r/SiliconGraphics

527 archived posts · Mar 2014 – Sep 2026

Silicon Graphics

r/SiliconGraphics

A community for users and collectors of workstations, servers and supercomputers from Silicon Graphics.

Created Mar 16, 2013

1.4KMembers (last snapshot)

527Archived posts

Show off your collection, get help or just discuss anything related to SGI hardware and software.

WHAT IS SGI?

Silicon Graphics (SGI) was a maker of high-performance computers, workstations, and supercomputers primarily focused on 3D graphics and animation. SGI computers have been used to create lifelike special effects in numerous big-name Hollywood movies like Toy Story, The Matrix, Lord of the Rings, and Jurassic Park, where their graphical capabilities excelled far beyond even the most expensive PCs.

Most SGI computers are based on MIPS processors and run SGI's IRIX operating system, though their more modern offerings have migrated to Intel Itanium and later Intel x86 processors running Linux, and are focused more towards supercomputing performance than graphics.

RULES AND GUIDELINES

General reddiquette applies when posting. Be polite, be considerate, and have fun.

Anything related to SGI systems and their application can be discussed; ask for help, ask for advice, just show off your stuff! You also are free to buy, sell, or trade items here.

OTHER COMMUNITIES AND WEBSITES

Silicon Graphics User Group
IRIX Network
Ian Mapleson's SGI Depot: A UK-based website with numerous SGI computers and accessories for sale, as well as loads of information for potential buyers.
SGIStuff: A website with lots of information about SGI hardware and software.
Obsolete @ Majix.org: Another collection of useful hardware and software information, including tutorials.

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