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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: x56h34 on October 02, 2003, 06:17:46 PM

Title: 72-pin Memory
Post by: x56h34 on October 02, 2003, 06:17:46 PM

What do you guys consider the safest and most compatible memory for use with Phase 5 accelerators?

I'd say that the highest chance of success would be if using quality brand name SIMMs that correspond with the bottom mentioned specs (correct me if I'm wrong):

FPM, non-parity, 2K refresh, 5V, 60ns, matching pairs for any card that takes more than 1 SIMM.

Of course, these specs are not a must, mind you, but I think are likely to work with less chance of problems. It is also very annoying that some accelerators seem to tolerate different SIMMs better or worse. :-(


Comments? :-)

Title: Re: 72-pin Memory
Post by: redrumloa on October 02, 2003, 06:37:24 PM

Dunno, but I just bought a wicked 72pinn memory tester:-D

Title: Re: 72-pin Memory
Post by: whabang on October 02, 2003, 09:06:02 PM

AFAIK, EDO-RAM is in general working better than FPM-RAM together with miggy-accelerators...

Title: Re: 72-pin Memory
Post by: lempkee on October 02, 2003, 09:15:14 PM

whabang:can u explain this ? . i have fpm in my setup now (2x 64megs) , soon 2x 128  ..

i have a blizzppc

and i have still 1 set of EDO simm's (2x64) and i notice nothing (both sets running at 60ns)

Title: Re: 72-pin Memory
Post by: x56h34 on October 02, 2003, 09:28:47 PM

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lempkee wrote:
whabang:can u explain this ?

My thoughts too. The only accelerator which benefits from EDO simms is the QuickPak A4000 060. All the other ones do not utilize EDO's advantages, nor parity bits.

Title: Re: 72-pin Memory
Post by: lempkee on October 02, 2003, 09:46:14 PM

4 bit's is not in use indeed but i was referring to what whabang said about FPM (fast page memory)

i have 2 sets of diffrent simm's  , 2x 64 EDO and 2x 64 FPM  and i notice no difference when i use em and comparing (both run in 60ns with all caches on)

cheers

pps:  x56h34  i love your AVATAR! :)

Title: Re: 72-pin Memory
Post by: lempkee on October 02, 2003, 09:47:53 PM

 x56h34 , btw i hated that game for almost 10 years , last year i noticed (FINALLY) why it was so hyped up, its great though yet abit too annoying, stunning visuals and awesome playbility,,, RUFF'n Tumble :D

Title: Re: 72-pin Memory
Post by: x56h34 on October 02, 2003, 09:50:08 PM

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lempkee wrote:
pps: x56h34 i love your AVATAR! :)

Ruff Rogers from Ruff'n'Tumble rules. 8-) It's one of the best Amiga games to this day.