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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: barney on November 29, 2008, 03:38:28 PM

Title: Amiga 3000 running OS 3.9
Post by: barney on November 29, 2008, 03:38:28 PM

In sombody's opinion, are these requirements sufficient to run OS 3.9 with no problems or slowdowns?

Amiga 3000 Desktop
2 MB chip ram
16 MB Fast Ram
KS 3.1
2.1 GB Hard Drive

Thanks.

Barney

Title: Re: Amiga 3000 running OS 3.9
Post by: tonyyeb on November 29, 2008, 03:41:26 PM

I ran my 3000 with the same config with 3.9 and it was horrible. Very slow. 3.1 was the best IMHO. I was told that with a dedicated graphics card it would have been much better.

Title: Re: Amiga 3000 running OS 3.9
Post by: ferrellsl on November 29, 2008, 03:42:19 PM

That should work just fine but more fast ram is always better.

Title: Re: Amiga 3000 running OS 3.9
Post by: tonyyeb on November 29, 2008, 04:23:22 PM

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ferrellsl wrote:
That should work just fine but more fast ram is always better.

Rather than 'should work' I can tell you from personal experience, the speed diff between 3.1 and 3.9 is big.

Title: Re: Amiga 3000 running OS 3.9
Post by: barney on November 29, 2008, 04:27:17 PM

Thanks for the help. I guess I will have to stick with 3.1 for now until I get some new hardware. Thanks.

Banrey

Title: Re: Amiga 3000 running OS 3.9
Post by: save2600 on November 29, 2008, 05:59:19 PM

I run 3.9 on an A2500 and have not experienced 'slow downs' other than slightly slower icon loads. Might depend on what all you're doing with it though.

@ tonyyeb,

What programs are you running that would/should run slower on 3.9 vs. 3.1?

My config: A2500 w/ 25mhz 030 GVP combo card. 9mb 32-bit fast ram and 2mb ECS chip.

Title: Re: Amiga 3000 running OS 3.9
Post by: tonyyeb on November 29, 2008, 06:17:37 PM

Just the general workbench experience. Opening windows etc... Much quicker with 3.1.

Title: Re: Amiga 3000 running OS 3.9
Post by: save2600 on November 29, 2008, 06:20:45 PM

Sure, that's why I keep the WB colours low, usually 8-16. But overall, I'm very pleased with OS3.9 on my A2500.

Title: Re: Amiga 3000 running OS 3.9
Post by: Tenacious on November 29, 2008, 06:20:52 PM

Os 3.9 (not shure about 3.5) uses a new icon engine that practically mandates the use of RTG.  Picasso II or IV work very nicely.  Without RTG, icons and workbench use is very sluggish.

However, with RTG, OS 3.9 looks as modern as any other OS.  On my setup, OS 3.9 is very responsive.  I also have a 3000 with Picasso II and 8 Megs of fast memeory (no accelerator).  It is a little slower but still very pleasant to use.

Title: Re: Amiga 3000 running OS 3.9
Post by: A4000_Mad on November 29, 2008, 06:48:42 PM

@ barney

I happily used OS3.9 for a very long time before I got a GFX card. I'd suggest you give it a try on a different hard drive if you don't want to upgrade your current installation :-)

Title: Re: Amiga 3000 running OS 3.9
Post by: Zac67 on November 29, 2008, 09:45:53 PM

I guess speed largely depends on color depth - hires 16 color is very slow on ECS...