Post by: Gary S on March 28, 2003, 10:39:00 AM
I have limited space in this house. Where do you who have towers put them? On top of a desk, under the desk, on the floor? I'm trying to set up a workspace and bought this nice Amish solid oak computer desk but it's 28" wide with a slide out keyboard thingy. With the 19" monitor on there there isn't alot of room. I kind of dislike keeping the tower on the floor because it's going to collect more dust than it should. Might have to build something to stand it on.
TIA
Post by: kelly on March 28, 2003, 10:46:00 AM
You could get one of these.
http://reviews.macnn.com/reviews/griserrac...riserrack.phtml
Post by: Bruce_F on March 28, 2003, 10:56:00 AM
A friend of mine has a desk with cabinet to one side. Her tower is inside the cabinet and all the wiring goes out a hole in the back.
I have considered building an enclosure for my desk so I can put the tower inside. If the fan replacement kit that Apple is sending out doesn't take care of the noise, I still might try the enclosure.
Post by: pendragon on March 28, 2003, 11:04:00 PM
According to the mfgr's hype:
Raises the G3/G4 Mini-tower approx. four inches
* Being so elevated significantly reduces dust and dirt uptake by the G3/G4's cooling system
* Providing sufficient space beneath the G3/G4 for operation of a vacuum cleaner brush
* Enhancing the airflow should result in cooler operation and greater system reliability and longevity
* Looking good - the attractive design aesthetically complements the G3/G4's style
* Being of high quality and sturdily made, it will support the G3/G4 Mini-Tower safely and securely
* Outside Dimensions 10 5/8
And (not otherwise mentioned):
* So easy to install, even Bernie can do it! (At least that's the theory.)
Harv
Post by: Xairbusdriver on March 28, 2003, 11:13:00 PM
quote:Marathon Products
What kinds of worksurfaces can you attach a DeskMount to?
Particle board, fiberboard, Masonite, MDF, OSB, hardwood, plywood, steel, Plexiglas, neutronium, or just about any element from the Periodic Table that is a solid at room temperature and doesn't spontaneously react exothermically with gases normally found in air. Liquids would not be a good bet; don't try to attach your DeskMount to water, especially moving water. Or live animals. Most anything else is fair game, though.
Jim C.
[ 03-28-2003, 12:18 PM: Message edited by: airbusdriver ]
Post by: dolphin on March 28, 2003, 11:27:00 PM
Post by: Bill on March 28, 2003, 12:04:00 PM
I built small platforms (two and three inches tall) for the PMs.
Just enough hight to stay off the carpet.
Like you and others have stated,-what room-?
The monitors in either set up take up a lot of space. Not to mention all the other do-hickies ya pick up down the road.
Post by: daffy on March 28, 2003, 12:05:00 PM
I didn't have one so I used an old wooden biscuit board under the desk just to keep the tower from resting directly on the carpet.The biscuit board was wide enough to also hold the surge protector with all its cords coming out.
Post by: Gary S on March 28, 2003, 12:40:00 PM
The riser is nice but I just went and bought a 24"x10" piece of oak particle board that should do nicely....$2.49. Cheap too.
Post by: Al on March 28, 2003, 12:41:00 PM
My beige tower is on the ground under the other desk.
Post by: Paddy on March 28, 2003, 02:17:00 PM
Post by: dolphin on March 28, 2003, 03:05:00 PM
Post by: Gary S on March 28, 2003, 04:21:00 PM
I'm glad you replied. I never thought of you as the Martha Stewart type but some of your posts about networking and how you had a bunch of computers hooked up with a cable on the floor etc., i figured I'd follow your lead!
My first post on OSX.2!
Post by: kps on March 28, 2003, 09:25:00 PM
Short cables...I hate short cables...they made me put my poor G4 on top. I need a long VGA cable and I don't trust the cheapo cables from some of the large chains.
Post by: krissel on March 28, 2003, 09:57:00 PM
Also needs to be within cable range of the two monitors and short SCSI cable to external burner.
Only oddity is that since it is a vinyl floor, I have a piece of cardboard under the unit so I can easily slide the tower out to an open space when I need to get inside. This old baby is about 35 lbs and doesn't have any handles so it's hard to move easily.
Post by: Bill on March 28, 2003, 10:31:00 PM
Maybe DB or Audone can stop by and find the TV that goes with that remote on the floor.
Post by: kps on March 28, 2003, 11:46:00 PM
BTW, Bill, are you seeing something I'm not? You can't even see the floor...which, being littered with power supplies and surge protectors, is messier than the desktop.
Post by: Bill on March 29, 2003, 03:41:00 AM
Thought the remote was on the ground. (note "ground" not floor <gr>).
After looking closer,maybe just ((((maybe)))) behind the chair was possibly just ((((possibly)))) the floor.
Speaking of behind the chair. Is that a glass beer neck sticking up?
Post by: kps on March 29, 2003, 09:49:00 AM
The "remote" is a cell phone being charged.
But, that is a glass of imported Pilsner on the desk.
Post by: David on March 29, 2003, 10:30:00 AM
This stopped the ants making a home in it, kept the resident Manitis from being sucked into the vents and withheld the Kalahari duststorms which would permeate every orifice (Domestic and personal!).
The trough was three inches deep and needed topping-up every 24 hours.
In 35-40 © degree temperatures, I always wondered why my "Big Meg" never blew a fuse from perspiration.
Nonetheless, when I left Africa, my 950 arrived here (UK) with about a quarter-inch of fine red-dust 'stuck' to the main board and most other vital components; a clogged floppy and about 500 starved (dead) ants!
Despite living in water and being infested by mother-nature's tribulations, my 950 eventually died when my girl-friend over-loaded the power socket with her hair-drier!!
Its a true story which proves that Macs can cope with just-about-everyting EXCEPT a woman's vanity.
Best Wishes
David L.
Regards
Post by: kelly on March 29, 2003, 10:37:00 AM
http://www.techtv.com/news/scitech/story/0...3422684,00.html
Post by: Gary S on March 29, 2003, 02:01:00 PM
"cat urine on the motherboard".
I think that would do it.
Post by: george on March 29, 2003, 02:51:00 PM
keep it simple get yourself a piece of one inch thick wood the same footprint as your tower unit and add four casters to the underside of the wood and there you have it, one mobile tower unit.
George.
Post by: Gary S on March 29, 2003, 03:19:00 PM
"casters to the underside of the wood", I didn't think of that. Thanks!
Then I can ride it down the sidewalk during the summer too!
Post by: Paddy on March 29, 2003, 06:57:00 PM
http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/0012/0...08.famous.shtml
Post by: Spartacus on March 30, 2003, 07:47:00 AM
I prefer having my computer on the desk because the on-button and CD drive are that way better accessible.