Home Theater PC

Configure: STEIGER DYNAMICS MAVEN™ Reference Custom

The MAVEN Reference line caters to absolute enthusiasts and provides the utmost power for processing intensive tasks and highest-performance gaming. The system complies with standard PC specifications and is fully upgradable at any time. If you prefer a pre-configured system with our recommended configuration, please select the Stock option. Please do not hesitate to contact us for help with your system configuration from one of our engineers by phone (1-855-915-9000), Live Chat, or email.

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The STEIGER DYNAMICS Experience

We guarantee a no-compromise approach when it comes to system performance, quality, reliability and quietness. This is made possible by strictly abiding by our SD Experience rules:

STEIGER DYNAMICS "Handcrafted by" Signature Plaque, signed by our expert that assembled your system -

Customer First, No Upselling: Nobody at SD receives sales commission.The experts assembling your system will also provide support when needed. Like to use a component that is not listed below? Let us know. -

Nothing But The Best: We pursue a no-compromise approach in all respects. We only integrate carefully selected best-in-category components, ensuring ultimate performance, realiability and quietness. -

Assembly Excellence: Each system is assembled with ingenious passion and unparalleled attention to detail. Our uncompromising standards minimize the risk of defects and assure immaculate looks. -

Premium Quality Assurance: Every detail of our systems is carefully scrutinized and perfected. Our strict 72-hour stress-testing and benchmarking ensures rock solid stable operation, overclocked or not. -

Maximum Privacy, No Bloatware: We do not preinstall any Bloatware, i.e. third party software that could potentially slow down your computer. We also set Windows privacy settings to maximum. -

Plug & Play Ready: Windows is updated, optimized with specific settings and the latest drivers for your components. All that's left to do is to connect your Steiger system to a TV or monitor, turn it on, and enjoy. -

Full Upgradability: What to do in a few years when the latest games require more horsepower? Based on ATX/PCI standards, our systems can be upgraded at any point in time without losing your warranty. -

Secure Shipping: We pack our systems in rigid dual-layer carton boxes with custom-sized foam inlays. If feasible, we also use innovative self-expanding foam to protect the valuable interior. -

VR Edition (Optimization & Connectivity)

If you are considering to use a Virtual Reality headset with your system we highly recommend to pick one of the VR Edition packages below. VR Edition packages include system optimization and connectivity as well as stringent tests to ensure that firmware, ports, operating system and component selection are up to Oculus Rift and HTC Vive specifications. VR Edition optimization will not impact performance for any other application.

We offer two VR Edition packages:

1. Recommended for the HTC Vive (and other VR headsets with Link Box / cable breakout box): Front SD card reader instead of front HDMI port. Connect your headset via the Link Box that came with it to the rear HDMI port. Includes optional DVI-HDMI adapter or DisplayPort-HDMI converter (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti only).

2. Recommended for the Oculus Rift (and other VR headsets with direct HDMI connectivity): Front HDMI 2.0b port with looped-through rear-detachable cable. Connect your VR Headset either to the front or rear HDMI port. Includes optional DVI-HDMI adapter or DisplayPort-HDMI converter (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti only.

VR Edition Package 1 : Win 10 optimization,min required components selected below, USB 3.0 firmware update/port test, DVI-HDMI adapter, front SD card reader

<strong>VR Edition Package 2: -Front HDMI 2.0b-</strong>, Win 10 optimization, min required components selected below, USB 3.0/3.1 firmware update/port test, DVI-HDMI or DP-HDMI adapter

VR Edition Package 2: -Front HDMI 2.0b-, Win 10 optimization, min required components selected below, USB 3.0/3.1 firmware update/port test, DVI-HDMI or DP-HDMI adapter

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Specials

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$100 OFF when configured with a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics card below -

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FREE 'Kill All Zombies' Single Screen Co-op game with any NVIDIA or AMD graphics configured below -

FREE Thermal Grizzly Premium Thermal Compound with any CPU -

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MAVEN Chassis Color

The MAVEN™'s full aluminum chassis is a one-piece shell with a wall thickness of 0.16 inches (4 mm). All exterior parts are hand-brushed, making every chassis one-of-a-kind. In addition, all parts are anodized to increase the natural corrosion-resistance and to give the chassis its final color and unrivaled finish. This makes it a perfect match for any existing home theater setup.

MAVEN™ II Black Hand-Brushed Aluminum Chassis

MAVEN™ II Silver Hand-Brushed Aluminum Chassis

Logo

Choose the color of your metal alloy 3D chassis logo. Pick either the full logo with brand and product name, or the brand name only.

