A1200 Tower Setup

jmmijo · 25 February 2002, 04:27

Okay, I need some feedback on this item available from Software Hut. It appears to be a standard A1200 that has been installed into the Power Tower case from Elbox. Here is the link to Software Hut's web site:

http://www.softhut.com/cgi-bin/test/...=3583547_14703

Since I'm having so many troubles with my A4000 I'm thinking of another AGA machine. Also the 1200 seems to have much more expansion items available, i.e., CPU/RAM expansion items.

Since this is in a tower and has the Elbox tower I can also upgrade to the PCI Mediator board. Just that the cost for another 4000 is more then one of these and a CPU upgrade board. Seems like this would be the better way to go.

Please let me know what you think, thanks

25 February 2002, 12:20

It's a bit expensive for a case and a plain 1200 but Power Tower always was. In this case, the no-hd one looks more profitable.

jmmijo · 25 February 2002, 20:22

Yes this is true but since I have so many extra HD's lying around, why purchase one with a measly 1GB. The other thing is that with this case and the ZIV board I can use Zorro cards, and if I decide the get the Mediator board too, then I can have access to PCI cards, again I have many cards that the Mediator software drivers support. So I'm gonna beg for a birthday present, of course that's next month

Thanks for your feedback Burseg. I still say it's cheaper then buying another A4000 PCB as I've priced those from Sotware Hut as well.

RetroMan · 25 February 2002, 20:31

It´s way cheaper to buy those parts from EBay one by one and put it all together ..... I just got all parts to build myself an A1200 Tower with ZIV Board and all, here´s what I spent (it´s in Euro, must be nearly the same as US$) :

A1200 Mobo : 5€
ZIV Board : 35€
Blizzard 1260/66Mhz. : 180€
Keyboard connector for PC Keyboard : 10€

For the Tower I used an old ATX Midi Tower ! I also used the 250W PC PSU .... so all I would need to fit your specs now would be a Mediator Board .....

and the Softwarehut thingy don´t even have a Turboboard

jmmijo · 25 February 2002, 21:01

This is true, but what of some of these items are not available via eBay? I guess I can always wait, but I'm not the most patient person when it comes to computer hardware

RetroMan · 25 February 2002, 21:06

Yah it´s true, the fact that I live in germany makes it lot easier for me to get Amiga parts anyway

Ah well, if money isn´t the point, get the A1200 Setup from Softwarehut, hope you enjoy

jmmijo · 26 February 2002, 06:52

I just got a replacement clock battery and a -5vdc voltage regulator as I've been having some problems with my 4000. They were cheap parts and if they work then I won't need to get another machine. But after having an AGA machine I would like to stick with one, if possible, that's why I've asked some questions about the A1200

25 February 2002, 04:27	#1
jmmijo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PDX Age: 62 Posts: 2,396	A1200 Tower Setup Okay, I need some feedback on this item available from Software Hut. It appears to be a standard A1200 that has been installed into the Power Tower case from Elbox. Here is the link to Software Hut's web site: http://www.softhut.com/cgi-bin/test/...=3583547_14703 Since I'm having so many troubles with my A4000 I'm thinking of another AGA machine. Also the 1200 seems to have much more expansion items available, i.e., CPU/RAM expansion items. Since this is in a tower and has the Elbox tower I can also upgrade to the PCI Mediator board. Just that the cost for another 4000 is more then one of these and a CPU upgrade board. Seems like this would be the better way to go. Please let me know what you think, thanks Last edited by jmmijo; 25 February 2002 at 05:02.

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25 February 2002, 12:20	#2
oldpx Posts: n/a	It's a bit expensive for a case and a plain 1200 but Power Tower always was. In this case, the no-hd one looks more profitable.

25 February 2002, 20:22	#3
jmmijo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PDX Age: 62 Posts: 2,396	Yes this is true but since I have so many extra HD's lying around, why purchase one with a measly 1GB. The other thing is that with this case and the ZIV board I can use Zorro cards, and if I decide the get the Mediator board too, then I can have access to PCI cards, again I have many cards that the Mediator software drivers support. So I'm gonna beg for a birthday present, of course that's next month Thanks for your feedback Burseg. I still say it's cheaper then buying another A4000 PCB as I've priced those from Sotware Hut as well.

25 February 2002, 20:31	#4
RetroMan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Germany Age: 51 Posts: 3,704	It´s way cheaper to buy those parts from EBay one by one and put it all together ..... I just got all parts to build myself an A1200 Tower with ZIV Board and all, here´s what I spent (it´s in Euro, must be nearly the same as US$) : A1200 Mobo : 5€ ZIV Board : 35€ Blizzard 1260/66Mhz. : 180€ Keyboard connector for PC Keyboard : 10€ For the Tower I used an old ATX Midi Tower ! I also used the 250W PC PSU .... so all I would need to fit your specs now would be a Mediator Board ..... and the Softwarehut thingy don´t even have a Turboboard

25 February 2002, 21:01	#5
jmmijo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PDX Age: 62 Posts: 2,396	This is true, but what of some of these items are not available via eBay? I guess I can always wait, but I'm not the most patient person when it comes to computer hardware

25 February 2002, 21:06	#6
RetroMan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Germany Age: 51 Posts: 3,704	Yah it´s true, the fact that I live in germany makes it lot easier for me to get Amiga parts anyway Ah well, if money isn´t the point, get the A1200 Setup from Softwarehut, hope you enjoy

26 February 2002, 06:52	#7
jmmijo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PDX Age: 62 Posts: 2,396	I just got a replacement clock battery and a -5vdc voltage regulator as I've been having some problems with my 4000. They were cheap parts and if they work then I won't need to get another machine. But after having an AGA machine I would like to stick with one, if possible, that's why I've asked some questions about the A1200

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