I can’t believe it…it’s finally ordered.
Behold- the Mac Pro:
So, you want stats? Let’s talk stats. Actually, first things first. If you’re a non-geek please ignore the following paragraphs and just enjoy the pictures. For everyone else please read on….
Dual-Core Intel Xeon up to 3GHz
Mac Pro offers the incredible power of two 64-bit Dual-Core Intel Xeon microprocessors — with 4MB of shared L2 cache per processor and 1.33GHz dual independent frontside buses. My configuration- dual 2GHz (that’s 4 processing cores).
2GB (667MHz DDR2 fully buffered ECC) RAM
Upgradeable up to 16GB (think I’ll hold on that for now)
NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT 256MB: to power that giant 23″ display (see earlier post). Did I mention that the Pro can handle up to 4 graphics cards?
250GB Serial ATA 3Gb/s drive: probably more than I’ll need for a long time. But, then again, the Pro has room to grow since there are 4 harddrive bays.
16x Dual Layer SuperDrive (DVD/CD Burner): I can’t wait to start “backing up home videos.”
Bluetooth wireless keyboard and mighty mouse: Because when you’re tied to a desk…you, probably…need mobility when you type? Whatever, it looks cool.
Not to mention- with the education discount Anita will be receiving a free iPod Nano.
So, when’s homecoming? According to the order status page it will ship on Sept. 13th and delivered on Sept. 20th (oh yeah, I’ll be calling in “sick” that day).
Too much information? Probably, but that’s ok. I’ll be sure to give updates whenever fedex blesses me with a tracking #. Until then, keep checking back for more.
Yeah…that’s pretty cool. Although…I’d ask if you could substitute a 7800 or 7900 GT/GTX over that 7300 GT. The 7300 pails in comparison to the 7800 in terms of Graphics capabilities. However, seeing as how you can have FOUR of them…maybe it’s not as critical. Just some food for thought. I have the 7800 GTX and it’s still ahead of the curve and i’ve had it for over a year now.
Regardless, that’s a nice computer my friend. Very nice!
Yay!!!!!!!! Can’t wait for homecoming!!
Love you!
I agree Josh- the 7300 is a pretty run-of-the-mill graphics card but I am 100% sure it will meet my needs. I’ll probably play spore, sim city, and maybe even world of warcraft- which I’m fairly certain this card could handle. The next upgrades for the graphics cards (via the ordering site) were the ATI 1900XT but that was an extra $235 and the next was the Quadra for $1500 :-p. But, again, there’s expandablity for the future.
The only thing I can reccomend for you now is the Optimus keyboard. It would look superb with that monitor. It’s almost as though it was made for that computer. I want one, but unfortunately they are not out yet.
http://www.artlebedev.com/everything/optimus/
changed my mind- let’s return it when it arrives.
kidding….geez….
Very high tech…….we non geeks wonder, does it come in pink?
is it going to be kind of like minority report where we can touch the screen and all these 3d images pop out if we stand on a certain spot on the floor in the man room? so high tech. i love it! i can’t wait for it to get here..the waiting is so hard..
i plan on making that room spotless tonight bc we have a guest coming..!!