Rare Ram Expansion for A500 - A1000 - 8MB

Peter · 03 March 2009, 16:40

Don't see too many of these - a huge 8MB expansion for an A500 or A1000...

Made by Cortex...

It's in great condition...

It has the through port option.
I don't have the power supply - I think it may have been optional - guess you may need it if using something via the through port... there is no indication as to what power supply to use - I will have to research this, unless anyone knows...

I don't know whether I will use it or not now as I have just taken delivery of an A600 so it might find itself creeping back onto ebay at some stage but it's such a nice robust old thing - I would kick myself if I ever picked up an A500 and I had got rid of this - I don't suppose you would see too many of these.

seuden · 03 March 2009, 16:52

Nice, how much would one of them have cost you back in the day I wonder, I wonder how much they'd go on ebay for today?

alexh · 03 March 2009, 16:58

Not much when you can get an A590 or a GVP HD8+ which also has SCSI for £50

cosmicfrog · 03 March 2009, 17:01

I used to have 1 of those many moons ago

Peter · 03 March 2009, 17:30

Going by some old Amiga Format magazine adverts, something like this could sell for up to around £289.00 back in the day.

I paid a tenner for it - which was of course a real bargain.

It isn't rare in the sense that I could retire from the proceeds if I sold it... you just don't see too many around - I used to have a Supra RAM expansion a while back - I bought it as untested but on setting up I discovered it had 8MB and not 2 as stated - that was a result.

The Supra certainly took up less desk space than the Cortex would but I still think the Cortex is a nice find.

It would be very interesting to see what either an A590 or a GVP HD8+ do go for in good condition on ebay now - I might keep an eye out for these... there's nothing on ebay like that at present...

As the expression goes on eab... thinks are worth as much as you want to pay for them.

Zetr0 · 03 March 2009, 17:43

for £10 my friend,

keep it..... it will become *expensive* rare one day

Paul_s · 03 March 2009, 17:55

I've been after one of those for ages.. Airey36 had one for sale on eBay for £30 last year BIN. Someone beat me to it though. If you ever want to sell give me a bell!

Peter · 03 March 2009, 18:26

Good old Airey36... glad to see he is still going strong...

Rest assured, if I ever decide to sell I will be certain to let you know...

alexh · 03 March 2009, 18:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter

It would be very interesting to see what either an A590 or a GVP HD8+ do go for in good condition on ebay now - I might keep an eye out for these... there's nothing on ebay like that at present...

£37.32

Peter · 03 March 2009, 20:41

Someone got a really nice item there Alex - and in very good condition as well... I hope it worked... if it does and the buyer has a power supply for it I bet they are very happy with that purchase...

alexh · 03 March 2009, 21:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter

if the buyer has a power supply for it

He doesn't need one. Final auction prices of under £50 are not uncommon for A590/GVP HD8+

rare_j · 03 March 2009, 23:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexh

Not much when you can get an A590 or a GVP HD8+ which also has SCSI for £50

Only problem with that is you need two 4mb 30 pin simms to achieve the 8mb... I haven't found them so easy to come by.

The Cortex ram brick lets you use 8 1mb simms it seems, which can be had for 8 pence.

Peter · 03 March 2009, 23:16

That was an interesting link about the power option Alex - cheers

alexh · 04 March 2009, 00:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by rare_j

Only problem with that is you need two 4mb 30 pin simms to achieve the 8mb... I haven't found them so easy to come by.

They are like dog shit. They are everywhere. They made hundreds of millions of them.

First search 4 x 4MB 30-pin SIMM for £2.80!!

rare_j · 05 March 2009, 00:13

Typical!!!!!

Last time I looked there were none. And the time before that!

gklinger · 07 March 2009, 05:11

I've never seen on of those before. It's impressive.

Peter · 14 May 2009, 10:43

My Cortex Ram Expansion made in onto the Amiga Hardware Database website... I think it looks excellent.

Click here to See some pictures...

cosmicfrog · 14 May 2009, 12:26

indeed that looks very nice

Jope · 14 May 2009, 13:21

The supraram is more compact. :-)

Peter · 14 May 2009, 18:30

Yes - you are right the Supra is much more slimline...
I used to have an 8MB Supra... The only picture I have of it now is this one with it's lid off...

The Cortex does have the advantage of providing you with a place to stand your Tea Cup though...

rkauer · 15 May 2009, 06:02

I use to have the "accelerator" (68000 @28MHz). I bet the RAM have more use.

zipper · 15 May 2009, 07:47

I used to have Supra 28 MHz, too. It was nippy compared to original but needed at least that slow ram expansion to work. It really accelerated things - for instance F1GP and Lotus series. And floppy reading too!

Zetr0 · 15 May 2009, 11:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter

My Cortex Ram Expansion made in onto the Amiga Hardware Database website... I think it looks excellent.

Click here to See some pictures...

