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matrix563
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thats a 37 inch lcd? how big si the side one? 
Thanks for the nice comments.
I write code for distributed software products, mostly. I do some consumer stuff on the side or full-time from time to time. Generally work in C and Python, some other stuff too though. Sorry for being so vague; I am really a jack of all trades and do a lot of different stuff. But the main reason for so many displays is to be able to see 3 or more debuggers concurrently so I can see a large scale crash in real time, rather than dig through logs. I use VMware heavily to simulate large(r) computing environments.
The keyboards are both Kinesis Freestyles with 20" cable (which, for the Mac versions, are special order). They are not cheap, but my shoulders feel much better after using this keyboard design for a year now. I had a grey PC version but it suffered an unfortunate incident with an exploding Coke can. :-(
I write code for distributed software products, mostly. I do some consumer stuff on the side or full-time from time to time. Generally work in C and Python, some other stuff too though. Sorry for being so vague; I am really a jack of all trades and do a lot of different stuff.
But the main reason for so many displays is to be able to see 3 or more debuggers concurrently so I can see a large scale crash in real time, rather than dig through logs. I use VMware heavily to simulate large(r) computing environments.The keyboards are both Kinesis Freestyles with 20" cable (which, for the Mac versions, are special order). They are not cheap, but my shoulders feel much better after using this keyboard design for a year now. I had a grey PC version but it suffered an unfortunate incident with an exploding Coke can. :-(
That's hardcore bwa.. We utilize VMs where I work and I'm used to having 3 or 4 running at once, but sounds like you have plenty more than that. I'm only using my little laptop with 3GB of ram though..
I'm only using 1 single 22" and the laptop side by side at home, then 2x22" and my laptop at work. I've also got an older P4 desktop with 2.5 GB ram running another 3 or 4 VMs at all times that I access remotely.
Your setup is crazy though...
Nice setup! How much did it cost? You must have a very large desk to fit all that. I also like those monster speakers
Lol. yeah it's a pretty big desk from IKEA (approx.5.5ft. wide)
I got the Sharp 37" for $1,094 at FutureShop in Canada.
thats a 37 inch lcd? how big si the side one?
The screen off to the side is a BenQ FP241WZ 24" rotated in portrait position.
matrix563
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thats awesome. i plan on turning my 2 soyo's sideways and have it give me a triple monitor setup. now i now the 24's and the 37 are the right size to do that thanks to your pics
^ haha yeah, I used to work for them
Hey Could you hook me up please?
dambrosioj
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niiiiiice
Hi guys, I found this thread a few weeks ago. It took forever to get through the whole thing.
My main workstation is a 8 core Mac Pro w/ 12 GB of RAM and there's a Linux box that I use for a 2nd workstation backing it--dual core 2.66 Xeon w/ 8 GB of RAM. No video on the Linux box; serial console only. Some test gear in the closet and so on, but since this is the Displays forum: The Mac Pro has 4x20" in portrait mode, 1x30", and then a 6th monitor which is an older ViewSonic VP191b (19"). On the left is a 24" iMac w/ a 2nd 24" monitor. 15" MacBook Pro in the middle. Some 17" LCDs in a closet.
Hopefully the wide image is OK; didn't see a thumbnail tag...
Here's more shots of my office (with the lights on):
http://flickr.com/photos/bwa32/sets/72157607284828899/
Hope to see more hardcore set-ups. One of the things I liked about this forum was the very small number of "u 4 a loser" posts after people posted awesome rigs (which I've seen a lot of elsewhere).
Are you from the matrix?
Those are windows, the all white background is nothing but the overexposed brightness outside of the windows. That's it.
I took those pictures a while ago, I'm afraid I don't remember where I got that wallpaper. Sorry! It might have been something I got from a torrent download.
illuminate
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Nice setup up there ^^
Just got it orderly and clean.
Just got it orderly and clean.
illuminate
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skOOb33-> i hate to tell you this, but i live in Korea, and i just saw it at the local furniture store here in town 2-3 months ago. Cost me like 70,000W ($70 dollars). Sorry man!!!!
