#Graphic cards ?
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To All
I would like some advice. I wan't to buy a graphics card but don't know
which 1 to get. At the moment I'm quit kean on the Picasso II card as the
price is good for me but if it is worth paying more I will.
My setup is:
Amiga 2000
WB3.1
GVP 030 40Mhz
Multisinc Monitor.
I would appriciate any feedback from anyone using these cards.
-Gary
Gary Giles
Yap Yap all the way from the UK Via Autopilot
Gary, I have a Retina Z3 on my 3000 and am extremely happy with it. I've
had excellent compatibility with non-game software, even DPaint IV!
Brilliance is the only one so far that hasn't worked. It is a bit more
money than the Picasso, but are supposed to be faster and more software
friendly than the EGS boards. Many people seem to be happy with the
Picasso, though.
DJ
DJ,
Gary can't use a Zorro-III based card on an A2000. In fact, no one can.
S.G. Bailey
Image Dynamics – Chicago
John,
You are absolutely right! I forgot that it is a pure Zorro III card,
unlike the Picasso.
DJ
Gary,
Hello, I own Amiga A2000 with WB 2.1 . I plan to purchase an accel.
030/040 in coming months. I want to upgrade WB first.
Would you tell me which version of OS3.1 you ordered for A2000 w/ accel.
card ? There are two types in Ads. -one for A500 to A2000 -another for
A3000 to A4000.
I read a message from other user that UU may release 64bit true color
card. That seemed to release faster than DKB Talon. If true, it is worth
to wait. I sent a message to UU-Jim about that yesterday. Reply message is
waiting. If false, I would choose Picasso II first ,Merlin is second
choice. Retina II is weaker than them in update product review.
Thanks for your help.
Roger.
From Hong Kong.
Roger
I brought the A2000 version as A3000 to A4000 will not work on a 2000. If
you use PPage 4.1 a lot there is a problem with it. It will not work in
the colour mode. Gold Disk are awear of this but have no fix and probly
will never do. I have ordered PageSteam 3. I hope its as good as they say.
I look forward to your reply from UU-Jim.
-Gary
Gary Giles
Yap Yap all the way from the UK Via Autopilot
Gary:
I have been thinking about a graphics card for my A 3000 and I am equally
confused about which one to go for, if any.
Have you read the review of all the cards in the latest Amiga Shopper? I
have and I am still confused!
Bob
Bob
I know what you mean. My fellings are towards the PicassoII because of
price. Amiga Shopper didn't help much.
-Gary
Gary Giles
Yap Yap all the way from the UK Via Autopilot
Gary:
I have also heard good reports about the Picasso II. The latest Retina is
also said to be good but has the major disadvantage of not having a `pass
thru' for the monitor thus you really need two monitors in order to avoid
having to swop connectorsall the time…
I'm not surprised that the Amiga Shopper reviews didn't help!
To be honest, I'm inclined to wait and see if the A 5000 ever materialises
which will have 24 bit displays etc built in.
Regards
Bob
I have a Retina Z3 and have not had to switch in weeks. But then I don't
run any really wierd programs :). The only thing I wish I could run is
Brilliance, but I do OK with DPaint IV.
DJ
Bob
I have a big problem with PPage 4.1 is that it will not work in the colour
mode with WB3.1. I have spoken to the company who sold WB3.1 to me. He has
a Picasso II on a 4000. The fault only shows up on his when runninig 'Pass
thru' on the Picasso. Which means the Picasso seems fix my problem.
If anyone is using a 2000, could they try the above to see if the same
happens. If so I will get a Picasso board.
-Gary
Gary Giles
Yap Yap all the way from the UK Via Autopilot
I am using an A2000 with PicassoII and WB3.1, I just used PPage 4.1 for a
four page project, it worked perfectly in 256 color mode ( faster than 8
color mode under WB 2.1 ! ). PPage was not real happy under WB 2.1, so far
under WB 3.1 it has been flawless. If you have specific questions please
let me know, I will try to help.
Gary
Hi Gary
Thanks for the reply.
Have you tried running PPage without PicassoII. Am I correct in saying it
has a 'pass trou'?. If the fault shows up and not on the Picasso then I'll
order it ASAP.
-Gary
Gary Giles
Yap Yap all the way from the UK Via Autopilot
To all.. I need some info on 24 bit boards. Is any one board faster than
another? Does any board do ham 8 ? Will a 2000 with an 040 and a 24 bit board
move graphics (256 color) faster than a 4000? Is there an advantage to a
retina z3 as opposed to a z2 when used in a 2000? Will a z3 work in a 2000? (if
it will, then I can move it into my 4000 when I buy one 🙂 Are all boards
upwardly or downwardly compatible? Does the GVP Spectrum address the 32 bit
expansion bus that was put in the Gforce 040 board (for just such an occasion)?
Does any board excel at emulating the AGA chipset? Did you ever notice that no
matter how much milk you put in your oatmeal, it's still the same consistency?
Did you ever notice that if you don't sleep because you stayed up all night
playing with your computer, that your brain turns into oatmeal? 🙂
Mike Brennan, Sir Render A/V "Yea, though I walk through the silicon valley of
death, I fear no evil, for my faith in the Amiga has given me eternal bytes!"
If you only need video resolution and if it comes in PAL, I recommend the
Opalvision Main Board. The price here in the States had dropped to $389. I
use it for graphics work and feel that it is perfect for my application.
Jim R. Ollick
Using AP from Bergenfield, NJ
James
Thanks for the reply. I should have said but I mainly do DTP work.
-Gary
Gary Giles
Yap Yap all the way from the UK Via Autopilot