I wasn't focusing on the cost aspect, mostly the "dang, that's a cool front panel" aspect. I do agree that it needs some filters, but other than that, it looks

I wasn't focusing on the cost aspect, mostly the "dang, that's a cool front panel" aspect. I do agree that it needs some filters, but other than that, it looks pretty good, and I like it. Does that mean I'm going to spend $6K on a base Mac Pro? Probably not- I have friends with access to everything I need- I'd just have to come up with a design.