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#Accelerators /30

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#91600From: Jane R. HansenFeb 23, 1990 8:35 PM
It is my understanding that the 32 bit memory for the 2630 is rather slow as far as 32 bit memory goes – something like 100 ns, which causes more wait states. By changing the chips from 100ns to 70 ns 32 bit memory the performance increases dramatically. (I get my information from a tech for an Amiga dealer who also happens to own the GVP 3001 board, so he is quite familiar with the subject.) What I want to know is why none of these boards can be expanded beyond 8 megs when the 68030 can address so much more?
#91662From: John DraperFeb 24, 1990 1:38 AM
The 2630 has no easy way to speed up the memory. The 2620 had a jumper you could change to speed it up, with a corresponding change in the memory chips themselves to 80 ns parts. The 2630 can be expanded via a daughterboard.
#91837From: Harry CallesisFeb 25, 1990 3:12 PM
I don't know about the GVP A3001 card, but the Hurricane 2800 is set up to go to a max 16 meg if you use 1Mx4 rams instead of 256Kx4. A jumper (at least one, maybe more) has to be changed also.