Which graphics card(s) do you use with AmigaOS 4.x (in 2017)?

[Hans_]

Yes, it's time for an updated graphics card survey. This time I've decided to use SurveyMonkey because it allows responses from more than just those who are registered on any particular forum.

Click here to take part in the survey.

Hans


P.S., please share the link with other AmigaOS 4 users.

[Hans_]

Worthwhile effort, thanks for collecting the data. I've answered the survey, but to elaborate a bit: I use a Radeon 9250 on my AOne-XE because as far as I am aware it's the best option for that machine. If there's a way to use something better I'd love to learn about it!

I agree with Rob, the Radeon 9xxx series is the best card for the A1-XE.

Hans

[Hans_]

...but this intrigues me! How is that possible? I assume some sort of adapter is required?

There are PCIe to PCI adaptors. However, plugging graphics cards into the 33 MHz slots doesn't work with A1-XE's that have the DMA fix. They freeze.

My advice to A1-XE owners who want modern cards, is to upgrade to a PCIe motherboard too. The A1-X5000 is out, and the A1222 will be released later for those with a smaller budget.

Hans

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Thanks. I'd seen PCI to PCIe 1x adapters but didn't know 16x adapters existed. New motherboard is a considerable investment - will have to decide how much I want this or if my current setup is "good enough"

I never got the DMA fix done, so my options are open, at least.

Okay, so it might work (that's a big might).

Regarding new motherboards, Trevor said he was hoping to sell the A1222 board below 400 Euros (link). More expensive than a PCIe to PCI adaptor, but it's a nice little board (got one myself).

Hans

[Hans_]

Have: 4650, 5450 and R7 240.

R7 240 makes my Sam460ex hang, so I'm using 5450 until problem is fixed. Bug 0000166 at http://amigadeveloper.com/bugreports/ (reported 2017-03-14).

Sorry, I never got notified about this bug,** so only just discovered it exists. Just left you a message there. Hopefully we can get your card working reliably.

Hans


** It was never assigned to me.

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@all

Here are the results.

Hans