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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: klx300r on July 31, 2009, 12:51:15 AM

Title: Difference between Sam ep and Sam flex?
Post by: klx300r on July 31, 2009, 12:51:15 AM

I'm gonna be getting a Samantha flex soon but would like to know the main differences between the ep & flex versions of Sam :-)

Title: Re: Difference between Sam ep and Sam flex?
Post by: Jeff on July 31, 2009, 12:57:59 AM

The Flex has PCI slots and the ability to hold 1 Gig of Ram. The EP has on board video (which the Flex does not) and maxes out at 512 megs of Ram. I'm pretty sure the EP is a slightly smaller form factor than the Flex.

In my opinion you will be pleased with either.

Title: Re: Difference between Sam ep and Sam flex?
Post by: slayer on July 31, 2009, 07:32:35 AM

Exactly I own both and I am very pleased :-D

Title: Re: Difference between Sam ep and Sam flex?
Post by: slayer on July 31, 2009, 07:33:12 AM

Exactly!

I own both and am Very Pleased!

Title: Re: Difference between Sam ep and Sam flex?
Post by: NovaCoder on July 31, 2009, 07:58:49 AM

You can also get the Flex at slightly higher clock speed.

Title: Re: Difference between Sam ep and Sam flex?
Post by: yoodoo on July 31, 2009, 10:16:02 AM

Compare the non-flex (http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=860) with the flex (http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=880) at AmigaKit.

Basically the flex is a slightly larger board with a couple of extra PCI slots but no onboard graphcs and a slightly higher clock rate. If you can cope with the slightly larger size (and higher price) it might be better as you can get a higher spec graphics card with more memory etc

Title: Re: Difference between Sam ep and Sam flex?
Post by: klx300r on July 31, 2009, 06:43:18 PM

thanks for the reponses guys!..ya I'm gonna go for the flex ..can upgrade video card, more memory and pci slots sells it for me :-)
now i'm not sure about going for the overclocked 733 mhz version?? over all durability etc. I liken it to adding a supercharger to your little 4 cylinder engine..surew she goes faster but after a while that bugger gives you alot of headaches !

Title: Re: Difference between Sam ep and Sam flex?
Post by: JC on July 31, 2009, 10:33:07 PM

My Sam Flex is 800mhz. I was just curious is it possible to have one go even higher?