Looks lovely peter!!!!!

hey, I have noticed that the card has a through port, however the casing does not!?

so although you could use the card with a combination of others (say hardddisk drive) you cannot as theres no opening in the metal case....

I have some hardware here i need to submit to Alex on amiga.resource including a dissaembled GVP ram simm

Peter · 15 May 2009, 15:57

The casing does have a side panel - the removal of two small screws underneath allows the panel to be removed and gives access to the through port...

Peter · 17 February 2010, 00:46

Having just got hold of an A500 it at last gave me the chance to fully test the Cortex Expansion I have... I am pleased to report that it works fine with all 8MB of RAM showing up - and the little Green light works!!!

Peter · 04 October 2010, 22:25

I am listing my Cortex 8MB A500 RAM expansion on Ebay later tonight - I'll put the link in the Ebay section when I do it....

Rather than have it sit in a box it makes sense to sell it and let someone else enjoy it!
It is a great item and I have never seen another one - it is a piece of Amiga history now being featured on the Amiga Resourse website...!

I am selling my A500 set up to fund other projects - like what's for dinner tomorrow...

Paul_s · 04 October 2010, 22:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter

I am listing my Cortex 8MB A500 RAM expansion on Ebay later tonight - I'll put the link in the Ebay section when I do it....

Rather than have it sit in a box it makes sense to sell it and let someone else enjoy it!
It is a great item and I have never seen another one - it is a piece of Amiga history now being featured on the Amiga Resourse website...!

I am selling my A500 set up to fund other projects - like what's for dinner tomorrow...

funk eBay, how much do you want for it

prowler · 04 October 2010, 23:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul_s

funk eBay, how much do you want for it

I was going to post something like that, Paul.

Then I saw that you'd mentioned your interest earlier, so left it open for you.

It's a superb add-on for an A500.

Peter · 04 October 2010, 23:12

I'll pm you to discuss Paul...

03 March 2009, 16:40	#1
Peter Unemployed & Lovin' it Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Garden of England Age: 44 Posts: 2,493	Rare Ram Expansion for A500 - A1000 - 8MB Don't see too many of these - a huge 8MB expansion for an A500 or A1000... Made by Cortex... It's in great condition... It has the through port option. I don't have the power supply - I think it may have been optional - guess you may need it if using something via the through port... there is no indication as to what power supply to use - I will have to research this, unless anyone knows... I don't know whether I will use it or not now as I have just taken delivery of an A600 so it might find itself creeping back onto ebay at some stage but it's such a nice robust old thing - I would kick myself if I ever picked up an A500 and I had got rid of this - I don't suppose you would see too many of these. __________________ Help me find the Amiga game called "Scavenge"

03 March 2009, 16:58	#3
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 10,518	Not much when you can get an A590 or a GVP HD8+ which also has SCSI for £50 __________________ Thalion Webshrine

03 March 2009, 17:01	#4
cosmicfrog The 1 who ribbits Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: leek, Staffs, UK Age: 45 Posts: 3,552	I used to have 1 of those many moons ago __________________ When in dought RIBBIT .... If it dos`t work hit it with a hammer, if that dos`t work get a bigger hammer.......... Have U scen my sanity Pill`s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . // *This Years Software on Last Years Hardware \\//-- Amiga* --**

03 March 2009, 17:30	#5
Peter Unemployed & Lovin' it Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Garden of England Age: 44 Posts: 2,493	Going by some old Amiga Format magazine adverts, something like this could sell for up to around £289.00 back in the day. I paid a tenner for it - which was of course a real bargain. It isn't rare in the sense that I could retire from the proceeds if I sold it... you just don't see too many around - I used to have a Supra RAM expansion a while back - I bought it as untested but on setting up I discovered it had 8MB and not 2 as stated - that was a result. The Supra certainly took up less desk space than the Cortex would but I still think the Cortex is a nice find. It would be very interesting to see what either an A590 or a GVP HD8+ do go for in good condition on ebay now - I might keep an eye out for these... there's nothing on ebay like that at present... As the expression goes on eab... thinks are worth as much as you want to pay for them. __________________ Help me find the Amiga game called "Scavenge" Last edited by Peter; 03 March 2009 at 17:42.

03 March 2009, 17:43	#6
Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 38 Posts: 9,185	for £10 my friend, keep it..... it will become expensive rare one day __________________ Luscious Linkie Time:- www.AmiBay.com Old Skooler

03 March 2009, 16:52	#2
seuden uber cool demi god Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent/England Posts: 1,739	Nice, how much would one of them have cost you back in the day I wonder, I wonder how much they'd go on ebay for today?

03 March 2009, 17:55	#7
Paul_s Stuck in 1985 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amigaville Age: 35 Posts: 2,841	I've been after one of those for ages.. Airey36 had one for sale on eBay for £30 last year BIN. Someone beat me to it though. If you ever want to sell give me a bell! __________________ Memotech MX512 with optional Kelly LeBrock barbie doll generator...

