RTG video card memory usage question.

[watsonfmly]

When using an RTG video card, will the system still use chip ram for higher video modes?

The reason I ask...

I am getting ready to get a Picasso II video card.

I currently have a Retina Z2, and my system eats up chip ram. I am hoping my new card won't do that. I assume it is because the Retina Z2 uses an emulated video mode.

Thanks.



Oh why do i spend so much time and money.... oh yeah ... Amiga is AWESOME.

 

[matt3k]

Using a Picasso II and either Picasso96 or Cybergraphx 3/4 will not use chip ram for the RTG video modes. Sadly the Retina z2 does not support either of the 'modern' video drivers.

Good luck!

 

[fitzsteve]

You made the right move there, the PicassoII is a great card, as you can see in my Video here I have full chip Ram when using the PicassoII in RTG modes:

[m]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg2xQJU68HI[/m]