CD32 memory expansion

Amiga1992 · 26 February 2012, 21:37

Is the SX32 the only way to expand the memory of a CD32?
I find it an excellent games machine but if it has 8MB of Fast (I don't even care about an accelerator, I don't need it), it would be ideal for WHDLoad.

In all these years, nobody has been able or interested in hacking some more memory into this machine?

Gordon · 27 February 2012, 10:41

No, you also have the option of the SX-1

and PROModule

Amiga1992 · 27 February 2012, 11:31

All are old, hardly available, expensive and space consuming. I was wondering if anyone havked memory inside.

Mnemesi · 27 February 2012, 14:34

The Sx-32 Pro - or at least the revision I have - actually fits inside the CD32 with just a little bit of port expansion sitting on the outside. It's quite nice, but I have to agree on the other points - hard to find and usually quite expensive. I've been debating freeing mine simply on the principle that it's too rich for my needs. But I'm derailing the real topic here.

Amiga1992 · 27 February 2012, 14:45

Yeah I understand. It would be great if Jens Schoenefeld developed a memory expansion for the CD32. All I think the machine is that, a chunk of good Fast RAM to run WHDLoad and that's all. Accelerating it is unnecessary.

I'd get an SX32, but they are like 3 or 4 hundred pounds if not more, and rarely available!!!

FOL · 27 February 2012, 14:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akira

Yeah I understand. It would be great if Jens Schoenefeld developed a memory expansion for the CD32. All I think the machine is that, a chunk of good Fast RAM to run WHDLoad and that's all. Accelerating it is unnecessary.

I'd get an SX32, but they are like 3 or 4 hundred pounds if not more, and rarely available!!!

Jens wont do an expansion, unless atleast 300+ people are interested.
We started a thread to try and gain interest and get up to 300+.
I think we are currently at 20+.

Amiga1992 · 27 February 2012, 14:58

Where is this thread? That's a real shame.
I'd like to contribute.

Gordon · 27 February 2012, 15:05

How much would you pay for one if it ever got produced? Because dont forget, this is not a CD32 ACA equivalent. It would also need a motherboard connector, hard drive controller as well as memory.

Amiga1992 · 28 February 2012, 01:33

Found the thread.

Memory expansions like this? I don't know, depends on the spec. If it's just RAM or if it has a CF HD possibility.. i'd think a device like this is well worth 60 to 80 euros? I am thinking something like the fúria A600 accelerator...

This is exactly what I don't want to pay for:
http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?t=26107

26 February 2012, 21:37	#1
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,651	CD32 memory expansion Is the SX32 the only way to expand the memory of a CD32? I find it an excellent games machine but if it has 8MB of Fast (I don't even care about an accelerator, I don't need it), it would be ideal for WHDLoad. In all these years, nobody has been able or interested in hacking some more memory into this machine?

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27 February 2012, 10:41	#2
Gordon Settler Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Serf City Posts: 1,760	No, you also have the option of the SX-1 and PROModule

27 February 2012, 11:31	#3
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,651	All are old, hardly available, expensive and space consuming. I was wondering if anyone havked memory inside.

27 February 2012, 14:34	#4
Mnemesi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North America Age: 55 Posts: 58	The Sx-32 Pro - or at least the revision I have - actually fits inside the CD32 with just a little bit of port expansion sitting on the outside. It's quite nice, but I have to agree on the other points - hard to find and usually quite expensive. I've been debating freeing mine simply on the principle that it's too rich for my needs. But I'm derailing the real topic here.

27 February 2012, 14:45	#5
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,651	Yeah I understand. It would be great if Jens Schoenefeld developed a memory expansion for the CD32. All I think the machine is that, a chunk of good Fast RAM to run WHDLoad and that's all. Accelerating it is unnecessary. I'd get an SX32, but they are like 3 or 4 hundred pounds if not more, and rarely available!!!

27 February 2012, 14:58	#7
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,651	Where is this thread? That's a real shame. I'd like to contribute.

27 February 2012, 15:05	#8
Gordon Settler Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Serf City Posts: 1,760	How much would you pay for one if it ever got produced? Because dont forget, this is not a CD32 ACA equivalent. It would also need a motherboard connector, hard drive controller as well as memory.

28 February 2012, 01:33	#9
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,651	Found the thread. Memory expansions like this? I don't know, depends on the spec. If it's just RAM or if it has a CF HD possibility.. i'd think a device like this is well worth 60 to 80 euros? I am thinking something like the fúria A600 accelerator... This is exactly what I don't want to pay for: http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?t=26107

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