Science & Tech · Gadgets & EVs · 13 hrs ago
Working Cray-1 replica uses 30 vintage Mac Minis
A hobbyist has built a working replica of the Cray-1, an older supercomputer.
The replica uses 30 vintage Mac Minis.
Together, the computers deliver 1.5 teraflops of computing power.
The project combines a design inspired by an earlier supercomputer with computer hardware from a later era.
It shows how multiple older computers can be assembled into a large computing system.
No location or plans for what happens next were given.
A working replica of a Cray-1 supercomputer uses 30 vintage Mac Minis.
The replica is reported to deliver 1.5 TFLOPS.
Tom's Hardware published the story on October 11, 2026.
The article features Jhet Borja, a hobbyist who works on projects including PC building and woodworking.
- Who
- Jhet Borja is featured in the article as a serial hobbyist.
- What
- A working Cray-1 replica uses 30 vintage Mac Minis and is reported to deliver 1.5 TFLOPS.
- When
- October 11, 2026, the article's publication date.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Replica
- Working Cray-1 supercomputer replica
- Vintage computers
- 30 Mac Minis
- Reported performance
- 1.5 TFLOPS
- Featured hobbyist
- Jhet Borja
- Publication date
- October 11, 2026
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