Silver Chassis Logo - STEIGER DYNAMICS MAVEN Reference

Golden Chassis Logo - STEIGER DYNAMICS MAVEN Reference

Silver Chassis Logo - STEIGER DYNAMICS

Golden Chassis Logo - STEIGER DYNAMICS

Lid & Silencing Foam

We recommend:
- Chassis and Lid with Sound Dampening to increase the quietness of your system even further

Brushed Aluminum Lid

Chassis and Brushed Aluminum Lid with internal AcoustiPak 3-Layer 6.9 mm Silencing Foam

Motherboard

ASUS motherboards are the backbone of our systems, and provide best in class reliability and performance.

ASRock X299 Extreme4 - Intel X299 Chipset, USB 2.0/3.0/3.1/C

ASRock X299 Killer/AC - Intel X299 Chipset, USB 2.0/3.0/3.1/C, Wi-Fi ac / BT 4.2

ASUS X299-A - Intel X299 Chipset, USB 2.0/3.0/3.1/C

ASUS X299-E - Intel X299 Chipset, USB 2.0/3.0/3.1/C, WiFi ac, Bluetooth 4.1

ASUS X299-Deluxe - Intel X299 Chipset, USB 2.0/3.0/3.1/C, WiFi ac/ad, BT 4.1, ThunderBolt3

Processor

Latest Broadwell E Intel Core-i7 6-, 8-, and 10 Core CPUs deliver highest overclocking potential and maximum processing performance for CPU-intensive tasks such as audio and video encoding as well as high-end gaming. We recommend:
- Intel Core i7-6800K 6-Core CPU for high-end gaming and overclocking
- Intel Core i7-6850K 6-Core CPU for high-end gaming with 2 or 3 graphics cards and overclocking
- Intel Core i7-6900K 8-Core CPU for high-end gaming with 2 or 3 graphics cards and overclocking
- Intel Core i7-6950X Extreme Edition 10-Core CPU for maximum processing performance

Intel Core i5-7640X 8th Gen - 4-Core, 4.0 / 4.2 GHz Turbo, 6 MB Cache

Intel Core i7-7740X 8th Gen - 4-Core/8-Thread, 4.3 / 4.5 GHz Turbo, 8 MB Cache, Hyperthreading

Intel Core i7-7800X 8th Gen - 6-Core/12-Thread, 3.5 / 4.0 GHz Turbo, 8.25 MB Cache, HyperThreading

Intel Core i7-7820X 8th Gen - 8-Core/16-Thread, 3.6 / 4.5 GHz Turbo, 11 MB Cache, HyperThreading

Intel Core i9-7920X 8th Gen - 12-Core/24-Thread, 2.9 / 4.4 GHz Turbo, 16.5 MB Cache, HyperThreading

Custom Overclocking

All Intel CPUs feature Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology which automatically overclocks the processor to up to 110% of its stock speed. In addition, our sole integration of top-shelf components and state-of-the-art liquid cooling solutions allows for custom overclocking to up to 140%. Our system engineers fine tune up to 20 BIOS settings to achieve as much performance as possible while keeping the system 100% stable and at temperatures well within Intel specifications.
Custom Overclocking requires a "K" CPU.

STEIGER DYNAMICS Moderate Custom Overclocking

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Memory

All memory modules we use are from industry-leading manufacturers. We fully stress and stability test these at their respective speeds. Memory with speeds higher than 2400 require Z- or X-chipset motherboards. We typically do not offer memory speeds higher than 3000 due to diminishing performance benefits and additional strain on the CPU-integrated memory controller which directly translates into heat (and noise).

16 GB (4 x 4GB) 2666 MHz DDR4, Quad-Channel

16 GB (4 x 4GB) 3000 MHz DDR4, Quad-Channel

16 GB (4 x 4GB) 3600 MHz DDR4, Quad-Channel

32 GB (4 x 8 GB) 2666 MHz DDR4, Quad-Channel

32 GB (4 x 8 GB) 3000 MHz DDR4, Quad-Channel

64 GB (4 x 16 GB) 2666 MHz DDR4, Dual- / Quad-Channel

64 GB (4 x 16 GB) 3000 MHz DDR4, Dual- / Quad-Channel

128 GB (8 x 16 GB) 3000 MHz DDR4, Quad-Channel

128 GB (8 x 16 GB) 2666 MHz DDR4, Quad-Channel

Graphics Card Overclocking

Our sole integration of top-shelf components and optional liquid cooling solutions allows for graphics card custom overclocking to up to 130% and will give you the best performance boost for the buck. Our system engineers fine tune several settings to achieve as much performance as possible while keeping the system 100% stable and at temperatures well within specifications. All graphic card overclocks are stability tested through up to 7 days of of burn-ins and benchmarking.

