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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: Bondmen on August 01, 2007, 03:08:18 AM
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I would like to solicit everyone and anyone's opinion regarding how best to configure a stock Amiga 1200 (in its original case) if one had unlimited funds. Baring the creation of any new hardware that doesn't yet exist, how would you configure such a stock Amiga 1200 in its original shell?
I ask this question because this is a project that I have intended to undertake for more than five years now. After I reach a definitive configuration, I plan to start purchasing the gear... Here's my take:
A1200 (Stock)
120GB 2.5" HD
Blizzard PPC603e+@240Mhz/060@50Mhz (128MB RAM)
BVision Video Adaptor (8MB RAM)
PCMCIA Wireless Network Card
Internal Scan Doubler/Flicker Fixer
Best USB add-on?
Best OS?
Best Sound adaptor?
** I am thinking that a internal CD/DVD-ROM is overkill in that I can network (ftp) to whatever media I would like to access and/or use an external when needed. What's more, the case mod is always too messy for my taste.
** I am willing to mod the bottom of the case to effectively cool the Blizzard PPC.
- Brian
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I sugest:
- A dataflier SCSI (put more 4 SCSI devices on IDE);
- Subway USB;
- A Delphina Flipper
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How about putting the 120GB on the Blizzard SCSI with an ACard SCSIDE. Much better performance than the onboard IDE.
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internal HDD and scandoubler get very hot. I'ld suggest a solid state disk and some passive cooling for the scandoubler.
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I think that the question needs to be refined somewhat... Ultimate 1200 for what purposes? For example if you're going to only be doing vintage type computing, do you really NEED a USB adapter?
Also, I'm not sure what the specs are on the BVision... but if you have a dedicated graphics "card" in there, why would you need a scan doubler/flicker fixer?
Depending on what you plan to do with the machine, "ultimate configuration" is going to have different requirements, unless all you're going for is some kind of "My Amiga has every add on ever made, that proves I have a giant penis" thing rather than trying to build a computer where you're actually going to use all the things you put in it. You may end up spending a lot of money on something that has no real use, when that same money could be put into an enhancement that would serve your needs better.