Yeah man. Here is something that IKEA has- the GALANT series. Admitting it's not close to 70 bucks, but you could take a look anyway. You can 'mis-match' different parts on the desk to configure to your liking. Check it out:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/range/10364/11716/
Well, as promised:
I do a bit of day / swing trading with gamble money so I'm always researching even at night...
nothing like some COD4 when investing
let me know what you guys think
Nice, hows the apple keyboard? Also why is that hp laptop under your desk?
Three 28"'ers look a bit overwhelming at that close distance. Seems like a lot of neck turning.
That's an incredible setup. Just ordered a Hanns myself. Are you running the monitors off of TH2Go? Do you have screenshots of COD4 running across the three monitors? How's the frame rates? Feel free to post answers in the HannsG thread so we don't get this thread off subject. http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1230065&highlight=hannsg
highyellow1
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Illuminate -- I'm in Korea as well, can you tell me where I can pick up that desk? That's a steal for 70K won!
Also, have you looked at those Angel 30" monitors on danawa? Any opinions?
Also, have you looked at those Angel 30" monitors on danawa? Any opinions?
You're right...it isn't close to $70. After the build it is close to 5x that. No Ikea near me either...I'll keep looking. Thanks.
crazymonkee84
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Hey whered you get that background?
I wish I had something besides a camera phone, but this'll have to do. I bought 2 brand new Acer P243WAids. I love them.
First off please forgive me for not dusting first
My rig as it is at this moment.
Gigabyte EP35C-DS3R
Core2Duo E8400 Wolfdale
EVGA GeForce 8800GT
Four gigs Mushkin PC2 1066
Primary HD 74 gig WD Raptor
(other storage drives too numerous to list)
Creative X-Fi Gamer
Logitech Z5500 5.1 speakers
Logitech G5 gaming mouse
Microsoft 4000 ergo keyboard
Lite-On 20X SATA DVD burner
Thermaltake Mozart TX cube case
Thermaltake Toughpower 750 watt psu
2X Acer 22 inch widescreens
It's a pretty rockin little rig if I do say so myself.
My rig as it is at this moment.
Gigabyte EP35C-DS3R
Core2Duo E8400 Wolfdale
EVGA GeForce 8800GT
Four gigs Mushkin PC2 1066
Primary HD 74 gig WD Raptor
(other storage drives too numerous to list)
Creative X-Fi Gamer
Logitech Z5500 5.1 speakers
Logitech G5 gaming mouse
Microsoft 4000 ergo keyboard
Lite-On 20X SATA DVD burner
Thermaltake Mozart TX cube case
Thermaltake Toughpower 750 watt psu
2X Acer 22 inch widescreens
It's a pretty rockin little rig if I do say so myself.
thespeakerbox
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The GF's new setup. She got a new PC and 2- 24"s
Love it, its the only thing I type on, have one at work too. The keys are light like a laptops and it doesnt feel like I'm typing. Some people like that, some hate it. Laptop / PS3 is for left screen
I just swivel my chair to face another monitor, no biggie
Nope, no TH2Go, although I'm looking into a solution like that -- probably would be too disorienting to play on all 3 monitors. I'm just using synergy to link my rig to my laptop and ultramon.
scarredtaka
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Nope, no TH2Go, although I'm looking into a solution like that -- probably would be too disorienting to play on all 3 monitors. I'm just using synergy to link my rig to my laptop and ultramon.[/QUOTE]
And even if you were to go that route, a TH2Go will not run three monitors at that high of a resolution. The max widescreen resolution for three monitors is 3x 1680x1050. It can run two monitors at 1920x1200, but if that's what you want, save the money and get a dual head 2go digital.
Nope, no TH2Go, although I'm looking into a solution like that -- probably would be too disorienting to play on all 3 monitors. I'm just using synergy to link my rig to my laptop and ultramon.[/QUOTE]
And even if you were to go that route, a TH2Go will not run three monitors at that high of a resolution. The max widescreen resolution for three monitors is 3x 1680x1050. It can run two monitors at 1920x1200, but if that's what you want, save the money and get a dual head 2go digital.
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Wires cleaned up. (What a pain in the ass!)
stamsek
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Thanks. And yes indeed. Gateway.
Here's mine gotta love the old school dell's...getting a new desk soon
gotta love the way your old crt's would warp your desks from the weight. it was like you needed a new desk every 2 years. waiting on my Planar PX2611W to post up my setup with mac pro. will post before and after. i have a one monitor setup. simple, but i think you'll like! stay tuned
