[d.fine]

Originally posted by hyperb0le:
All powermac G5s come with a special plastic window behind the normal case door.

Yep, but they do say that the G5 operates better with the sidepanel on, because zone 4 (top of the case) has nothing to guide the airflow with the side off ... but I have'nt noticed any problems, or any parts getting hotter because I don't have the side on.

I really like the clean look of the inside of the G5, main reason why I leave the side off. My ex-pc is a total mess inside, and I remember spending hours and hours to try and clean it up, get rid of all the cables etc. The G5 came came all clean like that, so I say why not enjoy the view ?

[driven]

Originally posted by d.fine:
Yep, but they do say that the G5 operates better with the sidepanel on, because zone 4 (top of the case) has nothing to guide the airflow with the side off ... but I have'nt noticed any problems, or any parts getting hotter because I don't have the side on.

I really like the clean look of the inside of the G5, main reason why I leave the side off. My ex-pc is a total mess inside, and I remember spending hours and hours to try and clean it up, get rid of all the cables etc. The G5 came came all clean like that, so I say why not enjoy the view ?

Who is "they" ??

(This is the first I've heard of it.)
My side panel is still on, but only because my tower is on the floor with the "shiney" side facing my desk... :-(

[d.fine]

Originally posted by driven:
Who is "they" ??

(This is the first I've heard of it.)
My side panel is still on, but only because my tower is on the floor with the "shiney" side facing my desk... :-(

"They" is Apple ...

[driven]

Originally posted by d.fine:
"They" is Apple ...

Where is this referenced? (So I can point folks to it lest folks think I am spreading urban legend)

[d.fine]

Originally posted by driven:
Where is this referenced? (So I can point folks to it lest folks think I am spreading urban legend)

Check page 1 of the G5 Manual , here's a screenshot :



And they're not talking about the clear plastic internal screen ...

[driven]

Originally posted by d.fine:
Check page 1 of the G5 Manual , here's a screenshot :



And they're not talking about the clear plastic internal screen ...

You RULE!

Who reads manuals???
Mia culpa.

Thanks again.

[Landos Mustache]

Originally posted by d.fine:

And they're not talking about the clear plastic internal screen ...

So they mean just the metal door then right?

[icruise]

So what's the point of having the clear plastic thing in the first place? When the G5s first came out, I thought Apple people were talking about how they added that specifically so you could run it with the door off and still have the cooling system work.

[Disgruntled Head of C-3PO]

Originally posted by Icruise:
So what's the point of having the clear plastic thing in the first place? When the G5s first came out, I thought Apple people were talking about how they added that specifically so you could run it with the door off and still have the cooling system work.

1 year after it came out I haven't seen anyone who has had problems running the computer with just the plastic door.

[Simon]

Originally posted by d.fine:


And they're not talking about the clear plastic internal screen ...

They must be.

Why otherwise would it make sense to make a see-through internal cover? Or was is solely done for the purpose of showing off the PowerMac's internals at expos while it isn't running?

[d.fine]

Originally posted by Simon:
They must be.

Why otherwise would it make sense to make a see-through internal cover? Or was is solely done for the purpose of showing off the PowerMac's internals at expos while it isn't running?

The design is so that the side panel and internal clear plastic work together to guide the airflow through the case. They recommend you use both for optimal performance of the cooling system. In the manual they make a clear distiniction between 'side panel' and 'clear plastic' thingy ...

Of course it is to show off the internals, why do you think they make such awesome heatsinks, or why the case is so clean inside ? Every G5 I see at an Apple Store has the side panel off ...

So they mean just the metal door then right?

I think they do ... try removing the plastic cover when using your G5 : fans will go full speed ! This doesn't happen with the side panel off.

[driven]

Originally posted by d.fine:
The design is so that the side panel and internal clear plastic work together to guide the airflow through the case. They recommend you use both for optimal performance of the cooling system. In the manual they make a clear distiniction between 'side panel' and 'clear plastic' thingy ...

Of course it is to show off the internals, why do you think they make such awesome heatsinks, or why the case is so clean inside ? Every G5 I see at an Apple Store has the side panel off ...

