[comp.sys.amiga.tech] Purchasing Amiga Chips

shaw@cell.mot.COM (Christopher Shaw) (11/18/89)

Does anyone know where I could purchase commodore amiga custom ICs?. In
 particular the 8520 I/O,timer chip. My local commodore dealer refuses to help
me on this matter.

Thanks. 

bevis@EE.ECN.PURDUE.EDU (Jeff Bevis) (11/18/89)

In article <417@shale3.UUCP>, shaw@cell.mot.COM (Christopher Shaw) writes:
>Does anyone know where I could purchase commodore amiga custom ICs?. In
> particular the 8520 I/O,timer chip. My local commodore dealer refuses to help
>me on this matter.

Ah, the never-ending quest for Amiga-specific chips.  If you check any old
(or new :-) Computer Shopper, you're sure to find an ad for Kasara Systems, 
who stock ALL amiga custom chips (that I'm aware of).  I took out an 8520
in my 1000 a while back, and these folks got me a replacement in a jiffy. 
They even sold me a second (spare) at half-price.  I recommend them.
I can get you their phone number if you give me some time to find it...



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swan@jolnet.ORPK.IL.US (Joel Swan) (11/20/89)

In article <417@shale3.UUCP> shaw@cell.mot.COM (Christopher Shaw) writes:
:Does anyone know where I could purchase commodore amiga custom ICs?. In
: particular the 8520 I/O,timer chip. My local commodore dealer refuses to help
:me on this matter.
:
:Thanks. 

I had good luck buying my 8520 directly from CBM in Westchester (hey that's a
novel idea, go right to the source ;-).  Really, I got mine for around $23.XX
and that included shipping.  I let them know I needed it quick because I was
about to use it for a demo.  I got mine in under 14 days.

Oh yes, dump your dealer if they refuse to help.  They DO understand economic
based reactions.

Joel Swan