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Offline Matt_H

Do you have just a board or a complete system? I have one of the older XEs and there's not a whole lot to do in terms of setup. You'll want the latest OS4.1FE, probably AEon's Enhancer Software, and then it's up to your own preferences for the rest.
 

Offline Matt_H

Re: Just acquired an AmigaOne - help me figure out how to pimp it out
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2020, 03:02:59 AM »
If I recall, it's a standard-sized board, so there should be plenty of case options.
Graphics drivers are more limited, though, so you may want to hold onto that Radeon--or upgrade to a newer one. Support for new (relatively speaking) Radeons is pretty good with the drivers in the Enhancer Software package. Check the docs.

Have fun with it. I always enjoy setting up new systems :)
 

Offline Matt_H

Re: Just acquired an AmigaOne - help me figure out how to pimp it out
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2020, 06:02:17 PM »
Thinking of one of these as a case https://j-hackcompany.com/?product=j-hack-pure-mk2 - any gotchas?

Personally, I'd go for one that has a bay for a CD drive, but it's your system so do what you want. :)
That said, it looks like a nice case, but the board might be just a little too wide for it. Specs say the case is for miniITX or miniDTX but ACube says the 460ex is a flexATX board. Looks like a nice small manufacturer, though, so I imagine they'll answer an email inquiring about exact internal dimensions. Or make sure they have a good return policy if things don't work out. ;)
 

Offline Matt_H

Re: Just acquired an AmigaOne - help me figure out how to pimp it out
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2020, 11:36:57 PM »
In that case (ha ha... sorry) it looks like you're set!

Might be worth getting the riser card at purchase time if you might ever change your mind about the graphics card (or some other card).