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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: blakespot on August 16, 2014, 10:52:35 PM
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I am selling a few Amigas in pieces and want to get an A600 or A1200, expand it somewhat, and run with that.
I am in the states.
WHDLoad will be the source of most of my program launches, but anything I want to boot off floppy (or a floppy emulator) is going to be written for PAL. This time around I don't want the hassle of having to run Degrader first to get the system to PAL timing before booting the floppy.
If I buy a Euro / PAL Amiga 600 or 1200 and use a US (110v) PSU, I understand that this will work. What I am wondering, is will the Amiga retain system PAL timing even with the 60Hz PSU? I will be using it with a 1084S that I know handles 50Hz fine, and an Indivision.
...or is it trivial to wire an NTSC Amiga 600 or 1200 to run in PAL by default?
Thanks.
bp
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Hmm, interesting question as the transformer converts alternating current (110 vs 220 volts) at some frequency (50 or 60 cycles a second) to direct current at 12, 5, and -12 volts which is constant with no variation. Now let's see, is there a way to have DC current with a frequency of 50 or 60 cycles a second. Er, No. Since the graphics chips (Agnus/Denise & Alice/Lisa) generate a PAL signal from DC current you should have no problem.
I think you you will be fine.
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afaik the psu has no impact on the performance of the amiga whether its pal or ntsc.
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Why not grab one of these?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191286990867?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Commodore-Amiga-Power-Supply-Part-No-312503-01-PSM-500-/261565838899?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ce689f633
These are 110 power, PLUS they are built for an a500, which means they'll more easily handle the power requirements of an a1200 with any potential upgrades.