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Mac Pro Setup

So here's my Mac Pro workstation

So I got the 2008 2.8 Octo with 16G's or ram.

The ATI Radeon HD 4870 is ordered from Apple already and should be here by mid April.:(

Logitech Z5500 5.1 surround sound:cool:

22' LG Flatron L227WTG, these are beauties

I also since this picture added the Logitech Quick Cam Pro 9000, for all of my video conferencing needs.

So what do you think.

P.S.:Sorry for the poor pic quality, the iPhone sucks for pics.:apple:
 

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MnkyPwz said:
So I got the 2008 2.8 Octo with 16G's or ram.

The ATI Radeon HD 4870 is ordered from Apple already and should be here by mid April.:(

Logitech Z5500 5.1 surround sound:cool:

22' LG Flatron L227WTG, these are beauties

I also since this picture added the Logitech Quick Cam Pro 9000, for all of my video conferencing needs.

So what do you think.

P.S.:Sorry for the poor pic quality, the iPhone sucks for pics.:apple:
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Not bad at all.
 
So many hours spent here!

Here is my set-up. I took this photo on Sunday night before I received my new MP yesterday. I have since swapped out the G5 for the MP. The migration assistant is finishing the day-long process.

  • 20" Apple Cinema Display
  • MBP from work- I use Synergy server to operate laptop with desktop keyboard and mouse.
  • The monitor on left is a ViewSonic 16" which has an HDTV tuner in it. When I am not using it as a second montior, I can watch local HDTV with OTA antenna in window or the Dish satellite receiver it is sitting on.
  • The tall speakers are attached the to Dish receiver. The other speakers are connected to the computer with subwoofer below.
  • Logitech cordless keyboard and mouse.
  • The UPS is at bottom right.
BTW, the desk is from Ikea- circa 1995!
 

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I took my photo just after I cleaned my desk, too. It was way over due!

Good impetus to clean it! Like cleaning up for virtual company! :cool:
 
Macpropro80 said:
I cleaned it up after see everyone else's, then took the picture! lol
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Did you end up tossing all the mess back after you shot the pic? ;) :p

I don't know about you, but I always seem to have a massive shortage of storage space. ;) :rolleyes: Now if I could only manage to toss some of the crap out... (I come from a long line of Pack Rats). :p
 
Here be mine then.

2009 2.66 Quad + 22" Dell 2209WA. Custom built the desk with a bit of work top, love it.

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Cable tidying took a while as well, and a lot of cable ties of course. 5 port network switch mounted to the bottom of the desk, as well as my wireless mouse receiver. Next idea would be some USB ports built into the top somehow, not sure how I'll do that though, will have to machine it out somehow, thats more of an idea than in a WIP.

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Might see if I can stretch to fitting a second 2209 on the desk, bit I think it'll be pushing it a little, we'll see.
 
NightSailor said:


Thanks for the complement. The case was a bit beat up, it is intended more for work than for show. In some of the pictures you can see the nicks and dings in the case.

It still needs a little work, but I use it every day. Next up is a fan control to quiet it down. I want to put in a big order for TB drives, but can't decide which drives to get. I have four Seagates in my Mac Pro "Pisces", and mostly WDC drives in the expansion box I call Pisces II.

In any event, I have higher priorities right now as the sailing season is starting and I have four boats to prep.

There is a thread on my G5 Case mod. It is posted on Mac Mods forum.

http://www.macmod.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=3149

I have another interesting mod I've been doing to my Mac Pro, but want to finish it and post it all at once. A few parts I ordered from NewEgg have been delayed.
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You are too cool for school. Nice mod.
 
nanofrog said:
Did you end up tossing all the mess back after you shot the pic? ;) :p

I don't know about you, but I always seem to have a massive shortage of storage space. ;) :rolleyes: Now if I could only manage to toss some of the crap out... (I come from a long line of Pack Rats). :p
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I threw everything in the part of my desk where your suppose to put a computer.
 

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I'm one of the few weird freaks that places their MP on the desktop. My setup needs to remain modular as it changes placement frequently and this desk allows for simple mobility.

The Mini pictured acts as a print server, offline (preview) webserver, and an XBMC machine.
 
Zagratt said:


I'm one of the few weird freaks that places their MP on the desktop. My setup needs to remain modular as it changes placement frequently and this desk allows for simple mobility.

The Mini pictured acts as a print server, offline (preview) webserver, and an XBMC machine.
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Whoa~ Becareful for that Mac Pro!! Do I spy a mac mini?!?!!!
 
Zagratt said:


I'm one of the few weird freaks that places their MP on the desktop. My setup needs to remain modular as it changes placement frequently and this desk allows for simple mobility.

The Mini pictured acts as a print server, offline (preview) webserver, and an XBMC machine.
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That must be one sturdy glass desk for the Mac Pro to be able to sit on it!
 
ScottishCaptain said:
Alright, I'll bite.

Most of the furniture is Ikea. Desks are the black version of the "Galant" series with T-legs. Ikea doesn't advertise it, but the entire Galant system is pretty modular and more then happy to be bolted together, so the entire desk surface spans almost two entire walls.

No, the big red button doesn't do anything.

-SC
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Nice clean set up - you make me want to clean my desk
 
That must be one sturdy glass desk for the Mac Pro to be able to sit on it!
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It actually is very sturdy. I gave it the old "shake" test to make sure there's no accidental falls. Plus, I have to wheel the thing across the room a number of times per week. To say I'm careful is an understatement, but the whole thing is quite solid.
 
turtlebud said:
That must be one sturdy glass desk for the Mac Pro to be able to sit on it!
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Tempered glass can be very strong. My glass-topped television stand is rated for 350 pounds. The manufacturer has since stopped over engineering their newer models as flat screens have replaced CRTs.
 
Macpropro80 said:
Why are your NTSC montiors placed where they are? Is the point of having them to actually look at them?
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I believe I mentioned this in an older post -- but I'm generally not constantly monitoring on them; just checking every now and then to make sure things look right (generally, checking for interlace issues). Since they're not in constant use, I find it's easier to keep them off to the side rather than cluttering my desk (kind of OCD that way)...

I'm considering getting a larger (~13") NTSC monitor and placing it above the LCDs (there's a ~2-3' ledge there) -- but because of my usage patterns it's not a top priority.
 
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