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- Hi Dale,
-
- In a message of 14 Jan 96 you wrote to All:
-
- DC> In article <30f8bb3c@wvision.iig.com.au> mpa@wvision.iig.com.au (Mark P
- DC> Allen) writes:
-
- >> I just came across a post that suggested dropping the pixel clock. The
- >> author stated that it fixed exactly the same symptoms on his CV64 machine
-
- DC> Saw that, hope it solves the problem.
-
- It did, thanks. At last I have a stable machine.
-
- I'm a little concerned about the implications of the problem though, and the
- fact that Phase 5 and CyberGraphX are instrumental in future PPC Amiga upgrades
- etc, and are obviously furiously working on future enhancements, but with no
- communication about this existing problem.
-
- >> BTW, CyberGraphX 40.49 (the last full freely distributable release) is
- >> available via ftp from ftp.netcom.com in pub/en/envoy. Once this is
- >> installed the upgrade patches (the latest being v2.14) can be applied
- >> over the top. These upgrades are available on both Aminet and the site
-
- DC> One of our guys tried the demo out when it first appeared, but although
- DC> it looked promising, I'll stick to the Picasso software until the
- DC> commercial version becomes available. My existing setup is stable, and
- DC> I can't afford to have my DTP/Graphics workstation otherwise, as I need
- DC> it for business. If the commercial version of CG fullfills it's promise
- DC> with better speed and resolves the problems with GPFax, I will gladly
- DC> upgrade to it.
-
- Fair enough. I know exactly what you're talking about. The past month of
- instability was extremely challenging with a couple of video deadlines I had to
- make.
-
- >> Would you say there might be any benefit to my upgrading the Ramsey and
- >> DMAC chips in this configuration?
-
- DC> Since you don't have any MB memory, there is probably little to be
- DC> gained other than the improved heat tolerance of the DMAC. You could
- DC> always try adding a CPU type fan to your DMAC, they're fairly cheap.
- DC> Personally, I grabbed a set while they were available, just so I'd have
- DC> one machine that was fully up to date in preparation for future
- DC> expansion. Your choice.
-
- I did always intend to upgrade for the same reasons you cite. I have placed an
- order anyway, so should soon have the upgraded set installed.
-
- >> And thanks very much for your comments, they're very much appreciated.
-
- DC> You're welcome.
-
- Thanks again.
-
- Regards,
-
- Mark
-
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