@Blizzard 128 MB
You can try to sell your old ACA1232 for whatever price you want - I'm not gonna dog you for that. But the ACA1233n-40 seems to be a much better spec'd board.
I can assure you that the price on AmigaKit is for a fact $215.89 USD. I just ordered one 10 minutes ago!
Great price and these won't be around forever. The 1233n-40 seems to be a more feature rich board than even the 1233-55 as the 55 still uses the ACATune tool and can't be controlled thru software (although it's faster). Also ordered Personal Paint 7.3b!
Per iComp....
New features (of the ACA1233-40)
Memory auto-configuration
Dynamic clocking for power-saving
card enable/disable in software
memory available to onboard CPU if accelerator is switched off
faster clockport for RapidRoad gives 55% speed increase
new software compatibility settings
improved A1200 compatibility
Memory of the ACA1233n is auto-configuring. This means that all memory is available from a power-up without installing any software on the computer. The old ACAtune tool, which was required for our previous accelerators, is not required any more.
If you do not require full speed, the card can be slowed down in order to save power. The CPU governor program will monitor CPU requirement and adapt to the demands of your application, resulting in the best power/performance ratio for your use case.
Some software does not like accelerated execution. For these cases, the ACA1233n can be switched off in two steps: The first step is to switch off the 68030 CPU and give control to the CPU of the host computer. On an A1200, you can still use 9MBytes of fast memory, which are also auto-configuring. The second step is to switch off additional memory as well, getting the computer into it's stock state. If used on an ACA500 or ACA500plus, memory can NOT be used by the 68ec000 processor.
The clockport of the ACA1233n can either take an RTC module, or the RapidRoad USB host controller. Operation of RapidRoad is 55% faster than with the internal clock port of the A1200 computer. This function is available in all modes of operation on an A1200 computer, and on the ACA500plus. It is not available if the ACA1233n is operated on an ACA500.
If software is not compatible with 32-bit memory, Z3 autoconfig or newer Kickstart version, the ACA1233n allows downgrading to Z2 autoconfig, older Kickstart versions and also lets you switch off the so-called "trapdoor memory area". The MapROM function is even available on an A1200 if the 68030 CPU is switched off! This will let you use different Kickstart ROM versions without opening the computer and exchanging ROM chips.
Last not least, the ACA1233n features a new A1200 motherboard interface. Some A1200 main boards have been delivered with the wrong timing components and require modification for reliable use with accelerators. With the new improved interface, the ACA1233n is less likely to require these board patches. Although this has been tested extensively, timing patches may still be required.
I just hope this doesn't take too long to finish up...
http://wiki.icomp.de/wiki/ACA1233nSo, I jumped down the obligatory rabbit hole!!!! :lol: (BIG Rabbit!)
PS - HAHAHA! AGAIN I got the last one of another great product from AmigaKit! This has happened to me about 8 times now! the ACA went from Available to Pre-Order right after my order completed! Everything's coming up giZmo!
PSS - I'm gonna send the ACA1233-40 straight off to Acill to have an FPU installed! Along with my A2000 MB to have a recap and corrosion cleaned up & install a coin battery kit! Also an A1200 MB recently bought on eBay for a recap and hole type ROM sockets so I can start using my FAST ATA IDE board again!