STEIGER DYNAMICS moderate Graphics Card Overclocking (above factory OC)

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Audio

We recommend to connect your STEIGER DYNAMICS HTPC via HDMI through the Audio/Video Receiver (AVR) to the TV. This allows the enjoyment of lossless bitstreamed HD Audio®, Dolby TrueHD™, Dolby ATMOS, DTS Master Audio, and DTS:X (7.1 or higher, also possible with DVI or DisplayPort). Alternative ways include a direct connection to the TV or to any external Audio system (native 5.1/upmixed 7.1 surround sound via optical S/PDIF or analog audio jack (to RCA)). We also offer additional dedicated sound cards for high-end analog or studio usage. We recommend:
- Onboard 7.1 Dolby TrueHD / dts-HD lossless bitstreamed digital surround sound via HDMI (or DVI / DP) for gaming and entertainment enthusiasts
- ASUS Essence STX II 2.1 for stereo sound audiophiles
- ASUS Essence STX II 7.1 for analog surround sound audiophiles
- RME HDSPe AES with DB25 connector for multi-channel studio professionals

HDMI lossless bitstreaming (multi-channel / ATMOS), front and rear HD Audio Jacks / optical S/PDIF

ASUS Essence STX II stereo / 5.1 - 124 dB SNR (RCA in/out (stereo) , Headphone Amp, S/PDIF Combo (5.1) outs, EAX 5.0)

ASUS Essence STX II 7.1 analog 124 dB SNR (RCA out (7.1), 6.3 mm Jack in, Headphone Amp, S/PDIF out, swappable Op-Amps)

RME HDSPe AES Professional Sound Card - 32 Channel 192 kHz AES/EBU PCI Express - D-Sub 25 TASCAM

RAID Configuration - System Drive(s)

RAID configurations are only available if two System Drives are selected above:
- No RAID: 2 independent drives, 50% redundancy, 100% capacity, 100% read & write speed
- RAID 1: 2 mirrored drives, 100% redundancy, 50% capacity, 200% read & 100% write speed
- RAID 0: 2 combined drives, 0% redundancy, 100% capacity, 200% read & write speed

SSD RAID 1 - Mirror

SSD RAID 0 - Stripe

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RAID/Storage Spaces Configuration

Storage Spaces is a Windows integrated software RAID solution. Resiliency configuration options require two or more storage drives. If your preferred configuration option is not listed below, please request it in the comment field at the bottom of this page.
- Parity with 3 drives: Protects against 1 drive failure. Total capacity 67%, decreased speeds
- Mirror with 2 drives: Protects against 1 drive failure. Total capacity 50%, full speeds

No Resiliency / RAID option - I want all my drives to be seperate

Intel RAID1 2-Way Mirror Resiliency (not expendable, requires 2,4 or 6 drives)

Intel RAID5 Parity Resiliency (not expendable, requires 3 or more drives)

Microsoft Storage Spaces 2-Way Mirror Resiliency (Software RAID1, expendable, requires 2 or more drives)

Microsoft Storage Spaces Parity Resiliency (Software RAID5, expendable, requires 3 or more drives)

Optical Drive

Optical drives do not come bundled with playback software for physical Blu-ray discs. We recommend selecting CyberLink PowerDVD in the software section further down below to enable Blu-ray disc playback.

2X Blu-ray Disc Combo Slot-loading - Reads BD and Writes to DVD(8x)/CD(16x)

8X DVD/RW Combo Sony Slot-loading - Reads and Writes to DVD/RW(8x)/CD(16x)

6X Blu-ray Disc Re-writer Panasonic Slot-loading - Reads and Writes to BD (6x)/DVD(8x)/CD(24x)

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TV Tuner

Choosing a TV tuner enables your system to replace your DVR for Over-The-Air (OTA) TV. Watch TV and record in Plex (Plex Pass required), Kodi (Plugin required) or JRiver.

DigitalNow VistaView Dual Hybrid (7164) DVB-T and Analogue PCIe TV Tuner (Australian version)

Hauppauge HVR-5525 PCIe PAL DVB-S/S2, DVB-T/T2, DVB-C (European Version), WinTV 8

Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1265 Internal QAM, ATSC, NTSC TV Tuner, WinTV 8 (US Version)

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Interior Cabling

Every single cable is carefully routed through the system and tucked away for improved airflow and clean looks. We recommend the MAVEN Custom Cabling for maximized air flow and immaculate interior looks. All custom cables are tailored to precisely fit the MAVEN chassis. A Power Supply with fully-modular connectors is required for Custom Cabling.

