Cybervision 64 -VS- Cybervision 64/3D

[sandpiper]

I have a CV643D in an A3000. This card seems ideally suited for an A3000 with its built-in flicker fixer. I use an external monitor switch to lead both outputs to a monitor. It's display is very sharp & clear and speed is snappy using a 1024x768 Workbench with P96. Although I can't compare it to a CV64, I do own a PIV in an A2500. The PIV is a little faster but display quality is comparable. The CV643D is also an order of magnitude faster than cards like the GVP Spectrum which I used in the A3000 prior to purchasing the CV643D.

[sandpiper]

@Caius

Could you tell me what make and model your monitor switch is? I'm interested in getting a good one, but the ones I've tried have given awful picture quality.

It's an Aten VS-291. It is a manual switch but switching is done electronically. Picture quality is excellent. Make sure that you buy good patch cables - SVGA as a minimum rather than VGA.

[sandpiper]

@mboehmer_e3b

Keep in mind that the Zorro III interface of the CV64/3D has some timing issues when really fast Zorro III busmasters (like the DENEB) are driving the bus. This can lead to bus errors and broken data transfers.  A workaround is already present in the DENEB, so this is not a real problem, but one thing to keep in mind.

I have a Deneb too. I initially had problems with the DMA driver (corrupted data transfers to usb devices) but these problems were solved with your latest Deneb firmware update that has this workaround. thanks.