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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Marketplace => Topic started by: doctorq on March 19, 2009, 06:56:41 PM

Title: WTB: GVP 4 MB ram modules
Post by: doctorq on March 19, 2009, 06:56:41 PM
Hi,

I'm looking for some 4 MB GVP 64 pin ram modules, so I can bump my GVP 030 Combo card to 16 MB ram, instead of the 8 MB it has now.

I need 2 x 4 MB modules in working order.

I am aware that the ram is available at Softhut for 34.95 USD a piece, but I am hoping to find a couple of ram modules for less.

PM me if you have some.
Title: Re: WTB: GVP 4 MB ram modules
Post by: dannyp1 on March 19, 2009, 07:48:11 PM
I saw a couple of GVP modules for sale on EBay a couple of weeks ago for the bargain price of $30 each.  I don't see them now so they might have sold or the listing ran out.  Your best bet might be to buy another accelerator in the $100 range that has the ram you need on it, and then after removing the ram you need resell it for close to or hopefully what you paid.
Title: Re: WTB: GVP 4 MB ram modules
Post by: jupo42 on March 19, 2009, 07:52:42 PM
Sending a PM. :)
Title: Re: WTB: GVP 4 MB ram modules
Post by: save2600 on March 19, 2009, 07:58:25 PM
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dannyp1 wrote:
I saw a couple of GVP modules for sale on EBay a couple of weeks ago for the bargain price of $30 each.  I don't see them now so they might have sold or the listing ran out.  Your best bet might be to buy another accelerator in the $100 range that has the ram you need on it, and then after removing the ram you need resell it for close to or hopefully what you paid.


Yep, those were mine and they did eventually sell  :-)  
Title: Re: WTB: GVP 4 MB ram modules
Post by: doctorq on March 19, 2009, 08:59:55 PM
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I saw a couple of GVP modules for sale on EBay a couple of weeks ago for the bargain price of $30 each.


Compared to buying a brand new module for 35 USD, the small pricedifference makes it more reasonable to buy new instead of secondhand.

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Your best bet might be to buy another accelerator in the $100 range that has the ram you need on it, and then after removing the ram you need resell it for close to or hopefully what you paid.


Tried that, only to find out that the card had a 1 MB module rather than a 4 MB module (I worked it out with the seller, so no hard feelings there).

Anyway, it means that I now have 2 boards, and I'm still not maxed out on any of them, hence the reason for this WTB thread; I'd rather just try to buy the modules instead of getting a third accelerator.
Title: Re: WTB: GVP 4 MB ram modules
Post by: lorddef on March 19, 2009, 09:37:36 PM
On a similar note, if any one needs any 4mb 30 pin simms for a GVP 8+ or similar I've got a couple going spare. I was supprised how hard it was to find them, probably because most people binned them 10 years ago.
Title: Re: WTB: GVP 4 MB ram modules
Post by: save2600 on March 19, 2009, 10:10:12 PM
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Compared to buying a brand new module for 35 USD, the small pricedifference makes it more reasonable to buy new instead of secondhand.


Oh... I'd normally agree, but these really were next to new. Few months old was all and actually, one of the two modules I bought were defective and had to be sent back. Not a big deal, but I paid the shipping back to him for replacement. So... there's *some* value there knowing that what was sold was actually TESTED beforehand, $10 less than new for the pair *and* free shipping to boot. That would make it roughly a 25% discount from new, OY!   :-P
Title: Re: WTB: GVP 4 MB ram modules
Post by: amiga92570 on March 19, 2009, 10:32:40 PM
I thinks Softhut.com may still have them.
Title: Re: WTB: GVP 4 MB ram modules
Post by: tone007 on March 19, 2009, 11:40:47 PM
I bought one from Softhut roughly a month ago, so it's likely they still have them.

Worked great, of course, brand new product.