NetNews Usenet Archive 1992 #18/NN_1992_18.iso/spool/comp/sys/apple2/18994

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From: [e-mail] (Gayla Ann Greis)
Subject: But How Do I Do It? (Zip Upgrade)
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Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1992 20:53:39 GMT
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OK, I want to upgrade my Zip, just like a lot of the other people here
have been asking, but noone seems to have posted a step by step for the
"mechanically inclined but uninformed." What I'd like to know is what
each of the items on my Zip is, and it's supposed function, and what is
going to be replaced. (And also a good reccomendation for where to buy
the parts, and how much it will cost. Microprocessors Unlimited I believe
I've been sent to before, are they still currently the best? Do they
carry the Sanyo chips? What part numbers should I ask for for the Sanyo's
and some fast memory to go with it, and whatever else I need...?)

From what I can tell, I have the revision 1.02 board without any upgrades.
Yes, this is one of the "cheap" Zips with no upgrades on it (yet). From
what I understand, *any* of the boards can be upgraded though. Correct?

One other question I have is what exactly is the split cache upgrade, and
what will it do for me. Yes, I understand the concept of why cache memory
is used and desireable, but why a spilt-cache? GNO?

A little background so I don't end up with anything that is conflicting
in my system, I have a Rom03, 20Meg Vulcan, Sonic Blaster, Zip 8/8,
AST VisionPlus, and a VOC. I also have a half full GS Ram+ for a total
of 4 meg on board. Any speed problems with any of these?

Thanks in advance!