Not Sold: A1200 accelerator - Phase 5 Blizzard 1240 T-ERC

Due to running out of space I've decided to focus my Amiga hardware down to a few machines and am going to be selling off the "excess" bits. So my pain is your gain! ;)

I'm looking to sell my Phase 5, Blizzard 1240-T/ERC 040@40Mhz A1200 accelerator with 32MB of RAM (via 1 x 32MB SIMM). The card works fine (I tested it again on 28/5/09 and took a screengrab of sysinfo) and is a damn fast 040, it's no exaggeration to say that it transforms a stock A1200.

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The SIMM is marked as follows
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The PCB is actually marked as being a 1260 Mk II so I guess it could theoretically be upgraded to an 060 (perhaps?).
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Details of the card from the Amiga Hardware Database (see here)
* processor 68040 @ 40 MHz / 68060 @ 50 MHz
o the 68040s are recycled from used Macs
* memory one 72 pin SIMM socket accepts up to 64 MB RAM, 70 ns or faster
* battery backed up clock

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This card can take the optional (Note: I don't have one of these and it's not included!) Fast SCSI 2 DMA controller which besides the SCSI also adds another 72pin SIMM socket. I would say though that these are probably hard to find these days.

The card is designed for a towered A1200 (the SIMM hangs out of the trapdoor of a desktop A1200) but I've been using it in my desktop A1200 for a couple of years by elevating the A1200 with larger feet), I'm sure this isn't recommended though! Bear this in mind if you don't have a towered A1200.

My card has a small heat sink and CPU fan attached to the 040, I was powering the CPU fan via the floppy connector so there's no plug for the CPU fan (check the photos to see what I mean).
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The card is boxed with the manual but has no driver disk. The box isn't in great condition (check the photos)
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Drivers can be obtained from the Amiga Hardware Database and no doubt other places.

I'm in Scotland (UK), and I'm looking for £XXX (including delivery in the UK) for the card and if paid via bank transfer, or £XXX (including delivery in the UK) if paid via Paypal (difference is due to Paypal fees).

Any questions let me know and I'll do my best at answering them :)

I am interested A1200 accelerator - Phase 5 Blizzard 1240 T-ERC the beams shipment to Spain?

What sort of Amiga are you planning to put it into?

@kmob, im guessing that with such a huge sink & fan, card is only usable in a Tower?

anyway, is it possible to replace it with a little fan so it can be good to use in a 1200 desktop?


@depredador: if you need further assistance, contact me por favor, as i can help you a lot with this!!!!

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Sebastian

The HS is an "aftermarket" addon that could be removed if necessary, what stops it being suitable for a the trapdoor is the SIMMs.

But I have to be straight up here - it was designed and intended for a towered A1200 and that's how I have to describe it. The fact that I was using it in a desktop A1200 (with raised feet and an open trapdoor) is more down to me not having a tower than it being a good idea!

Great info, thanks for the update

If depredador needs help with english language, i can help you both trough all the process of having a good deal!!!

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Sebastian

I'd like to register my interest in this if the sale falls through.

Cheers,
Steve

Ok lads, I’ll weigh the box when I get home and calculate some postage options to Spain. Sebastian, you’re next in line in case Depredador isn’t interested.

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Originally Posted by kmob

Ok lads, I’ll weigh the box when I get home and calculate some postage options to Spain. Sebastian, you’re next in line in case Depredador isn’t interested.

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@kmob: thanks a lot my friend, but dont put me in line!! i just wanted to help my spanish friend here!!!!!

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Sebastian

Depredador, postage costs to Spain (Royal Mail "Airsure Small Packets" based on the weight of 260 grams) is about £6.68.

So for delivery to Spain I'll take £153 delivered (if paid via bank transfer), or £158 via Paypal.

Let me know if you're interested or not.

Cheers.