656lee@gw.wmich.edu (06/20/91)
I am considering of getting a computer but I just couldn't make up my
mind as to which computer to buy.
I am considering either a 386-33 and an AMIGA 3000.
I have actually asked around for opinions about these 2 machines.
The answers I got are:
- The AMIGA 3000 uses a 68030 running at 25 MHZ.
- it uses a 32 bit bus, not only between the CPU and RAM but also with
the video RAM, disk and other peripherals. This make it a much faster
system compared to the 386.
The 386 only has a 32 bit bus between the processor and RAM. Bus
with other peripherals is only 16 bit. Does this mean that the AMIGA is
going to be much faster?
- The 3000 has a special graphics, disk and ram controller chip which takes
of a lot of strain from the PROCESSOR. As with the 386, the processor
has to take care of refreshing the video, disk access and all other
io. Again, does this imply that the 386 is slower than the 3000.
- It comes with a math co-processor(68882) and it is said to be faster
than INTEL 387 or FASMATH 387. The 386 does not come with a math co-pro.
- with the power up program going on right now, it cost about $2100.
The 386 IBM compatible cost almost the same, maybe few hundred buck more.
I am actually involved in the Comp.Sc.Dept research in parallel processing.
So, I hope I could make use of the computer to aid in the research program.
My main concern is with the software support for the AMIGA. The Amiga , of
course, has less software compare to "IBM".
I really could not make up my mind as to which one to buy. Could anyone give
me some more information about the 386 and any opinions would be very much
appreciated.
Please mail to me. Thanks.
Given the above info. it should be cl