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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: Coolit on April 07, 2008, 04:25:14 PM

Title: Upgrading to a Mediator 1200(TX) worth it?
Post by: Coolit on April 07, 2008, 04:25:14 PM

Hi All,

I'm thinking about upgrading my original Mediator 1200 to a Mediator 1200TX and changing my Voodoo 5500 to a Radeon 9200, I was wondering if this would be a good upgrade in terms of a speed boost, my current system consists of the following:-

Blizzard 1260 + SCSI module
198mb ram
9gb 10k SCSI drive (main drive)
Fast ATA MKIII
80GB IDE (Store)
SCSI CDRW
IDE DVD
Mediator 1200
Spider II
SB128
Voodoo 5500

I emailed Elbox asking about an upgrade/trade-in path but the email I received back from them seems to have referred to the 1200SX and not the original 1200, for those interested there seems to be an upgrade kit coming.

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> I'm thinking about upgrading the original Mediator 1200 to the newly
> released Mediator 1200TX. Is there going to be an approved upgrade path
> similar to the Trade-up program for the Fast ATA?

No, this upgrade will be much easier.
We will offer DYI upgrade pack.

Thanks for any help :-)

Title: Re: Upgrading to a Mediator 1200(TX) worth it?
Post by: Ianoakley on April 07, 2008, 04:42:42 PM

I am in a similar position as I have a Mediator LT4 and to justify the extra outlay is difficult. The news however that Radeon graphics cards are now compatible is good and Elbox have supplied me with the updated MMCD drivers. I'm hoping therfore that the Mediator LT4 will continue to suit my requirements but am aware that there is some extra hardware required for Radeon cards to work.

Am I correct however that to date Elbox have only mentioned an upgrade route from Mediator SX ?

Title: Re: Upgrading to a Mediator 1200(TX) worth it?
Post by: adonay on April 07, 2008, 04:49:38 PM

i belive they will sell some spacers for other mediators that will add the correct voltage ---

I thought about upgrading my mediator when possible too "SX" . My radeon is on its way by post so will post back when i know if it is worth it ...

Title: Re: Upgrading to a Mediator 1200(TX) worth it?
Post by: Crumb on April 07, 2008, 07:08:23 PM

Too little gain, IMHO.

And Radeons won't provide you Warp3D.

Title: Re: Upgrading to a Mediator 1200(TX) worth it?
Post by: adonay on April 07, 2008, 08:38:35 PM

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Crumb wrote:
Too little gain, IMHO.

And Radeons won't provide you Warp3D.

Dont get me wrong i will stil use the voodoo 3 at the same time and the radeon as a DMA buffer faster memory etc to see if i notice any difference .. Also support bigger res

Title: Re: Upgrading to a Mediator 1200(TX) worth it?
Post by: Coolit on April 08, 2008, 03:53:44 PM

Pretty much as I expected really, until there is some real advantage to upgrade I'm going to remain undecided.

I'm also a little worried that Elbox may release the Dragon soon (don't lol) which would mean another major upgrade.