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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: Oldsmobile_Mike on October 22, 2014, 08:18:04 PM

Title: A2091 or Supra WordSync?
Post by: Oldsmobile_Mike on October 22, 2014, 08:18:04 PM

Since my main A2000 system is working so great now, against my better judgment I'm considering starting another A2000 build.  ;)  I have at my disposal either a Supra WordSync hard drive controller or a venerable A2091.  I know the 2091 has a ton of options and mods out there for it and can be upgraded all kinds of different ways.  Ram isn't an issue because I already have a spare 8 MB ZII card fully populated.  I couldn't find much info on the performance of the WordSync.  Which would you choose, and why?

http://amiga.resource.cx/exp/wordsync

 http://amiga.resource.cx/exp/a2091

Title: Re: A2091 or Supra WordSync?
Post by: joekster on October 22, 2014, 11:51:08 PM

my $0.02...
The 2091 will be faster (even more so with speedgeek mods) *if* you can use DMA.
With an accelerator, the wordsync will be faster.

Although there are some exceptions, like the 2630 - it supports DMA.

Title: Re: A2091 or Supra WordSync?
Post by: desantii on October 23, 2014, 04:15:10 AM

I just like the venerable 2091...soft spot for it although you will need some ram on it for DMA

Title: Re: A2091 or Supra WordSync?
Post by: paul1981 on October 29, 2014, 08:49:25 PM

No pancakes?

Title: Re: A2091 or Supra WordSync?
Post by: gertsy on October 29, 2014, 09:02:47 PM

I choose Franko.

Title: Re: A2091 or Supra WordSync?
Post by: amoskodare on November 01, 2014, 04:04:40 AM

No pancakes :confused: ;)

I choose neither

Title: Re: A2091 or Supra WordSync?
Post by: TjLaZer on November 05, 2014, 06:49:51 AM

If you end up with the Supra and you need the AMAB6 ROM let me know bro.