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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: bubba on March 12, 2007, 03:45:36 PM

Title: GFX Cards and Elbox Mediator
Post by: bubba on March 12, 2007, 03:45:36 PM

I'm considering buying a mediator for my 1200 tower project.  It's not clear what additional software I might need.  Does the Mediator come with RTG software like CyberGFX?  

Also, what is the minimum type of accelerator I should be using with the mediator.   I have a Blizzard IV 030@50mhz with 16MB.  Is this going to work or do I need something more powerful?

Thx,
Bubba

Title: Re: GFX Cards and Elbox Mediator
Post by: McVenco on March 12, 2007, 03:59:57 PM

To use the Mediator an accelerator isn't really required, but if you want to add some hardware like a GFX-card or networkcard, a little extra speed might come in handy.

Your Blizzard will do just fine, but if you want raw speed you can always look for a 68060 card (or a BlizzardPPC) of course.

Title: Re: GFX Cards and Elbox Mediator
Post by: motorollin on March 12, 2007, 04:00:49 PM

All the software you need comes with the Mediator. The Mediator is compatible with 030, 040 or 060, but I would recommend at least an 040 to get the best out of it.

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moto

Title: Re: GFX Cards and Elbox Mediator
Post by: Amigaz on March 12, 2007, 04:01:56 PM

The Mediator uses the Picasso96 RTG system which isn't included...Elbox only provides some hacked P96 drivers

Title: Re: GFX Cards and Elbox Mediator
Post by: motorollin on March 12, 2007, 04:09:15 PM

Oh yeah oops. If you've got OS3.9 then you've already got P96.

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moto

Title: Re: GFX Cards and Elbox Mediator
Post by: rkauer on March 12, 2007, 06:42:08 PM

The OFFICIAL hardware requirements are:

 Amiga 1200 in tower case with a 4MB RAM expansion card.

 The recommended configuration is: Amiga 1200 in the E/BOX tower case, any 68060 (or PPC with 68060) turbo card with 64MB RAM, a SharkPPC G3/G4 card with 256MB SDRAM, a Voodoo4 graphic card.

Title: Re: GFX Cards and Elbox Mediator
Post by: rkauer on March 12, 2007, 06:45:58 PM

Note there is NO NEED to have any kind of acelerator in the Amiga, only 4 Mb Fast RAM.

Title: Re: GFX Cards and Elbox Mediator
Post by: cv643d on March 12, 2007, 07:16:43 PM

I am also interested in the Mediator for my A1200T.

Can you run any resolution on the Voodoo3 in WB? I see it supports up to 2046*1536 at 75Hz. But could you run 32bit 1920x1200 or 32 bit 1600x1200?

Do you think I can hack a cable together and use my Eyetech Bmon with the Voodoo card?