Post by Mark BedingfieldPost by phantomm_1Post by Mark BedingfieldPost by phantomm_1Greetings,
Are there any CT2B users out there anywhere?
I was wondering if there have been any modifications,
software or info for better performance or bug fixes if
any have been found over the past 2years or so.
Also, of the Flashes, which version is the best to use?
And are there any known problems with any of the Flashes?
I'm a CT2B owner myself.
I have one. I use the latest flash (forget which one as it would be more
than a couple of years old) it has the misfortune on my early CT2B of
restricting it to 32meg. Its a trade off, latest flash or more ram and as
46 meg of ram appears to be enough for me, I'm not that worried.
I only have a stock Falcon setup atm tho, which remind's me I need to
repair my screenblaster.
Mark
I didn't know that any of the Flashes had a effect of the size of FastRam!?
Like to know which one, and the side effect, crashes?
Its not the flash that effects the ram size, its the chipset. Because it
has an early chipset there are issues with its memory addressing. I
wouldn't be worried about it if I were you.
As for stability, I've struggled to keep the CT2 stable, its VERY fussy
about what it will and won't run. I'm not sure the reasoning behind that
but suspect its more mainboard related. I have a TT and another 14 meg
Falcon so I have plenty to experiment on ;-)
Mark
ok, I have 2 CT2Bs, and one is more stable than the other.
Actually, it's almost as stable as a stock falcon. I can run just
about anything on it.
They other one is not as stable. However, the software setup is
different. I need to change the main bootup manager to XBOOT III,
which I have (original package) and do some sorting of Auto and ACCs.
Some need to be removed as I've found that some are just about the same
thing, just in another look. I'm suprised that it is as stable as it is, as
I
had that one loaded down with all kinds of ACCs, Auto programs and then
the stuff related to the desktop. However, I had the best software I could
get at that time. It needs the software streamlined and maybe a few
heatsinks
and a few wire connections checked.
But I have found the IDE upgrade on both to be rock solid and alot faster
than
stock. Also, the videomodification if done right, allows solid TC
resolutions above
640x480. The software for that modification needs installed correctly too.
I found that on one, it worked but wasn't setup correctly. And there are 2
or 3
versions and only one needs to be used.
Having programs installed that do the same thing but may have a few
different
features can cause problems on a CT2B imo.
I've found that just about anything will work, but keeping it streamlined is
part
of the answer to a stable CT2B system. Also, the wire connections need to be
secured. I've used a HotGlue Gun on some connections for stability and
insulation.
I also have a almost stock Falcon setup and a couple of motherboards to
tinker on.
You mentioned a different chipset. I know there was a Centurbo I or(
A )version,
that had the expansion ports.
If there were different chipsets on the B version, I'd like to know which
ones,
as I have 2, and there is a difference between the heatsink and Fan on the
boards.
Also, anything about Dolmen you can tell me, or anyone?
For me the CT2B is just what I needed on my Falcon for extra speed over all.
I think it was the right way to go, because compatibility is really good, at
least on
mine. But there are improvements that could be done.
The Blitter thing was/is annoying. I never fully understood why it had to be
disabled,
And it's one of the main causes for crashes.
However, when getting it all setup correctly, it's a real nice speedy way to
fly.
It's not the Fastest, but being able to use Apex and some other software
with
extra speed and memory is nice.
If anyone, knows of any modifications, software or hardware for better
performance
and stability of the Centurbo II version B, or earlier versions, then I'd be
very
interested to read or see them.
Barry
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