Rig of the Week: Oh, the horror

This week's rig was chosen for one reason only: It made us shudder. We realize that the Cube wasn't exactly Apple's greatest success, but this is like using a Ferrari as a doorstop. At least we can take consolation in the fact that it's not at the dump. Poor little Cube.

G4_peaceplant_2 by erlendekseth

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This week's rig was chosen for one reason only: It made us shudder. We realize that the Cube wasn't exactly Apple's greatest success, but...

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Erlend Ekseth

the Cube is not in use... so no overheating happening!

April 16 2007 at 2:05 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

frank d

One word missing above, meant: stock CPU & GPU

April 15 2007 at 9:30 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

frank d

I would never do that!

I guess it can handle warming up a little. Probably CPU & GPU, running light - average duty and you're in a cool or airconditioned environment. Cubes run quite cool.

Too bad Apple never continued with them. Pack an Intel C2D, 2GB RAM, mid range GPU with dual displays, GB Ethernet etc in there and I'm sold!

April 15 2007 at 9:28 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

cormier6083

Apple has finally decided to make amends with Greenpeace

April 15 2007 at 9:19 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Mxsix

Wouldn't it overheat? I mean the plant is covering the huge main vent!

April 15 2007 at 6:33 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

erkend

the plant is very real. (it a peace lilly)

http://www.houseofplants.co.uk/Spathiphyllum_wallisii_FL.htm

April 15 2007 at 5:15 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

derek

chill out, i dont think it is even a real plant...

April 15 2007 at 5:00 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Erlend Ekseth

The mac mini will not raise my plant high enough, but thanks for the tip!

But donÂ´t worry, the Cube is safe and itÂ´s not exposed to any moisture. :-)

April 15 2007 at 4:27 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

artifex

Dude, just buy a Mini and sell the cube to someone who will keep it cherry, then.

April 15 2007 at 3:52 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

wicker_man

Cubes are awesome machines, and perform quite well for average home uses if you upgrade them (like with a dual 1.8GHz G4 processor)

My stock 450MHz one is currently an iTunes/light tasks machine, but I want to fit Mac Mini components inside it and use as a HTPC (inspired by a guy on another site).

April 15 2007 at 1:21 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply