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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Desktop Audio and Video => Topic started by: AmigaPixel on July 03, 2009, 06:09:37 AM

Title: Chip ram and Toaster 4000/3.1
Post by: AmigaPixel on July 03, 2009, 06:09:37 AM

Hi all,

 Like spihunter I am stuck with only 1mb chip ram for now in my Amiga 2000. I picked up a VT 4000 with 3.0 software and purchased the 3.1 update separately. I haven't set it up yet, Will this version of the Video Toaster software run OK until I can upgrade to 2mb? Thanks

Title: Re: Chip ram and Toaster 4000/3.1
Post by: T3000 on July 03, 2009, 02:21:24 PM

It'll run, but very limited. Won't be able to run more than two VT apps at a time with the Switcher interface counting as one. So, tring to run LightWave and Toasterpaint simultaneously, no. The VT environment really needs 2mgs chip to function properly. Looks like you'll be hunting down a DKB MegaChip.  

Memory issues (http://www.newtek.com/support/tech/faqs/amiga/vt/all/graphics.htm)
NewTek VT FAQ (http://www.newtek.com/support/tech/faqs/amiga/index.html)

Title: Re: Chip ram and Toaster 4000/3.1
Post by: AmigaPixel on July 05, 2009, 09:13:14 AM

@T3000

Then I shall begin to hunt down one "A huntig we will go a hunting we will go HI ho a hunting we will go!

Title: Re: Chip ram and Toaster 4000/3.1
Post by: T3000 on July 05, 2009, 03:08:06 PM

Luckly, I managed to score one of EBay for less than $45. shipped. Yeah, I know, MegaChip rarely comes up and usually goes for at least double that amount. However, your Toaster will thank you for it and you will have a better experience within the VT environment.

EDIT: there's one on EBay right now...   MegaChip  (http://cgi.ebay.com/Amiga-Meg-A-Chip-2000-500-Chip-RAM-Expansion-AS-IS_W0QQitemZ110410736656QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item19b4fe2410&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C293%3A4%7C294%3A50)