03 March 2009, 18:26	#8
Peter Unemployed & Lovin' it Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Garden of England Age: 44 Posts: 2,493	Good old Airey36... glad to see he is still going strong... Rest assured, if I ever decide to sell I will be certain to let you know... __________________ Help me find the Amiga game called "Scavenge"

03 March 2009, 20:41	#10
Peter Unemployed & Lovin' it Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Garden of England Age: 44 Posts: 2,493	Someone got a really nice item there Alex - and in very good condition as well... I hope it worked... if it does and the buyer has a power supply for it I bet they are very happy with that purchase... __________________ Help me find the Amiga game called "Scavenge"

03 March 2009, 23:16	#13
Peter Unemployed & Lovin' it Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Garden of England Age: 44 Posts: 2,493	That was an interesting link about the power option Alex - cheers __________________ Help me find the Amiga game called "Scavenge"

05 March 2009, 00:13	#15
rare_j Zone Friend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Posts: 507	Typical!!!!! Last time I looked there were none. And the time before that! __________________ What is "elbow grease" and where can I buy it? :confused

07 March 2009, 05:11	#16
gklinger Vegetable Lasagna Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto, CANADA Age: 43 Posts: 711	I've never seen on of those before. It's impressive. __________________ Call me Golan; my parents did.

14 May 2009, 10:43	#17
Peter Unemployed & Lovin' it Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Garden of England Age: 44 Posts: 2,493	My Cortex Ram Expansion made in onto the Amiga Hardware Database website... I think it looks excellent. Click here to See some pictures... __________________ Help me find the Amiga game called "Scavenge"

14 May 2009, 12:26	#18
cosmicfrog The 1 who ribbits Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: leek, Staffs, UK Age: 45 Posts: 3,552	indeed that looks very nice __________________ When in dought RIBBIT .... If it dos`t work hit it with a hammer, if that dos`t work get a bigger hammer.......... Have U scen my sanity Pill`s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . // *This Years Software on Last Years Hardware \\//-- Amiga* --**

14 May 2009, 13:21	#19
Jope - Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Helsinki / Finland Age: 32 Posts: 4,061	The supraram is more compact. :-)

14 May 2009, 18:30	#20
Peter Unemployed & Lovin' it Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Garden of England Age: 44 Posts: 2,493	Yes - you are right the Supra is much more slimline... I used to have an 8MB Supra... The only picture I have of it now is this one with it's lid off... The Cortex does have the advantage of providing you with a place to stand your Tea Cup though... __________________ Help me find the Amiga game called "Scavenge" Last edited by Peter; 14 May 2009 at 21:02.

15 May 2009, 06:02	#21
rkauer I hate potatos and shirts Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sao Leopoldo / Brazil Age: 47 Posts: 3,477	I use to have the "accelerator" (68000 @28MHz). I bet the RAM have more use. __________________ Amigan since 1989 Known drunk since 1982 (don't know quite well, I was drunk) 13 Amigas at home Finally a Z3 one! I'll stick with 'Cachaça do Inter' for this week: Chivas gives headaches! :D

15 May 2009, 07:47	#22
zipper Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: finland Posts: 869	I used to have Supra 28 MHz, too. It was nippy compared to original but needed at least that slow ram expansion to work. It really accelerated things - for instance F1GP and Lotus series. And floppy reading too!

15 May 2009, 15:57	#24
Peter Unemployed & Lovin' it Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Garden of England Age: 44 Posts: 2,493	The casing does have a side panel - the removal of two small screws underneath allows the panel to be removed and gives access to the through port... __________________ Help me find the Amiga game called "Scavenge"

17 February 2010, 00:46	#25
Peter Unemployed & Lovin' it Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Garden of England Age: 44 Posts: 2,493	Having just got hold of an A500 it at last gave me the chance to fully test the Cortex Expansion I have... I am pleased to report that it works fine with all 8MB of RAM showing up - and the little Green light works!!! __________________ Help me find the Amiga game called "Scavenge" Last edited by Peter; 17 February 2010 at 01:30.

04 October 2010, 22:25	#26
Peter Unemployed & Lovin' it Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Garden of England Age: 44 Posts: 2,493	I am listing my Cortex 8MB A500 RAM expansion on Ebay later tonight - I'll put the link in the Ebay section when I do it.... Rather than have it sit in a box it makes sense to sell it and let someone else enjoy it! It is a great item and I have never seen another one - it is a piece of Amiga history now being featured on the Amiga Resourse website...! I am selling my A500 set up to fund other projects - like what's for dinner tomorrow... __________________ Help me find the Amiga game called "Scavenge"

04 October 2010, 23:12	#29
Peter Unemployed & Lovin' it Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Garden of England Age: 44 Posts: 2,493	I'll pm you to discuss Paul... __________________ Help me find the Amiga game called "Scavenge"

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