Which IDE expander for A1200

[GreggBz]

What IDE expander would the folks here recommend for an A1200?

Should I spend a few more dollars and get
Power Flyer IDE

Or would I be happy with
4-way IDE buffer

I guess my primary concern is reliability with a CDROM and HD installed. Will I see any speed reliability improvements with the more expensive one? Are there any other options?

I'm moving to a tower soon. I shall Christin her, "Expensive Hobby."  :lol:

[amigakit]

The 4-way Buffered IDE interface delivers maximum 1.1Mb/sec - same as the standard A1200 IDE port.  It is lowcost and easy to fit- we sell them for approx USD $18 with full instructions.

Another alternative is the 4xEIDE interface which comes with  UDF DVD filesystem called Allegro.  It is easy to install but delivers standard 1.1Mb/sec performance.  We sell them for approx USD $50.

However the PowerFlyer has been updated now to the latest version, FastATA MK-III - it can deliver many times higher performance (32-bit) and has support for very large hard disks (LBA 48-bit).  It fits over the Kickstart/Gayle chips so it is a bitmore complicated to install.  It is a non-DMA device.  It also comes with full software and UDF DVD filesystem, Allegro.  We sell this for approx USD $100.

[Darrin]

I've got a Power Flyer and even though it works great, it is a bugger to fit (relocate the Kickstart ROMS, riser needed for clock port, "dangles" from the kickstart ROM sockets, bends the mobo when fitting, comes with useless cable ties to secure it).  Also, if you want to use an internal SD/FF then beware that the boards can get in each others way (but with a bit more force and bending, they will work together).

[cv643d]

Is it worth getting FastATA if you are going to run CF-card instead of HD?

[amigakit]

You will need a CF to IDE adapter that can do PI0 4 to make it worthwhile.

[AJCopland]

Are there any internal IDE expanders that do offer DMA for the A1200?

Andy

[amigakit]

No- only SCSI controllers

[jj]

no the only way to get DMA access is with blizzard scsi kit

[GreggBz]

The FastATA MK-III sounds nice.

I really just need that and a PS2 adapter to get started.
Unless anyone else has done something great with the original keyboard. I'm thinking that fabricating something to fit into the original ribbon plug would be tedious and dangerous.

I'm thinking a custom full tower case job. I have nice tools so it should be fun.

[VooDoo]

FastATA MK-III from Elbox rUleZ!!! I have it and its great!!!