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EGS-28/24 Spectrum
« on: July 12, 2013, 11:28:01 PM »
If I find an EGS-28/24 Spectrum, should I use the EGS drivers or the picasso96 drivers?

Also, does anyone remember the website for those pre-configured workbench disks?
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Re: EGS-28/24 Spectrum
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2013, 12:25:29 AM »
Quote from: SpeedGeek;740693
That depends on your preference for a modern RTG (Picasso96) system or the obsolete kludged graphics (pile of crap EGS) system. :laugh1:

Well, I guess that settles that.
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Re: EGS-28/24 Spectrum
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2013, 02:49:54 AM »
Quote from: Ami_GFX;740702
Picasso 96 will feel faster on a 68030 processor. On a 68040 or 68060, you won't notice the difference. It won't be that much a difference on a 68030.

I don't get that last part.
I've bought a 33 MHz '040 board.
Shouldn't that perform better than an '030?
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Re: EGS-28/24 Spectrum
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2013, 05:39:03 AM »
@ Ami_GFX

Got it.
Looking forward to the arrival of an '040 card, should blow the stock 8MHz 68000 away.
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Re: EGS-28/24 Spectrum
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2013, 03:12:23 AM »
Quote from: matt3k;740733
Have used an Amiga 2000 with a 040 and a retina z2 and it is a very nice combination.

I wasn't familiar with the retina z2, had to research it.
Anyone else have RTG recommendations for an A2000?
i have my doubts that I will be able to find the Spectrum daughter board i was looking for.
Heck, was was surprised to find the '040 board for under $270.

BTW - I am completely satisfied with the 2000 now that it has been upgraded to ECS.
Doubt I'll re-visit AGA  except via UAE.
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Re: EGS-28/24 Spectrum
« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2013, 05:18:37 AM »
@ matthey

Thanks, that looks like a good option.
And I have a VGA switch box, so using one would be no problem.
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Re: EGS-28/24 Spectrum
« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2013, 08:25:51 PM »
Quote from: matt3k;740789
The 2000, from my experience, seems to be the most hardy big box Amiga.  The darn things just run and seem to fail less the the 3000/4000.  

You can run a cybervision 64/3d, a picasso II/IV, Spectrum, Retina Z2, and I'm sure other ones I can't remember.  The advantage of the Retina Z2 is that it will be the cheapest of all the options.

Yeah, except for having to remove a leaking battery, its been pretty bullet proof.
And its easy to open up and work on.
I figure with the '040 card and RTG video, it ought to offer enough utility to make it usable.
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Re: EGS-28/24 Spectrum
« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2013, 08:50:51 PM »
Looking at the possibilities, the Picasso IV (while pricey) appears to be the best option.
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