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From: dtiberio@eeserv1.ic.sunysb.edu (David Tiberio)
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Subject: Re: A500 HD and memory expansion questions
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Date: 9 Apr 91 15:59:59 GMT
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In article <9104082116.AA23378@lilac.berkeley.edu> ECZ5ACK@MVS.OAC.UCLA.EDU (Andy Kohler) writes:
>
>   I'm just about to add a hard drive and 4 megs of memory to
>my A500, and I have a couple questions.  I've decided to get the
>GVP Series II controller and Quantum 80 or 105 meg drive, but
>I also want to increase memory.  Should I get 4 megs of RAM in
>the controller (rather expensive) or buy a Baseboard w/4 megs
>($299)?  What are the advantages/disadvantages of each way?

  I suggest you put the ram into the GVP drive. Otherwise you may have
to worry about getting a bigger power supply for your amiga. The GVP
comes with enough power for the drive and ram. And I do not see why it
costs more to put ram into the GVP. The GVP uses SIMM modules which should 
cost about $60 each at the most. It should be cheaper to put in the 4 megs
into the GVP (however, if you order the ram already in the GVP the dealer
may be trying to make some quick money). For a new a3000, you can get an
additional 3 megs for $500 from the dealer. Or you can buy them separately
for a lower price; 4 megs for $400.  4/400 / 3/500 = $100/meg or $170/meg.

>
>Also, I'm not sure whether to buy through Computability (low
>prices) or Briwall (good service) (judging just by their
>ads in AmigaWorld).  Any recommendations/comparisons would be
>welcomed.
>
>Send e-mail and I will gladly summarize to the net.
>
>Thanks much.
>Andy Kohler
>ecz5ack@mvs.oac.ucla.edu  or  ecz5ack@UCLAMVS


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