atari TT fast ram upgrades

[mickster]

Is the Storm the best way to go?  if so, where do I buy one.  I am considering it or just a standard atari one.

 

thanks for any help?

 

Mickey

[MasterMotorola]

Mickey,

 

A newer RAM upgrade would be faster and more reliable than the older models (some of which can only go up to 128Mb).  I ordered a Storm board last year directly from Team Thunderstorm (I will message you with the e-mail address) and it bought my RAM up to 260Mb (256Mb Fast RAM + 4Mb ST RAM).  You can use either 60ns or 50ns EDO RAM in the upgrade but since there is barely a speed difference, I opted for two cheaper 128Mb 60ns sticks.  Some photos are below of the installed unit (took a minute into install and worked perfectly) along with some RAM speed tests.

 

Cheers,

 

Stephen

 

[mdivancic]

The standard Atari one is just fine unless you need more than 16MB of ram.  I did not. Problem with the Atari one is it’s hard to find for a good price. Newer board may be a better value because of this. 

[joe r]

On 8/29/2022 at 5:03 PM, mickster said:

Is the Storm the best way to go?  if so, where do I buy one.  I am considering it or just a standard atari one.

 

thanks for any help?

 

Mickey

get the latest storm.. If you install a speedy TT it will speed it up even more.. the ram will not be tied own by the 16mhz bus as all others that I know of..  I'd be willing to sell my original ATARI upgrade once I find it.. Its stored away someplace in my closet.

 

Edited September 4, 2022 by joe r