The Cray-1 Supercomputer

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Including a focal section encompassed by a cushioned, roundabout seat, the Loco 1 seemed to be no other PC. What’s more, performed like no other PC. It ruled as the world’s quickest from 1976 to 1982.

Its unmistakable plan reflected Seymour Crazy’s creative designing arrangements and dramatic energy. The round tower limited wire lengths, while the unmistakable seat disguised power supplies. Thickly stuffed incorporated circuits and a clever cooling framework mirrored Crazy’s consideration regarding “bundling and plumbing.”

The Crazy 1 was multiple times quicker than contending machines. In any case, speed included some significant pitfalls. It sold for up to $10M and drew 115 kW of force, enough to run around 10 homes.

More than 60 miles of wire wound through the Crazy 1, with no section longer than 3′ to limit signal deferrals.

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