we've got some great info here. It good to see that the Team like to get thier teeth in about the nitty gritty

Just to recap: I need to update to OS 3.1, better off with a Type 2 preferably with CPU above 030, complete with Fast Ram, the higher the better, should be compatible with most software (future proof) and must not cause any conflict with PCMCIA.

Feel like I'm learning everyday.

Thanks Again for all your Input.

got to pop out for a bit, back later, and I'll see what the situation is on Amibay

cosmicfrog · 29 April 2010, 05:59

wow Zetro that post #2 should be copied and put somewhere + the other tit bits in this thread
it be a good resorce for us to use

mully · 29 April 2010, 11:17

Further to ZetrO's comments on pricing, looking back, this Amiga Format advert is sobering...

http://amr.abime.net/amr_popup_pictu...ilesize=469577

I had to chuckle, I used to look at those adverts in the day and dream on. How lucky we are now.

PowerPie5000 · 29 April 2010, 12:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonAmiga

Just to recap: I need to update to OS 3.1, better off with a Type 2 preferably with CPU above 030, complete with Fast Ram, the higher the better, should be compatible with most software (future proof) and must not cause any conflict with PCMCIA.

If you want something better than a 030 CPU with good compatibility then a 060 would be the best choice

. I personally would not bother with a 040 CPU as the 060 outperforms it, runs cooler and has better compatibility.... It will cost you more than a kidney though

DonAmiga · 29 April 2010, 13:55

New or Used?

Do you get many companies supplying top end Cards or are all the Best Cards on the Used Market?

Have been going through the links from Zetr0's post, can only seem to find the 1 new card

Thanks It Definitely an Adventure

PowerPie5000 · 29 April 2010, 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonAmiga

New or Used?

I was thinking about replacing my 030 accelrator board with a 060 but the prices seem to be around £300 used... and thats more than i'm willing to spend or can afford at the moment

DonAmiga · 30 April 2010, 16:12

Just Thought I'd let you all know what I have bought

I bought for my A1200, a Blizzard MKIV 1230, From Amibay. The card has No FPU, which is something I'll need to look into for future purchase.

I also managed to get a 128Mb SIMM, Also from Amibay.

So hope these are Ok and that they arrive soon.

Like to Thank everyone for there impute which was a great help in making my decision.

Will keep you posted when arrives and up an runing.

seuden · 30 April 2010, 16:38

You will not need an FPU.

fitzsteve · 30 April 2010, 16:38

Nice one DonAmiga, I'm sure you'll be very pleased with the Blizzard

I saw you are also looking for a stronger PSU, which is a very good Idea. I'm using one of Amigakits ATX-Amiga PSU's and its very good, one of those is about £25 but I got mine from a fellow Amibayer a bit cheaper so if one comes up great, if not Amigakit also sell them.

128mb will do you very proud indeed. Not a lot takes advantage of an FPU so there shouldn't be a rush to get one but it does complete the card I guess

Hope you enjoy your purchases.

Steve.

DonAmiga · 30 April 2010, 22:19

Cheer's Steve

should have PSU soon, didn't want to take the chance in blowing anything up

DonAmiga · 01 May 2010, 23:44

Thought I'd let you all know got my, a Blizzard MKIV 1230, From Amibay. this morning Transaction Went Very Well

And its now up and running and can now access all those Games

Zetr0 · 02 May 2010, 14:50

@DonAmiga

that blizzard card will serve you well indeed!

they are one of the best if not the best 030 card for the Amgia A1200.

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28 April 2010, 16:40	#21
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,453	Just checked the card box. It's a M-Tec T1230/28 RTC@42MHz, and obviously identical with the DCE Viper 1230/28 RTC.

28 April 2010, 21:18	#26
DonAmiga Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 523	looks like we've got some great info here. It good to see that the Team like to get thier teeth in about the nitty gritty Just to recap: I need to update to OS 3.1, better off with a Type 2 preferably with CPU above 030, complete with Fast Ram, the higher the better, should be compatible with most software (future proof) and must not cause any conflict with PCMCIA. Feel like I'm learning everyday. Thanks Again for all your Input. got to pop out for a bit, back later, and I'll see what the situation is on Amibay

29 April 2010, 05:59	#27
cosmicfrog The 1 who ribbits Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: leek, Staffs, UK Age: 56 Posts: 3,557	wow Zetro that post #2 should be copied and put somewhere + the other tit bits in this thread it be a good resorce for us to use

29 April 2010, 11:17	#28
mully Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 40	Further to ZetrO's comments on pricing, looking back, this Amiga Format advert is sobering... http://amr.abime.net/amr_popup_pictu...ilesize=469577 I had to chuckle, I used to look at those adverts in the day and dream on. How lucky we are now.

29 April 2010, 13:55	#30
DonAmiga Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 523	New or Used? Do you get many companies supplying top end Cards or are all the Best Cards on the Used Market? Have been going through the links from Zetr0's post, can only seem to find the 1 new card Thanks It Definitely an Adventure

30 April 2010, 16:12	#32
DonAmiga Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 523	Just Thought I'd let you all know what I have bought I bought for my A1200, a Blizzard MKIV 1230, From Amibay. The card has No FPU, which is something I'll need to look into for future purchase. I also managed to get a 128Mb SIMM, Also from Amibay. So hope these are Ok and that they arrive soon. Like to Thank everyone for there impute which was a great help in making my decision. Will keep you posted when arrives and up an runing.

30 April 2010, 16:38	#33
seuden uber cool demi god Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent/England Posts: 2,073	You will not need an FPU.

30 April 2010, 16:38	#34
fitzsteve Professional slacker! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kent, UK Age: 44 Posts: 6,683	Nice one DonAmiga, I'm sure you'll be very pleased with the Blizzard I saw you are also looking for a stronger PSU, which is a very good Idea. I'm using one of Amigakits ATX-Amiga PSU's and its very good, one of those is about £25 but I got mine from a fellow Amibayer a bit cheaper so if one comes up great, if not Amigakit also sell them. 128mb will do you very proud indeed. Not a lot takes advantage of an FPU so there shouldn't be a rush to get one but it does complete the card I guess Hope you enjoy your purchases. Steve.

30 April 2010, 22:19	#35
DonAmiga Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 523	Cheer's Steve should have PSU soon, didn't want to take the chance in blowing anything up

01 May 2010, 23:44	#36
DonAmiga Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 523	Thought I'd let you all know got my, a Blizzard MKIV 1230, From Amibay. this morning Transaction Went Very Well And its now up and running and can now access all those Games

02 May 2010, 14:50	#37
Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 49 Posts: 9,768	@DonAmiga that blizzard card will serve you well indeed! they are one of the best if not the best 030 card for the Amgia A1200.

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