So they mean just the metal door then right?

I think they do ... try removing the plastic cover when using your G5 : fans will go full speed ! This doesn't happen with the side panel off.

My local Apple stores NEVER take the side panels off. I tried to do it once to show a friend and I was yelled at LOUDLY by the sales drone.
(I probably should have asked first)

[blakespot]

I'd posted a few pics of my G4 setup long ago in this thread, and now here is my updated setup complete with dual G5 2.5:





The G4 setup it replaced is here.



blakespot

[storer]

nice setup blakespot!

[trancepriest]

Blake,

Nice upgrade... I always admired your setup... and now more than ever. What are the specs on the G5 and also what kind of printer do you have?

[blakespot]

Originally posted by trancepriest:
Blake,

Nice upgrade... I always admired your setup... and now more than ever. What are the specs on the G5 and also what kind of printer do you have?

Thanks.

Specs of the G5:
- dual G5 2.5 with Radeon 9600XT in temporarily as I wait for the GeForce 6800 Ultra
- 2.5GB RAM
- 74GB SATA Raptor 10,000 RPM HD (8MB cache)
- 250GB SATA Maxtor 7,200 RPM HD (8MB cache)
- 250GB FireWire 5,400 RPM HD (2MB cache)
- 3-port 3.3v PCI FireWire card



blakespot

[trancepriest]

wow you got quite a setup there... I haven't even upgraded the memory on my 2x2 G5 yet. My powerbook as more memory... planning to upgrade the G5 memory next week. I may have a smilar looking setup to yours soon... planning on getting an HD monitor... so will have the dual screens going.

[V12]

wow..after going through all the pages of this post in school earlier (...who needs to learn how to use M$ access when you can browse the web) i noticed all the PowerMacs and now a i really want one (and i don't want to get rid of my PB)

....oh well i guess i'll just settle with getting a iCurve and a cinema display or samsung LCD (have any reconmendations?)

[driven]

Originally posted by V12:
wow..after going through all the pages of this post in school earlier (...who needs to learn how to use M$ access when you can browse the web) i noticed all the PowerMacs and now a i really want one (and i don't want to get rid of my PB)

....oh well i guess i'll just settle with getting a iCurve and a cinema display or samsung LCD (have any reconmendations?)

It's ok, some of us PowerMac users wouldn't mind having a PowerMac for our "on the go" trips. (I currently suffer with a 2002 Dell Inspiron) <GRIN>

[blakespot]

Originally posted by driven:
It's ok, some of us PowerMac users wouldn't mind having a PowerMac for our "on the go" trips. (I currently suffer with a 2002 Dell Inspiron) <GRIN>

Heh I use my iBook 700 for on-the-go trips, when away from my G5.



blakespot

[V12]

i still want a g5 dp (2.0 or better) PM with a 20" cinema display...



i saw a nice 17 NEC MultiSync LCD 1365 monitor today, looks great

[UnixMac]

updated pictures posted on page 29.

[MindFad]

Killer setup, UnixMac! Damn, I love those new displays.

[Truepop]

So much screen real estate... must be a joy to work on.

[trancepriest]

Great setup indeed. Wish I had the money last year to buy an HD 23 inch instead of the 20 inch I picked up. At least the 20 is good as a secondary display.

[UnixMac]

Yeah.. Apple really hit a home run on those screens.... I thing I'll buy a second one (a 20") a bit later.. maybe when they do a price drop.

Thanks

[Buckaroo]

I wish I could afford to put Apple's new 30" monitor in the middle of my setup (to replace the center 2 LCD's).

[Camali]

Unixmac,

where did you get that fan?

[striker100]

Nice picture, does your 23" Cinema Display have the well known pink cast problem?

[MindFad]

Originally posted by striker100:
Nice picture, does your 23" Cinema Display have the well known pink cast problem?

Haven't heard of that. What is it, a pinkish look to the picture?

[UnixMac]

Originally posted by Camali:
Unixmac,

where did you get that fan?

