#VillageTronic and 3.1
>What do you consider to be the best graphics board for the 2000? I've >just
gotten 3.1 and have a 68030 @ 50MHz.
That depends what your main application is going to be. The Picasso II is a
great all round graphic board, it's got great emulation features, it's real
fast in 256 color screens. The retina is very slow in 256 color screens (Retina
Z2 that is) but is super fast on 24 bit screens and can do higher resolutions
with an appropriate monitor than the Picasso II. If you want a 256 color
workbench, or want to use your other application software on 256 color screens,
plus have some decent 24bit capabilities, then the Picasso II would be the
better choice. Also the Picasso II doesn't use CHIP RAM for opening up custom
screens, so it's better if you have only 1 MEG of CHIP RAM (But 2 MEG of CHIP
RAM is so much nicer on any Amiga) IF you need strong 24-bit graphics support
for Ray Tracing, or other 24 bit work like TV Paint Pro Retina. (TV Paint Pro
is unbeleivable fast on a Retina 24bit screen) and don't need fast 256 color
Workbench or other apllication screen, then a Retina Z2 with 4 MEGS is better.
Unfortunately, folks like us with A2000's, there isn't as much to choose from
for our Zorro II machines.
If you know people with either a Retina Z2 or a Picasso II, you might want to
try out their machines first to get a better feel about the capabilities of
each card before you buy.
Ray Tronix Micro Systems