Will there be an ACA1240 or ACA1260?

[Iggy]

I hope this stuff isn't from ripoffEbay.

Hey! I'm an Ebay seller and so was Redrumloa (who you'll notice doesn't bother posting anymore).

Here's the trick with Ebay.
Check out the seller.
Has he had a fair number of transactions?
Is his feedback rating good?
Mine's 100% positive with over 400 feedback comments.
Next, and this is important, read the description.
If there are any qualifiers (like, hey no guarantees this is functional), don't buy it.
If the seller says its good, even if he's not offering to take returns you're covered.
Because you're going to pay with Paypal (created by the great Elon Musk - yeah the guy that runs Tesla Motors).
If you buy it and it doesn't match the description, contact the seller and file a complaint with Ebay.
If the seller doesn't offer you a fair resolution, Ebay will get you your money back (including the shipping).
After all, they own Paypal and can backcharge the Ahole.

Its that simple.

I've never had a bad transaction following these steps, because if I get screwed I get it all back (and I can keep the piece of crap and even leave negative feedback for the seller which he won't be able to retaliate about).

Like I said, simple.

[Iggy]

(Is it just me, or does the upper right half look like something went up in smoke before?)

To buy or not to buy?


EDIT: Just realized this is a Phase5, so it will only accept single-sided SIMMs.
Is there any way to change this behaviour (some sort of mod)?

Its fine. The fan contacts were obviously soldered by the owner (not a great job, but OK).

[Iggy]

Thanks.

I've been offered a 060 socket now.

10 euros (9 if I take two) + 4 euros shipping.

Does that sound fair?

Furthermore, I've already sourced a 060 CPU. Unfortunately, it's the old 50 MHz variant that doesn't clock as high as the later revisions or the LC/EC deriatives.

I have one that I bought foe $10.
Ten euro is a little high but not bad.

[Iggy]

@ the 68060FE133 haters

Various ppl have bought them.  They used them.  Nobody has ever reported them as being fake or defective.  So why the hate?

So, do you still thinks these are real or relabeled MC68EC060RC75s (which is still my opinion, but it doesn't bother as they still look attractive).

Currently trying to get prices on EC75, LC75, and FE133.

[Iggy]

Its a capacitor and it looks like it might have leaked.

[Iggy]

See if he's willing to warrant that it works and is willing to accept payment through Paypal.
Otherwise, pass.

[Iggy]

Thanks Don,
Its nice having some backup on this.
After all, as I've said repeatedly, Freescale says there is no such thing as an FE133.

[Iggy]

Until someone does that all this harping on about Jens being a bad guy for not making a turbo card out of these parts is basically just rude. I'm not sure why Jens bothers doing anything for this "community" to be totally honest.

True, I regret bringing that up.
And the fact that LC or EC parts are still available isn't a reason to call for their use either.
After all, a $220 part without an FPU or MMU isn't that useful.

[Iggy]

How about 66mhz 68k cpu, with integrated gpu, usb controller, memory controller, etc. That would be DragonBall Super VZ.

http://cache.freescale.com/files/32bit/doc/prod_brief/MC68SZ328P.pdf

Freescale: "The End of life for this family is complete."

So, that's not even available.
At least I can still get certain 68060s.

[Iggy]

Chimming in to say that I've just been offered a Blizzard 1260 (well. Blizzard 1240 modified by Stacho, actually. But that shouldn't make a difference, aye?) with a Rev 6 68060@77MHz.

Waiting for some pics now, then I'll decide whether to buy it or not.
But looking good, so far.

That would  do nicely.

[Iggy]

Personally, I'd try to find a way to keep the CPU cooler.
My guess is that with that overclock, you may need it.

[Iggy]

I wonder if I should just slightly rise my machine (by adding some large metal feet to it) and tuck away the trapdoor. Surely, the amount of dust can't be that tremendous.

Sounds like the ticket.
BTW - That cooler on the '060 looks a little small (and no fan).
If possible, I'd replace it.

[Iggy]

If I end up buying it (still have to think about it, since it's only a Rev 5 and a bit more expensive than the Rev 6 carts with 64MB 50ns EDO Stachu used to sell), I'll probably just switch the coolers.

Probably a good idea.

BTW - PM sent.