I get asked that a lot.... that's a Casablanca brand table fan... they make several models from floor to large and small table. They also make ceiling fans which adorn my house. Casablanca is basically the Rolls Royce (or Apple) of Fans.... the thing is built like they used to be, solid and all but silent, and made in the USA!

check out their website on the internet http://www.casablancafanco.com/product.html

[UnixMac]

Originally posted by striker100:
Nice picture, does your 23" Cinema Display have the well known pink cast problem?

thanks, and no, nothing of that sort (yet)... I wonder if that is due to a color sync being needed on the monitor... you should look into that option.

[ReggieX]

Originally posted by UnixMac:
There pics are a month ago also, I didn't feel like taking new ones for this thread! but...It is only missing the Nvidia 6800 card that Apple keeps delaying ... otherwise, my new POWER Mac is a sweat ride and a pleasure to own. 5-Stars!

I think you mean SWEET ride! And that's an awesome fan BTW.

Here's my ex-Power Tower with most of the guts stripped out. Using OS9 Helper I upgraded it from 8.6 to 9.2.2 on a different HD, and am now installing an otherwise unused Ultra SCSI card and CD-R/W drive.



Note also the all powerful Voodoo 1 card!

[UnixMac]

Originally posted by ReggieX:
I think you mean SWEET ride! And that's an awesome fan BTW.

Here's my ex-Power Tower with most of the guts stripped out. Using OS9 Helper I upgraded it from 8.6 to 9.2.2 on a different HD, and am now installing an otherwise unused Ultra SCSI card and CD-R/W drive.



Note also the all powerful Voodoo 1 card!

yeah thanks, sweet... I suffer from keyboard dyslexia... I type faster than I can properly spell!

[Lateralus]

PowerComputing 4 lif3 f00l!

[SafariX]

Originally posted by PowerMacMan:
PowerComputing 4 lif3 f00l!

I had a PowerCenter Pro 240 back in the day. 240mhz 604e with 60mhz bus...it was *killer* back then! 4mb of VRAM and 64mb of system RAM....I almost can't believe I thought that machine was fast

[ReggieX]

Wow, a 240? The one above's a 180, the 2nd fastest one they had at the time. Sonnet sells 400MHz G3 upgrades for US$70, which ain't bad! Running 8.6 with no VM and Speed Doubler, it's still pretty usable.

[flukewurm]

Originally posted by UnixMac:
thanks, and no, nothing of that sort (yet)... I wonder if that is due to a color sync being needed on the monitor... you should look into that option.

when compared to earlier 23" and 20" models there is a slight magenta hue to the new 23" Al. according to MANY it cant be fixed with calibration. some say it can - others call BS, saying it can't -- that its a very specific hardware/engr problem with the 23" caused by the lamps being direcly behind the display instead of on top...

theres also THIS article

http://www.mac360.com/index.php/mac3...nema_displays/

do a search over at macrumors for more info about the dreaded pink tint.

i for one am completely turned off of even attempting to purchase a 23" Al until this is resolved once and for all.

[jamesa]

Originally posted by blakespot:
I'd posted a few pics of my G4 setup long ago in this thread, and now here is my updated setup complete with dual G5 2.5:

The G4 setup it replaced is here.

blakespot

blake - v nice set up. May I ask what that is holding your G5 off the ground?

cheers

-- james

[-Q-]

Originally posted by UnixMac:
I get asked that a lot.... that's a Casablanca brand table fan... they make several models from floor to large and small table. They also make ceiling fans which adorn my house. Casablanca is basically the Rolls Royce (or Apple) of Fans.... the thing is built like they used to be, solid and all but silent, and made in the USA!

check out their website on the internet http://www.casablancafanco.com/product.html

Wow. US$300 for a fan (average price I saw on Froogle). It better be a good performer.

I move to the new house in two weeks. I'll have pics of the news set-up then. Replacing the desk and hopefully the monitor with an Apple 20".

And nice set-up blakespot.

[UnixMac]

Originally posted by -Q-:
Wow. US$300 for a fan (average price I saw on Froogle). It better be a good performer.

I move to the new house in two weeks. I'll have pics of the news set-up then. Replacing the desk and hopefully the monitor with an Apple 20".

