Mulling over getting my A1200 serviced and maybe upgraded

[AndyFC]

Hi mikeymike.

The instability could be the PSU/accelerator. The 040 is quite power hungry and runs hot, so a vented trap door cover and a beefier PSU MIGHT be all you need.

There are plenty of upgrades available. You're right about the CF/IDE (or even SD to IDE) adapter, and this might also take less power than an old HDD. Check out Retropassion and Amigakit for some ideas of other expansions.

OS 3.2.1 has a load of enhancements, including file system fixes for large drives.

[AndyFC]

News flash, when you reach our age the years fly by anyway, but without kids your hair isn't as grey.

I heard a really great explanation for why time passes more quickly the older you get. Each year (or any period of time) becomes a smaller and smaller proportion of your life, the older you get.