Need advice on best way to blow $300 for A1200 upgrades?

[Major_Tom_Coming_Home]

I recently became an Amiga 1200 owner by shear luck - being at the right yard sale at the right time and at a great price. I am into vintage computing but I considered an Amiga out of reach - score one for the collector / user! I just had the MOBO recapped by Acill and I'm looking to upgrade my completely stock system. My budget is about $300 at least for now. My plans are to run original and homebrew games and apps but no internet or graphics work. I basically would like advice on how to get the best bang for my upgrade bucks.


For add-ons I already have from Amigakit a 4GB CF with work bench 3.1 installed as well as the 44-way IDE Compact Flash Adapter and cable.  I also have a set of Kickstart 3.1 ROM chips to install. I'm thinking the next enhancements might be a GOTEK drive since they aren't terribly costly,  and an accelerator. Would this do the accelerator trick, or is there a better option (that isn't crazy expensive)? http://amigakit.amiga.store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=43&products_id=1285

Do I have the right Idea, or is there a better upgrade path to follow? Thanks!

[Major_Tom_Coming_Home]

Just curious, what do you use in place of a Gotek? I'm guessing the CF card since I can't fathom sticking with floppies. ;-)

For basic gaming you might scale back on the accelerator and put that money towards something else.

If it were me (and I were working in that budget), I'd probably go with the following:

http://amigakit.amiga.store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1296

https://amigakit.amiga.store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1101

http://amigakit.amiga.store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1148

https://www.ebay.com/itm/CF-to-IDE-44-pin-adapter-for-Amiga-600-1200/152931861507?hash=item239b730403:g:n1kAAOSw9eVXWg6c

I'd add 3.1 ROM's on that list but saw you mentioned already having those.    Personally I think Gotek's are one of the dumbest things out there but I know other people swear by 'em and love 'em.  Obviously no two people's configurations are the same and what's perfect for someone else might not be perfect for you.  Good luck, have fun!  

[Major_Tom_Coming_Home]

Thanks, there is much to consider here but...why a real time clock?

For basic gaming you might scale back on the accelerator and put that money towards something else.

If it were me (and I were working in that budget), I'd probably go with the following:

http://amigakit.amiga.store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1296

https://amigakit.amiga.store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1101

http://amigakit.amiga.store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1148

https://www.ebay.com/itm/CF-to-IDE-44-pin-adapter-for-Amiga-600-1200/152931861507?hash=item239b730403:g:n1kAAOSw9eVXWg6c

I'd add 3.1 ROM's on that list but saw you mentioned already having those.    Personally I think Gotek's are one of the dumbest things out there but I know other people swear by 'em and love 'em.  Obviously no two people's configurations are the same and what's perfect for someone else might not be perfect for you.  Good luck, have fun!  

[Major_Tom_Coming_Home]

Thanks much I'll keep this in mind. For now I have an actual Amiga monitor that came wit the computer.

[Major_Tom_Coming_Home]

Oh right SCART...that magical connection used in Europe that was 100x better than what we had in the USA at the time. ;-) It looks like it would be a cost efficient option.