STEIGER DYNAMICS <strong>Orange</strong> Custom Single Sleeved Power Supply Cables, Custom SATA Drive Cables, and Custom Cable Management

STEIGER DYNAMICS Orange Custom Single Sleeved Power Supply Cables, Custom SATA Drive Cables, and Custom Cable Management

STEIGER DYNAMICS <strong>Red</strong> Custom Single Sleeved Power Supply Cables, Custom SATA Drive Cables, and Custom Cable Management

STEIGER DYNAMICS Red Custom Single Sleeved Power Supply Cables, Custom SATA Drive Cables, and Custom Cable Management

Standard Power Supply and SATA Drive Cables

STEIGER DYNAMICS <strong>Black</strong> Custom Single Sleeved Power Supply Cables, Custom SATA Drive Cables, and Custom Cable Management

STEIGER DYNAMICS Black Custom Single Sleeved Power Supply Cables, Custom SATA Drive Cables, and Custom Cable Management

Cooling

All our systems feature liquid cooling solutions which dissipate heat extremely efficiently. We solely use fans with high-precision ball bearings and a radiator-optimized blade design. The fan speed is variable depending on system temperatures. This allows for highest cooling performance while making our systems ultra-silent.

Ultra-quiet STEIGER large heat-pipe Air Cooler with temperature-sensitive variable 140 Noctua mm fan

Ultra-quiet 120 mm CPU Pre-Sealed Liquid Cooling (1" Single-Radiator, custom fan/decouplers)

Quiet 140 mm CPU Pre-Sealed Liquid Cooling (1" Single-Radiator) with quiet 140 mm Noctua fan

Operating System

Please select your preferred edition of Windows. We recommend Windows 10 for most use cases. Windows 10 Pro provides additional features like receiving Remote Desktop Connections, file encryption, and domain participation. Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center supports the use of Cable TV Tuner cards and enables Live TV functionality, fully replacing your DVR. If you would like an operating system language other than English, please specify your preference in the comment field at the bottom of this page.

Microsoft Windows 10 - 64-Bit, maximum privacy settings enabled

Microsoft Windows 10 Professional - 64-Bit, maximum privacy settings enabled. (Includes optional BitLocker which requires selection of TPM module below)

Media Center/Player

Please select your Media Center / Player of choice below. A Media Center is an optional interface in Windows which allows you to comfortable play and manage your media files, including movies, music, photos, live TV, streaming channels and more. In addition, all Media Centers support phone/tablet control (iOS, Android, Windows Phone) and programmable remote controls like Logitech Harmony. We recommend:
- JRiver Media Center or MPC-HC player with MadVR plugin for ultimate hardware-based video and audio rendering quality. JRiver also supports Over-The-Air (OTA) and non-encrypted cable live TV.
- Kodi Media Center (former XBMC) provides the highest configurability and plugin support
- Plex Home Theater / Server is the most easy-to-use Media Center and allows pre-configured streaming to mobile devices. Plex does not support additional plugins.

CyberLink PowerDVD 18 Ultra Player and Media Center [required for playback of physical Blu-ray DISCs] -

JRiver Media Center (V24, full Windows license) with MadVR video renderer plugin, installation and configuration -

KODI Media Center (former XBMC), installation and configuration -

Media Center boot option - have your system boot directly into your Media Center of choice. Please specify in the comment section at the bottom if you picked more than one Media Center -

MPC-HC light Video/Audio Player with MadVR video renderer plugin installation and configuration -

PLEX Media Server / Media Player installation and configuration - play your media files on any device anywhere, AirPlay support -

Additional Software

We recommend the following apps:
- Shark007 Codec Pack and x64 Components is free and enables playback of a wide range of audio and video file types, incl. divx, flac, flv, mkv, ogg, xvid, mp3, and many more
- CyberLink Power DVD enables playback of HD and 3D Blu-rays and supports 7.1 Dolby TrueHD / dts-HD lossless bitstreamed digital surround sound

1-Click Disc Copy and Encoding Solution -

Shark007 Audio/Video Codec Pack -

Couchmaster Lapdesk

The COUCHMASTER is an innovative, European-handmade lapdesk for mouse and keyboard usage, bringing the desktop PC experience to your living room. It is the perfect support equipment for long, comfortable gaming sessions and for ergonomic working on your living room TV. Two large support cushions, covered in faux leather, carry your forearms optimally while the crossboard holds all mice, keyboards, and accessories. The Pro version comes with a USB extension cord and integrated USB 3.0 hub, which provides connections for up to 4 USB devices (e.g. mouse, keyboard, headset, USB charger, etc.). Latest chip and cable technology makes it possible to operate the hub and devices without a dedicated power cable.

