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A3000 + cybergraphics (vga pass through) + os3.9
« on: September 11, 2006, 08:25:59 PM »
I tried installling OS3.9 on my A3000 without a graphics card -- it was terribly slow. Does having a video accelerator like the cybergraphic 64 with video passthrough make this OS a pleasant experience with the same performance as 3.1?
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Re: A3000 + cybergraphics (vga pass through) + os3.9
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2006, 08:39:04 PM »
Thanks for the feedback. That looks way better!

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Re: A3000 + cybergraphics (vga pass through) + os3.9
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2006, 08:50:05 PM »
I have 18MB ram currently.

No accelerator other than my base 030. Woudl 24 bit images just slow things down too much.

I'd love an 060 accelerator, but from what I see, I am not ready to pay C$500 for one of these :(
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Re: A3000 + cybergraphics (vga pass through) + os3.9
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2006, 12:33:41 PM »
This sounds like anothe rpotential purchase -- saved for another month.

Is there a write up on the Prometheus? I understand that the vodoo is pci -- so is Prometheus a pci board for the A3000D?

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Re: A3000 + cybergraphics (vga pass through) + os3.9
« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2006, 02:43:50 PM »
What is a reasonable price to pay for an 40/040?

Do you want to sell yours ;)

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