Comments on: Hello, Mac Pro

By: Todd

Todd — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:23:05 +0000

Hey Conor,

Thanks for the thoughts on RAID. So far, I have still just been doing daily automated backups from the internal drives to the external units. So far so good.

Glad to hear the RAID setup has worked well — and saved your data! — as advertised.

Also, thanks for the kind words.

By: Conorwithonen

Conorwithonen — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:18:58 +0000

I can recommend the RAID setup. I don’t even think about disk access times now since I setup my Mac Pro with the RAID setup. It is super-fast and super-safe.
Believe it or not, about 10 days after setting up my system, I had a drive failure. Scared the living daylights out of me, but was covered under warranty, system functioned fully until UPS arrived with replacement. Turn system off, open up side, swap disks out, power reconnected less than 90 seconds start to finish.
Did take 2 days to rebuild the RAID to full capacity, however, but well worth it.
Love your work on flickr, aspire to do more with my D3!

By: Todd

Todd — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 15:31:43 +0000

Stephen, I’m already lusting after the D3 – which may be on the horizon at the beginning of ‘08. Time to call in some invoices and shoot some architecture jobs!

By: Stephen

Stephen — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:01:36 +0000

So, Todd, when are you getting a Nikon D3 to go along with all this shiny new computer gear?

By: Christine

Christine — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 21:34:02 +0000

major jealousy. i didnt realize you got two monitors too. i had that at 2e and was in heaven. one for internet + palettes, one for actual-size work.

i bet my G4 is more old and busted than yours. im saving for a laptop tho.

ciaociao

By: Todd

Todd — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 21:11:56 +0000

Chris, between the 8GB of RAM and the new Capture NX 1.2, I think you might be right. Five years is a long time between computers, but hopefully this new setup should last me for a few years to come.

By: Todd

Todd — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 21:10:16 +0000

Stephen: I was initially interested in a striped, mirrored RAID setup, but decided to go with the more simple setup with just plain drives. I’m really looking forward to the two displays, too. I’ll let you know how it works out.

Will: Thanks. It wasn’t cheap, but I think it should last a while, especially with the storage and RAM. I’m traveling now, but look forward to setting everything up when I get back.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:41:21 +0000

This has been too long in coming brah. Who knows, Capture NX might even be usable once you have 8gb RAM installed. =)

By: Will

Will — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:03:54 +0000

LUCKY!

I am so jealous. I am saving up to get a similar set up myself. Congrats on getting a set up that should last you for years.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:54:43 +0000

Hello indeed! Wow, that’s a very nice system and the contrast will no doubt be amazing! You won’t know what to do with all your spare time now that you don’t have to wait for Nikon Capture

Are you going to run those drives in RAID? You could have RAID mirroring + striping for ultimate reliability and performance…

Dual monitors is a great idea too - I have two 20″ widescreens at work and love them. Quite tempted to get a second one at home…

Try not to brag too much in your follow up post once it’s all set up!