COUCHMASTER Basic includes the following parts and accessories:
- Sturdy, lightweight faux leather covered wooden crossboard (34x12x1.5 in or 85x30x4 cm)
- 2 faux leather covered side support cushions (24x10x7 in or 60x25x18 cm)
- 2 wrist pads, faux leather
- 8 ft of Velcro to affix wrist pads and gaming equipment to the crossboard

COUCHMASTER Pro includes the following parts and accessories:
- Sturdy, lightweight plastic crossboard with integrated cable management solutions (34x12x1.5 in or 85x30x4 cm)
- 2 faux leather covered side support cushions (24x10x7 in or 60x25x18 cm)
- 3 wrist pads, faux leather
- 8 ft of Velcro to affix wrist pads and gaming equipment to the crossboard
- USB 3.0 Hub with 4 Ports (max 900 mA, no dedicated power cable required)
- 16 ft (5 m) Active USB 3.0 Extension Cable (black)

Price is including shipping cost.

<strong>COUCHMASTER Cycon - full set with armrests/cushions -</strong> black - 4-port USB 3.0 Hub, 16 ft active USB 3.0 cable

COUCHMASTER Cycon - full set with armrests/cushions - black - 4-port USB 3.0 Hub, 16 ft active USB 3.0 cable

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Mouse & Keyboard

There are multiple ways to control your STEIGER DYNAMICS Home Theater PC. There is a wide variation of Smartphone and Tablet Remote Control Apps like Splashtop or Microsoft Remote Control.
For Media Center and regular PC usage, we recommend the Logitech TK820 Keyboard/Touchpad combo.
For serious gaming or working from the couch, we recommend wired or wireless Mouse & Keyboard with a hard mousepad, either directly from the sofa and lap or with the COUCHMASTER above. ROCCAT mice and keyboards are extremely precise and perfectly suited for gaming and work. For wireless operation, we highly recommend the Logitech devices listed below.

EVGA TORQ X10 USB Wired Gaming Mouse, 1000 Hz, 8200 dpi -

Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum Gaming Mouse -

Logitech G910 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard -

ROCCAT Alumic - Double-Sided Gaming Mousepad - Hard & Solid, Black, Coated Aluminum -

ROCCAT Hiro - 3D Supremacy Surface Gaming Mousepad - Soft, Black, Vulcanized Silicone -

Logitech K800 <strong>Wireless</strong> Illuminated Long-Range Keyboard

Logitech K800 Wireless Illuminated Long-Range Keyboard -

Logitech K830 <strong>Wireless</strong> Illuminated Long-Range Keyboard with Touchpad

Logitech K830 Wireless Illuminated Long-Range Keyboard with Touchpad -

Accessories

Every STEIGER DYNAMICS system comes with complimentary accessories to ensure plug & play experience and to keep all included spare parts and documents in one place.

ASUS Trusted Platform Module (TPM), required for Bitlocker -

High Quality HDMI Cable - 10ft (3m), black, Double Shielded, Gold Coated Plugs, HDMI High Speed for lossless Audio, 3D Video, up to 4K/60p resolution -

Active USB 3.0 Extension Cable - 16 ft (5 m) (Black) -

Ultra-durable System Power Cord - 4.5ft (1.5m), 16-14 AWG (depending on power supply unit) -

STEIGER DYNAMICS Black Cloth Binder with Manuals and Software -

STEIGER DYNAMICS Black Box with Accessories -

Manufacturing Service

Every STEIGER DYNAMICS system is custom built-to-order from scratch. Depending on your configuration and availability of parts, manufacturing your system will take up to 15 business days after the order was successfully processed. If you are dying to fire up your STEIGER DYNAMICS system as soon as possible, we offer a 5 business day Priority Build Service.

Standard Manufacturing Service - Shipped within 10 business days

Priority Manufacturing Service - Shipped within 5 business days

Warranty & Support

All components built into our systems are of highest quality and go through rigorous quality control before they are installed. We are convinced that a no-compromise product like a STEIGER DYNAMICS Home Theater PC deserves only the very best product support. This means:
- Every system is complemented with a 2 year limited warranty
- We support our products in-house by the very engineers who build them via remote desktop, live chat, email, and phone support
- Our US-based support will help you with any trouble even after your warranty period ended; this includes free labor on maintenance and part upgrades

2 Year Part Replacement, 45 Day Free US Shipping, Lifetime Customer Care

3 Year Part Replacement, 365 Days Free US Shipping, Lifetime Customer Care

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