And nice set-up blakespot.

Best $300 you'll ever spend. It's the Rolls Royce of fans... nothing you'll find at Restoration Hardware or Home Depot will touch it.

I also placed a bunch of their ceiling fans in the house we just built, silent and well made, best out their.

Good luck.

[samslaves]

Originally posted by blakespot:
I'd posted a few pics of my G4 setup long ago in this thread, and now here is my updated setup complete with dual G5 2.5:





The G4 setup it replaced is here.



blakespot

THE POSTER... THE POSTER WITH THE CUBE!!! DAMN I WANT ONE! I WANT IT!!! Where did you buy it? Pleeaaase...

Do you own a NeXT Cube?!?

[BurpetheadX]

Heres my dorm room setup..

Room...



Close Up...



Rev A Dual 1.8
1 Gig RAM
Radeon 9600
10,000 36.7 Gig Boot Drive.
250 Gig WD File Drive.
JBL II Creature Speakers.
NU QL-711V 17" LCD ($270)
OS X Server 10.3, Fink & KDE installed.

[MindFad]

Oooh, that Nu monitor looks nice. How is it? Have you tried the built-in speakers? How are they?

I really like that design. Damn, it's VGA, huh? At least it has a 16ms pixel response. Hmmm ... now that or a Samsung 172x. Hard to beat $270 for a slick monitor like that, though.

[BurpetheadX]

Originally posted by MindFad:
Oooh, that Nu monitor looks nice. How is it? Have you tried the built-in speakers? How are they?

I really like that design. Damn, it's VGA, huh? At least it has a 16ms pixel response. Hmmm ... now that or a Samsung 172x. Hard to beat $270 for a slick monitor like that, though.

Yes, I absolutley love the monitor. It's my first LCD, and got it from NewEgg. The clarity is unbelievable (500:1 contrast), and it looks better than DVI quality. I think NU actually uses LG screens. No dead pixels, and has almost no distortion from any angle. I haven't tried the speakers, but I'm sure thier just ment for alert sounds. Great buy!!

[Mafia]

Originally posted by BurpetheadX:
Heres my dorm room setup..

Room...



Close Up...



Rev A Dual 1.8
1 Gig RAM
Radeon 9600
10,000 36.7 Gig Boot Drive.
250 Gig WD File Drive.
JBL II Creature Speakers.
NU QL-711V 17" LCD ($270)
OS X Server 10.3, Fink & KDE installed.

how do u like the creatures. I am thinking of upgrading to them. do they have decent volume for when i do want to crank it up? thanks in advance


mafia

[BurpetheadX]

Originally posted by Mafia:
how do u like the creatures. I am thinking of upgrading to them. do they have decent volume for when i do want to crank it up? thanks in advance


mafia

They are pretty nice. Bass could be better, but the sound that comes out'a them little things is crazy. I read somewhere online someone broke a glass cup with them!

[Tin-Cup]

come on guys, lets not kid ourselves..

this thread will never take of...

[blakespot]

Originally posted by samslaves:
THE POSTER... THE POSTER WITH THE CUBE!!! DAMN I WANT ONE! I WANT IT!!! Where did you buy it? Pleeaaase...

Do you own a NeXT Cube?!?

Here are most of my computer posters:

The NeXT poster (again)
Another shot of the NeXT poster
Picasso Mac Poster
Blue&White G3 Poster
Amiga Dev Con Poster
Amiga Shakespeare Poster (another pic)
Not a poster, but wall-oriented goodness!!

Got them either on eBay or RedLightRunner. The NeXT poster was $100.

I do not have a Cube but I do have a NeXTStation Turbo Color. See pics of it (and some other systems I've had) at my List page. I am currently on the hunt for a particular "We See Farther" game poster from Electronic Arts circa 1983.

Cheers.



blakespot

[blakespot]

Originally posted by jamesa:
blake - v nice set up. May I ask what that is holding your G5 off the ground?

cheers

-- james

It was a G4/G5 stand on rollers I got from MacMice - but it looks like they don't sell it any longer.


blakespot