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SlayVus posted:I meant to get myself a second 4870 X2 down the line, but since the HD 5 series are coming out and I'll be going to Basic in a little over a month....... I don't know what you mean by three PCs, but I hope you still don't have those hard drives in a RAID 5 configuration (I read one of your other posts). You seem to building your computer for "speed" ... you know that's slower than a RAID 0 or 10 configuration, or even having plain regular un-raided drives, right? And another suggestion, with all that money you're putting INTO the computer, you should spend some to spend some money to upgrade what you're putting your computer ONTO (the desk).
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ExileStrife posted:I don't know what you mean by three PCs, but I hope you still don't have those hard drives in a RAID 5 configuration (I read one of your other posts). You seem to building your computer for "speed" ... you know that's slower than a RAID 0 or 10 configuration, or even having plain regular un-raided drives, right? He should do a Raid 0 or raid 1 for the OS. (I would do raid 1, but some people like to live dangerously). He could do a raid 5 for the data drives if he wanted. Why would you need 2 such powerful cards? Its only needed for 2560 x 1600. I don't see a 30 inch display sitting at your computer......
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malefactor posted:He should do a Raid 0 or raid 1 for the OS. (I would do raid 1, but some people like to live dangerously). Want, not need.
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ExileStrife posted:I don't know what you mean by three PCs, but I hope you still don't have those hard drives in a RAID 5 configuration (I read one of your other posts). You seem to building your computer for "speed" ... you know that's slower than a RAID 0 or 10 configuration, or even having plain regular un-raided drives, right? Spatial posted:Are there two other high end computers hidden inside that case, or is the 1KW PSU simply decorative? I went with RAID-5 because I wanted increased speed, but I also wanted data parity in case one of my hard drives ever failed. The 4870 X2 and the idea of getting the second one was, as Trapdoor said, a want, not a need.
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 Click here for the full 1200x900 image. My Rig. My clock is spinning too fast for the camera.
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Barfosaurus posted:
Is that a screen saver on your iPhone? If so, how does it work?
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SlayVus posted:What I said was a jokingly reply to this. Also, my desk is a 15th century pub table... I'll keep it like it is. Is that a choose sysadmin poster in your pic?
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glompix posted:Is that a screen saver on your iPhone? If so, how does it work? It's an app called Spawn Illuminati: http://www.148apps.com/reviews/spawn-illuminati/ I just put it on when it's docked because it's better than looking at the main screen.
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untermensch posted:Is that a choose sysadmin poster in your pic? I hear some airplanes...
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UserNotFound posted:Bonus shot of my work desk (same size) with a 2001fp and three 17" (I'm OCD with window management: How do you not get pissed off when your mouse gets stuck in between screens due to the differing resolutions of each monitor. I always have to plan my multi-monitor setups with the same vertical dimension on each monitor and the same vertical resolution.
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Modern Pragmatist posted:How do you not get pissed off when your mouse gets stuck in between screens due to the differing resolutions of each monitor. I always have to plan my multi-monitor setups with the same vertical dimension on each monitor and the same vertical resolution. The bottom edges are aligned, and it's actually nice having the top of the middle one not: I can just slam the cursor up there to hit the close button on a window without flying over onto the next screen. I tried it aligned at the top, but it bothered me to no end the first day. 2nd day I put them like this and I really like it.
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Girlfriend's setup (that loving desk was heavy): Mine: 
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Bahama.Llama posted:Mine: I have that same desk from Crate and Barrel Heh, I took this picture about a year and a half ago
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 Al iMac 24" Logitech MX Revolution Apple bluetooth keyboard Creative T40 Series II speakers Samsung HL2140 laser printer w/ Headcrab plushie on top Huge loving fan
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chief touching you posted:I have that same desk from Crate and Barrel Hell yes. I couldn't afford the matching file cabinet as a couch was the priority. Look very nice though... looking forward to having some more money someday.
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my roommate and I share and office, left half is mine. Click here for the full 1600x1200 image.
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okay.. I took a better picture cause it's pretty much finished being setup
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I have a Galant desk, and others in this thread have a Galant desk judging from the pictures. I've always maintained that the T-legs are the only way to go for the Galants, but a friend is buying a used Galant that is similar to this corner setup (it's just as long):  http://www.flickr.com/photos/wardomatic/3876383777/in/set-72157622202428512/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/wardomatic/sets/72157622202428512/ Any Galant owners have any experience with an L-shaped layout with the 4-corner legs instead of the T-legs? Just seems like it would not be as sturdy.
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I don't know why it's relaxing to browse other people's desks, but it certainly is. Here is my corner: Music provided by the wonderful Adam A7 monitors via an Echo Audiofire 8 sitting under my monitor; otherwise by the ATH-AD900s to one side there.
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tonelok posted:I have a Galant desk, and others in this thread have a Galant desk judging from the pictures. Are you a traditional animator? 
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Tonelok, I love your setup. I've never seen something that looks so cluttered yet so organized.
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Guys I don't think that's tonelok's desk since "that is similar to this corner setup" is what he says  (e:f,b)tonelok posted:
I'm not 100% sure if it's actually a Galant but a friend of mine has a desk shaped like the one in that picture, and it's on T-legs - I think it's two T-legs on every side and he used to have a 17 or 19 inch CRT in the corner, so it certainly held that sturdily. It only started to bend when he climbed on it and was towards the outer edge. You could also prop the outer corner up with one single leg there. Come to think of it, two T-legs, i.e. two on every side of that L shape would meet up uncomfortably in the inner curve, i.e. you couldn't really sit there. Meh.
