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WTB: Hard Drive Controller for A1500 / A2000
« on: August 03, 2013, 10:23:50 PM »
I just managed to resurrect a battery damaged A1500. Now that it's working I'd like to upgrade it.
 
First on my list is a Hard Drive controller card. If anyone has one (and can/will post to the UK), please let me know.
 
Thank you :-)
2 x A500, 1 x A500 Plus, 1 x A300 (Early A600), 1 x A1200, 1 x A1500, 1 x A590, 1 x Commodore 1942, 1 x GVP HD8+ (8MB RAM, 52MB HDD), 1 x CD32, 1 x Stock CDTV, 1 x CDTV (10.5MB RAM, SCSI, Developer Flash card, Joystick adapter)
 

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Re: WTB: Hard Drive Controller for A1500 / A2000
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2013, 08:35:25 AM »
I like GVP, BUT at the same time, it's easier for me to get IDE drives...
2 x A500, 1 x A500 Plus, 1 x A300 (Early A600), 1 x A1200, 1 x A1500, 1 x A590, 1 x Commodore 1942, 1 x GVP HD8+ (8MB RAM, 52MB HDD), 1 x CD32, 1 x Stock CDTV, 1 x CDTV (10.5MB RAM, SCSI, Developer Flash card, Joystick adapter)
 

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Re: WTB: Hard Drive Controller for A1500 / A2000
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2013, 08:41:16 PM »
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What about this one:
http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360712382074

That one's a bit too expensive. I have a couple of cheaper options that I am watching on eBay and will bid on nearer the time if I don't get anything sooner...
2 x A500, 1 x A500 Plus, 1 x A300 (Early A600), 1 x A1200, 1 x A1500, 1 x A590, 1 x Commodore 1942, 1 x GVP HD8+ (8MB RAM, 52MB HDD), 1 x CD32, 1 x Stock CDTV, 1 x CDTV (10.5MB RAM, SCSI, Developer Flash card, Joystick adapter)
 

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Re: WTB: Hard Drive Controller for A1500 / A2000
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2013, 08:09:07 AM »
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How about the IDE68K project? Mine work pretty well and they are the first revision.

That looks interesting. Does anyone on here sell the boards?
2 x A500, 1 x A500 Plus, 1 x A300 (Early A600), 1 x A1200, 1 x A1500, 1 x A590, 1 x Commodore 1942, 1 x GVP HD8+ (8MB RAM, 52MB HDD), 1 x CD32, 1 x Stock CDTV, 1 x CDTV (10.5MB RAM, SCSI, Developer Flash card, Joystick adapter)
 

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Re: WTB: Hard Drive Controller for A1500 / A2000
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2013, 09:40:11 AM »
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It is a complete kit with all you need to run your system, not only a host-adapter. But anyway if you have better options you are a lucky man :)

I wouldn't say I have "better" options, just options that suit my budget a bit more
2 x A500, 1 x A500 Plus, 1 x A300 (Early A600), 1 x A1200, 1 x A1500, 1 x A590, 1 x Commodore 1942, 1 x GVP HD8+ (8MB RAM, 52MB HDD), 1 x CD32, 1 x Stock CDTV, 1 x CDTV (10.5MB RAM, SCSI, Developer Flash card, Joystick adapter)
 

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Re: WTB: Hard Drive Controller for A1500 / A2000
« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2013, 11:08:05 AM »
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IMHO get the GVP. For speed, compatibility, blah blah, it's tough to beat. And SCSI drives are cheap on ebay all day long. ;)

OK, quick question - what's better (if any) between the A2000 and A4000 HC8+ cards, or is it just the difference in chipset?
2 x A500, 1 x A500 Plus, 1 x A300 (Early A600), 1 x A1200, 1 x A1500, 1 x A590, 1 x Commodore 1942, 1 x GVP HD8+ (8MB RAM, 52MB HDD), 1 x CD32, 1 x Stock CDTV, 1 x CDTV (10.5MB RAM, SCSI, Developer Flash card, Joystick adapter)