Media Workstation Prime
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| Name | Media Workstation Prime |
| Zone | Media Lab
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| Owner | i3Detroit |
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| Authorization Required | No |
| Status | Running |
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Intro
An old PC in the Media Lab with files dating to 2020. It appears to be custom-built. This is likely the "Media Workstation" listed on the Media Lab page.
Includes Adobe Suite, Fusion 360 (no shared login), and other useful software for media creation.
Memory: 16 GB
Disk: 2 TB (Seagate Barracuda)
Graphics: GeForce GTX 760
Rules
Don't install malware or delete the root directory.
Instructions
Maintenance Info
Feb 5, 2026: Removed dust and reapplied thermal paste to the CPU cooler. Please dust the computer as needed.
FAQ
ToDo
The hard drive is also the boot and installation drive, which makes it feel sluggish by 2026 standards. Consider moving boot and program files to an SSD of 0.5-1 TB capacity.
Case and CPU fans are incredibly noisy under moderate load. Consider upgrading to quieter fans (Noctua?).
Needs case screws to attach the side panel.