Amiga A2000 - Is there any new 060s that are available?

[sheepz]

Hi

As me other post, I have got my A2000 back up and running, I have a TF1260 on my A1200 and its all I really need. Is there something for the A2000 that I am missing?

Regards

Barry

[sheepz]

Maybe I should have been more clear, is there any "NEW" accelerator cards for the A2000 that have the 060 processor? 

[sheepz]

Hi

That's great, I might get the TF536 for just now then swap it over to my A500 once the A2000 unit comes out.

Or Firebird, there is too much choice for my 32 year old computer 

Thanks

Barry

[sheepz]

You can not knock an good old 2000 Big D, it may have a slow buss but if you unload it with fast memory on the Accelerator you can put a graphics card and it's pretty good! I had a Tekmagic in my 2000 until the card died, now it's back on the Gforce 030. Need a Vampire!

Yeah, with all those Zorro slots, its what is keeping me away from the Vampire / Firebird as I would like to fill them with a graphics card, memory card and stuff, or I might as well have kept my A500 ( I lie, I have always wanted a big box amiga, although I could only afford a A1500  ).

Also, its such a cool looking machine with the key board and 1084st monitor on top!

[sheepz]

I have been chatting with Gunnar because I have at least 2 Zorro cards that cannot go, Must have Zorro w/Firebird!!

Chris

Hi Chris

If I was to go firebird my plan was to use a CPU to Zorro re-locator into the CPU slot. Will the Fireboard cause issues with the Zorro bus?

Regards

Barry

[sheepz]

Guunar says many have been tested, should not be a problem but not all cards can be tested because there are just too many of them.

Chris

Thanks Chris, I has ordered a TF536 so fingers crossed, but if it causes an issue I will just have to use it in my old A500! 

Regards

Barry

[sheepz]

Not sure but check out the Warp560,i think it could be used in a A2000

http://amigawarp.eu/1_6_warp560.html?a=gallery1

Hi Mechy

Looks good, I think I did see it, But at 500 EURO without a CPU and you have to use the full 68060 it get a bit too expensive.

The TF536 is due today so look forward to fitting it and giving it a go!

Regards

Barry

[sheepz]

Hi Sheepz, is it specifically a 060 CPU you want or something to make your A2000 faster?

There are a couple of recent options if it doesn't have to be an 060. As well as the Apollo Firebird you can also get the PiStorm: It replaces the 68000 CPU with an adapter and a Raspberry Pi 3 which then runs software to emulate a fast 68030. (loads of results if you Google it)

Hi Andy

As I said, I now have a TF536 which I am now more than happy with. Its just I dip in and out the Amiga scene and was just wondering what's available. I had a Pistorm on my A500+ but it didn't really do it for me. I like the building up of machines, more than the software side (anyhoo I have it for sale on eBay now as I have a A4000 project to pay for!)

Regards

Barry