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Don Lapre posted:replaced my old 20" imac I'm in love with those Eames aluminum group chairs, great choice. I have a management chair at work with the soft-pad high back in black leather. If I wasn't working 10 hour days as of late, I'd take it home with me...
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tonelok posted:I have a Galant desk, and others in this thread have a Galant desk judging from the pictures. I have the four corner legs for my galant. I posted a pic earlier in this thread. Edit: here it is: Steakandchips posted:Home desk: It's sturdy as gently caress. Not even the slightest hint of a wobble. The main thing I like the corner legs over the T's is that my feet won't hit the the horizontal bits of the T when I'm sitting at my desk. I have a regular Galant though, not L shaped. Shouldn't affect it's sturdiness though. Steakandchips fucked around with this message at 19:30 on Sep 30, 2009 |
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hydrixel posted:I'm in love with those Eames aluminum group chairs, great choice. I have a management chair at work with the soft-pad high back in black leather. If I wasn't working 10 hour days as of late, I'd take it home with me... i dont think ive ever sat in one of the soft pads, they look soft
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I have a galant with the corner legs... but it's not an L desk. The T-Leg setup was, $20 more I think? I think the corner legs look goofy, but i think they'd be MORE steady than the T-Leg (since the stance of the desk is wider). As Steakandchips said, my desk is sturdy as gently caress. No wobble at all, and I could probably jump up onto this thing without problems. EDIT: Quoting myself so as to include my picture syphon posted:
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I'm going to have to pick up that Galant the next time I have enough money (and time) to make a trip down to Charlotte.
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The Third Man posted:Are you a traditional animator? the posted:Tonelok, I love your setup. I've never seen something that looks so cluttered yet so organized. syphon posted:I have a galant with the corner legs... but it's not an L desk. The T-Leg setup was, $20 more I think? I think the corner legs look goofy, but i think they'd be MORE steady than the T-Leg (since the stance of the desk is wider). Zwille posted:I'm not 100% sure if it's actually a Galant but a friend of mine has a desk shaped like the one in that picture, and it's on T-legs - I think it's two T-legs on every side and he used to have a 17 or 19 inch CRT in the corner, so it certainly held that sturdily. It only started to bend when he climbed on it and was towards the outer edge. You could also prop the outer corner up with one single leg there.  After going back and looking through his flickr set, in one of the photos you can see that he does in fact have the corner legs, but they are kind of hidden. They can always buy the corner legs if it doesn't come with them for some reason.
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I would post my home setup, but it's too big to fit in a single picture (great many long desks) and there's embarassingly big piles of paper and other essential things I would rather not share with you. Here a few photos from my work desk though  A generic windows computer with two displays for emailing and other trivial tasks, a linux laptop for the real work, and an eee pc running linux for personal stuff.  .
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What's the difference between Galant and Vika that makes one about $250 and the other about $50 for a similarly sized desk? I need a desk and I'm cheap so I'm leaning toward Vika, but I don't want any nasty surprises when I could make a good solid investment in a good desk.
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It Freshens! posted:What's the difference between Galant and Vika that makes one about $250 and the other about $50 for a similarly sized desk? I need a desk and I'm cheap so I'm leaning toward Vika, but I don't want any nasty surprises when I could make a good solid investment in a good desk. There are many possible combinations of both the Vika and Galant. Which are you looking at? If it's the two I'm linking below, then they're certainly not the same size. Also the Vika looks dumb, imo. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S19859096 http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S69807217
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If you get it piece-by-piece (the top + 5 legs) the Vika is $70 for a 78" top, which is larger than the $250 galant you linked to. Oh, as a side question, does anyone know if you can mix and match legs and tabletops from other systems? Vika seems fine to me except the legs aren't adjustable height. It Freshens! fucked around with this message at 00:58 on Oct 5, 2009 |
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It Freshens! posted:If you get it piece-by-piece (the top + 5 legs) the Vika is $70 for a 78" top, which is larger than the $250 galant you linked to. Those legs pictured in the above link on the Vika suck rear end. Basically the Galant is built like a tank and that vika is built like a chinese made automobile. Using one to provide mid support on a long table would be OK, but it would suck rear end as a primary support method.
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It Freshens! posted:If you get it piece-by-piece (the top + 5 legs) the Vika is $70 for a 78" top, which is larger than the $250 galant you linked to. The Galant has real wood veneers; the Vika is just melamine foil and paint. The Vika also uses a combination of particleboard and fiberboard; the Galant doesn't use fiberboard.
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 I miss my Ikea Jerker, but my apartment came furnished. Also anybody know of a good deal on a laptop stand? The basket I'm using isn't quite cutting it.
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rubbersoul posted:Also anybody know of a good deal on a laptop stand? The basket I'm using isn't quite cutting it. Because I saw two other people with it I bought the mStand by Rain Design http://www.amazon.com/mStand-Laptop-Stand-Rain-Design/dp/B000OOYECC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1254716344&sr=8-1 I quite like it.
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rubbersoul posted:Also anybody know of a good deal on a laptop stand? The basket I'm using isn't quite cutting it. If you want to be extremely cool looking, buy the Xtand Pro: http://store.apple.com/us/product/TV764LL/A The Griffin Elevator is cheaper, but not as cool looking: http://store.apple.com/us/product/TK651LL/A I have one of each (two laptops) and I'd recommend the Xtand if you want to pay for it. Both work well.
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rubbersoul posted:Also anybody know of a good deal on a laptop stand? http://www.powersupportusa.com/product/show/macbook-docking-stand http://www.balmuda.com/en/products/c/floater/
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