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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: samanosuke on February 06, 2005, 04:45:26 PM

Title: Any problems running a CS Mk II 060 in an A4000D?
Post by: samanosuke on February 06, 2005, 04:45:26 PM

I am waiting for the said board to arrive but I wonder if there´ll be any heat issues when used in a stock desktop? I have a few Zorro boards already installed (PIV, Powerflyer, IOBlix).

Title: Re: Any problems running a CS Mk II 060 in an A4000D?
Post by: adolescent on February 06, 2005, 07:27:51 PM

I ran a CS Mk2 060/66MHz for a few months with no problems.  I now have a passively cooled Mk3 060/50MHz in there with no heat problems.

Title: Re: Any problems running a CS Mk II 060 in an A4000D?
Post by: nex4060 on February 06, 2005, 07:55:22 PM

I'm running with a CSMKII 060@50Mhz in mine with no problems. However I have put a small fan with low rotation (12v fan at 7v)on the 060, but it is not something you need.

Title: Re: Any problems running a CS Mk II 060 in an A4000D?
Post by: Ilwrath on February 06, 2005, 09:11:05 PM

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I'm running with a CSMKII 060@50Mhz in mine with no problems. However I have put a small fan with low rotation (12v fan at 7v)on the 060, but it is not something you need.

Yep.  My CS-MK2-060/50mhz has been in my original A4000 desktop case for quite a long time, now.  (10 years now? eeks!)  Only addition was a small 486-style heatsink/fan combo.  It's had a long and happy life, co-existing with the CyberSCSI module, two hot-running 1GB SCSI Fireball HDs, two internal high-density floppies, and various assortments of Zorro cards.  (Currently a CGX/3D and an A2065 ethernet.)

(My system was quite an impressive high-end rig in 1995.  Maybe less so, now in 2005.  ;-)  )

Title: Re: Any problems running a CS Mk II 060 in an A4000D?
Post by: TjLaZer on February 07, 2005, 05:40:19 AM

I had a MK2 060@60Mhz in my A3000D (Yes that's right) for years and it ran perfectly.  No fan/heat sync either!  It's in my 3000T now since that is a "cooler" machine. :banana:

Title: Re: Any problems running a CS Mk II 060 in an A4000D?
Post by: samanosuke on February 18, 2005, 04:19:07 PM

I should be able to overclock it too? Any links to a guide on overclocking a Mk II? I have never overclocked a board before.

Title: Re: Any problems running a CS Mk II 060 in an A4000D?
Post by: x56h34 on February 18, 2005, 04:30:24 PM

CSMK2 was designed with A4000D in mind, so it's best compatible with it, as if you ever wish to attach the optional SCSI module, the fitting is most user friendly with A4000D systems as the included external connector SCSI backplate was made to fit with A4000D case in mind.

A3000, A3000T, and A4000T are all also compatible, however fitting and using the CyberSCSI module with those is a little more user-unfriendly, due to the specific design of the SCSI external connector plate.

Title: Re: Any problems running a CS Mk II 060 in an A4000D?
Post by: samanosuke on February 18, 2005, 06:18:57 PM

I'm not really fussed about SCSI as I have a Powerflyer so I get good read/write speeds without. Just wondering about overclocking now that I know that heat isn't so much of an issue...

Title: Re: Any problems running a CS Mk II 060 in an A4000D?
Post by: X-ray on February 18, 2005, 08:36:13 PM

I overclocked my MKII for a while. It is a simple matter of changing the oscillator on the board. Your stock MKII will have a 50mHz oscillator and you just need to get a 60mHz one. Make sure you get the right type. There was another thread where a user asked what sort to get, but I can't remember the thread title. Redrumloa or AmigaKit should be able to get the right oscillator for you. It is the rectangular one not the square one. Its exactly like the 50mHz one on your card, but it is 60mHz. If you overclock, you might get crashes if your SIMMS aren't fast enough and you definitely will get cashes with the SCSI module attached.