G5 Xserve as home computer...feasible? Pointless?
I?ve been toying with the notion of a whether or not a G5 Xserve would work for home (primarily home studio) use. The only reason why this would have even crossed my mind is because it is rack mountable. I really like the idea of being able to rack mount an Xserve alongside a MOTU 828, Fat Man Compressor and SE-1X synth...wires out of sight, everything in one rack with just keyboard, screen, mouse and MIDI controller to get in the way. I also think it?d look cool
So, anyone able to think of a reason why this wouldn?t work (or why it might just be an all-round Bad Idea)?
So, anyone able to think of a reason why this wouldn?t work (or why it might just be an all-round Bad Idea)?
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I wouldn't be doing any recording from acoustic / mic sources, so that wouldn't be an issue...but there is definitely a point of too much background computer fan noise make Homer go crazy.
I wonder if anybody is using them for live PAs...
Go for it.
Dobby.
Go for it.
Dobby.
Dobby.
I only saw them in MacWorld Expo.. that's it.
Originally posted by ipodandimac
nothing can be louder than my emac. i promise.
MDD = loudest computer ever built.
Originally posted by kneelbeforezod
So how much noise are we talking...louder than a desktop? A lot louder than a desktop? Approaching jet turbine?
From what I've heard, yes. A lot louder than a desktop.
Originally posted by DMBand0026
MDD = loudest computer ever built.
really? I have one next to me... not that bad...acceptable.
For some people, this noise is acceptable. For an audio studio, it would make recording a real pain without additional special casing or lengthy calbing to a sound booth.
Also, keep in mind that Xserves are absolutely huge! They are much deeper (28 inches without connectors) than just about any _audio_ rack mount cabinet.
It would technically be useable for your purposes but also less suitable than a desktop enclosure. It may look small and unobtrusive in the pictures but in person, Xservers are extremely loud and huge. I can't stress the ambient noise factor enough. Also, do you really want a 30 plus inch deep cabinet?
Take out a tape measure and look at how deep 30 inches is!
But... damn they look cool. 8)