A legend reawakens: new Amiga 4000 boards now available at Retro Passion

British Commodore Amiga hardware specialist Retro Passion has announced the availability of fully assembled replacement motherboards for the classic Amiga 4000, giving retro computing enthusiasts a new opportunity to restore or rebuild one of the most powerful systems of the golden Amiga era. These boards are based on the A4000 Rev B motherboard and organized by Paul Rezendes (ACILL). Built using original “new old stock” custom chips and authentic components rather than FPGA recreations or modern substitutes, they preserve the original architecture and full hardware compatibility that purists expect. This ensures that rebuilt systems behave just like original machines from the early 90s. The price for a fully assembled motherboard is approximately €1,660 (plus VAT and shipping, depending on destination). The premium price reflects both the rarity of original Amiga chipsets and the complexity of professionally assembling and testing each board. Originally released by Commodore, the Amiga 4000 represented the high end of the Amiga lineup. With its desktop form factor, powerful Motorola 680×0 processor support, and advanced chipset, it became a popular choice among video professionals, graphic artists, and multimedia creators. Today, many surviving original boards suffer from aging components, capacitor leakage, and trace corrosion, making reliable replacements highly desirable. By offering fully assembled and tested motherboards, Retro Passion significantly lowers the barrier for restoration projects. Instead of sourcing scarce donor boards or performing complex repairs, enthusiasts can now install a ready-to-use solution. This approach helps extend the lifespan of original Amiga systems while keeping authentic hardware alive. For the Amiga community, the availability of new A4000 motherboards is more than just a hardware release — it represents another important step in preserving one of the most innovative and influential home computer platforms of its time.

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