A2000 accelerator

toples50 · 23 February 2018, 10:33

I have two A2000 and I'm looking for a cheap accelerator.Which is the cheapest option to accelerate the A2000?Maybe an 68010 CPU?

Daedalus · 23 February 2018, 11:31

A 68010 is probably the cheapest, yes, but also the slowest. Some software will show a small speedup, but in general it won't be a noticeable improvement. Next is a TF530 accelerator, either the A500 version with an adaptor or a modified version for the 2000. This will give you an 030 and fast RAM for far less than classic 030 accelerators typically sell for.

MigaTech · 23 February 2018, 11:39

Any original accelerator for the A2K is going to be quite expensive as they are rare. Unless you try to find a later type.

Kipper2k does the 504 & 508IDE and although they do not speed up the computer by a massive amount, they do offer CF HD slot and 4/8MB fast ram. They were originally designed for the A500.

The device slots into the MC68000 CPU slot and then the CPU piggy backs on the 504 or 508IDE whichever you chose. On the 500 you have to solder a wire to the Zorro port. The procedure maybe different on the A2K? I have not installed one on that machine. Kipper2k would gladly advise you on how to install correctly. There are lots of devices that can help improve your computer.

As for your 68010 question. The speed difference would hardly be notice and in fact you would find that the 010 would be less compatible with certain software. Stick with the 68000 until you find an alternative.

You might be able to find someone building the TF range of upgrades, again originally designed for the A500 but I am sure they could be or have been, adapted for use with the A2K.

kgc210 · 23 February 2018, 12:23

I agree with what has been said above, the cheapest option really is the TF530 with a Kipper2K A2000 Co-pro Adapter or a couple of DIP64 sockets stacked to clear components on the A2000 motherboard.

You get a 68030 and optional FPU running at 25mhz +
2MB of really fast RAM,
IDE connector
SPI port which is in development, should be able to use ethernet or MP3 decoder chip in the future.

You can still use other RAM add on cards. But if you stick to either a stock WB3.1 or BetterWB you don't need a mass of RAM.

indigolemon · 23 February 2018, 12:48

I did see someone had refactored the board to go straight into the A2000's processor slot, but never heard much more after - would be a very neat design

toples50 · 24 February 2018, 18:09

Thanks guys.Another option is the Supra Turbo 28.

kgc210 · 24 February 2018, 18:25

The problem is finding one for Sale, also it's still only the 68000 with no ram or storage options just running quicker at 28mhz.

What do you actually want to use the system for?
Also do you have any expansions in there at the moment such as RAM or Harddrives etc?

toples50 · 24 February 2018, 22:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgc210

The problem is finding one for Sale, also it's still only the 68000 with no ram or storage options just running quicker at 28mhz.

What do you actually want to use the system for?
Also do you have any expansions in there at the moment such as RAM or Harddrives etc?

I have a GVP HC+8 series II with 8MB of ram and a hard disk.I don't want it for something special just a small speed bump.I have other Amiga's for more intensive apps.

Codetsu · 25 February 2018, 10:27

supra 28 give you serious bust up if you have some Fast memory

toples50 · 28 February 2018, 18:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Codetsu

supra 28 give you serious bust up if you have some Fast memory

But i think its rare to find it...

plasmab · 28 February 2018, 19:16

My TF534I board will be A2000 compatible. Cheap to build yourself and open source.

23 February 2018, 10:33	#1
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23 February 2018, 11:31	#2
Daedalus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dublin, then Glasgow Posts: 6,334	A 68010 is probably the cheapest, yes, but also the slowest. Some software will show a small speedup, but in general it won't be a noticeable improvement. Next is a TF530 accelerator, either the A500 version with an adaptor or a modified version for the 2000. This will give you an 030 and fast RAM for far less than classic 030 accelerators typically sell for.

23 February 2018, 11:39	#3
MigaTech Only Amiga !! Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 588	Any original accelerator for the A2K is going to be quite expensive as they are rare. Unless you try to find a later type. *Kipper2k* does the 504 & 508IDE and although they do not speed up the computer by a massive amount, they do offer CF HD slot and 4/8MB fast ram. They were originally designed for the A500. The device slots into the MC68000 CPU slot and then the CPU piggy backs on the 504 or 508IDE whichever you chose. On the 500 you have to solder a wire to the Zorro port. The procedure maybe different on the A2K? I have not installed one on that machine. *Kipper2k* would gladly advise you on how to install correctly. There are lots of devices that can help improve your computer. As for your 68010 question. The speed difference would hardly be notice and in fact you would find that the 010 would be less compatible with certain software. Stick with the 68000 until you find an alternative. You might be able to find someone building the TF range of upgrades, again originally designed for the A500 but I am sure they could be or have been, adapted for use with the A2K.

23 February 2018, 12:23	#4
kgc210 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Stoke-On-Trent, England Posts: 450	I agree with what has been said above, the cheapest option really is the TF530 with a Kipper2K A2000 Co-pro Adapter or a couple of DIP64 sockets stacked to clear components on the A2000 motherboard. You get a 68030 and optional FPU running at 25mhz + 2MB of really fast RAM, IDE connector SPI port which is in development, should be able to use ethernet or MP3 decoder chip in the future. You can still use other RAM add on cards. But if you stick to either a stock WB3.1 or BetterWB you don't need a mass of RAM.

23 February 2018, 12:48	#5
indigolemon Bit Copying Bard Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Kelty, Fife, Scotland Age: 41 Posts: 1,293	I did see someone had refactored the board to go straight into the A2000's processor slot, but never heard much more after - would be a very neat design

24 February 2018, 18:09	#6
toples50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Greece Posts: 143	Thanks guys.Another option is the Supra Turbo 28.

24 February 2018, 18:25	#7
kgc210 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Stoke-On-Trent, England Posts: 450	The problem is finding one for Sale, also it's still only the 68000 with no ram or storage options just running quicker at 28mhz. What do you actually want to use the system for? Also do you have any expansions in there at the moment such as RAM or Harddrives etc?

25 February 2018, 10:27	#9
Codetsu Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: next to Mordor Posts: 147	supra 28 give you serious bust up if you have some Fast memory

28 February 2018, 19:16	#11
plasmab Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: UK Posts: 2,917	My TF534I board will be A2000 compatible. Cheap to build yourself and open source.

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