Home Theater PC Features Engineering Tech Specs Photos Testimonials Reviews Buy Now Configure: STEIGER DYNAMICS MAVEN™ Reference 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. Base Price: Customized Price: 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: 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 hand-assembled with ingenious passion and unparalleled attention to detail. Our uncompromising standards minimize the risk of defects and assure immaculate quality. - 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, even when overclocked. - 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 frolic. - Full Upgradability: What to do in a few years when you would like to have more horsepower? Based on ATX/PCI standards, our systems can be upgraded at any point in time without voiding your warranty. - Secure Shipping: We pack our systems in rigid dual-layer carton boxes with custom-sized foam inlays. Depending on the configuration, 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 2: -Front HDMI 2.0b-, Win 10 optimization, min required components selected below, USB 3.0/3.1 firmware update/port test None Specials Find our current promotions here. Check the box to activate them. !FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY! $200 OFF the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti graphics card (will be auto-selected below when checking this option) - FREE 3ft 4K/60p high-speed HDMI cable - FREE Continental US Ground Shipping <|> FREE International Expedited Shipping On Orders Over $5,000 (some restrictions apply) - FREE Grip: Combat Racing game with any GeForce graphics card selected below - FREE 'Kill All Zombies' Single Screen Co-op game with any NVIDIA graphics card - FREE upgrade to Thermal Grizzly CPU Premium Thermal Compound - 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 Silver Hand-Brushed Aluminum Chassis MAVEN™ II Black B-Stock Hand-Brushed Aluminum Chassis (with minor imperfections) 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 We only use motherboards from world-leading brands ASUS and ASRock. Models were selected for maximum reliability and endurance. They are guaranteed to include the features mentioned in the description (or more). Please contact us if you require a specific motherboard not offered in our configurator. 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 TUF X299 Mark 2 - Intel X299 Chipset, 12x USB 2.0/3.1Gen1+2, optical S/PDIF ASUS X299-E - Intel X299 Chipset, USB 2.0/3.0/3.1/C, WiFi ac, Bluetooth 4.1 ASUS PRIME X299-Deluxe II - Intel X299 Chipset, 10x USB 2.0/3.1Gen1+2/C, Dual-Band 2x2 Intel 9260 WiFi ac, BT 5.0, 2x ThunderBolt3, 2x Ethernet (1GB and 5GB) Processor Latest Intel X-Series CPUs deliver maximum processing performance for CPU-intensive tasks such as audio and video encoding as well as high-end gaming. Intel Core i9-10900X 10th Gen - 10-Core/20-Thread, 3.7 / 4.7 GHz Turbo, 19.25 MB Cache, HyperThreading Intel Core i9-10920X 10th Gen - 12-Core/24-Thread, 3.5 / 4.8 GHz Turbo, 19.25 MB Cache, HyperThreading Intel Core i9-10940X 10th Gen - 14-Core/28-Thread, 3.3 / 4.8 GHz Turbo, 19.25 MB Cache, HyperThreading Intel Core i9-10980XE 10th Gen - 18-Core/36-Thread, 3.0 / 4.8 GHz TurboBoost, 24.75 MB Cache, HyperThreading Memory All memory modules we use are from industry-leading manufacturers. We fully stress and stability test these at their respective speeds. 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). 64 GB (4 x 16 GB) 3200 MHz DDR4, Dual- / 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) 3000 MHz DDR4, Quad-Channel 64 GB (4 x 16 GB) 3000 MHz DDR4, Dual- / Quad-Channel 128 GB (8 x 16 GB) 3200 MHz DDR4, Quad-Channel Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards deliver outstanding performance and support the latest gaming technologies as well as 4K/UHD resolutions (@60 Hz through HDMI 2.0 or DisplayPort) and playback. NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 - 2 GB, HDMI 2.0b, HDR10, HDCP 2.2, passive cooling / silent NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER - 4GB GDDR6, HDMI 2.0b, DP 1.4, HDR10, HDCP 2.2, ultra-quiet in idle NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER - 6GB GDDR6, HDMI 2.0b, DP 1.4, HDR10, HDCP 2.2, ultra-quiet in idle NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 - 6 GB GDDR6, HDMI 2.0b, DP 1.4, USB-C, HDR10, HDCP 2.2, ultra-quiet in idle NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER - 8 GB GDDR6, HDMI 2.0b, DP 1.4, USB-C, HDR10, HDCP 2.2, ultra-quiet in idle NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER - 8 GB GDDR6, HDMI 2.0b, DP 1.4, USB-C, HDR10, HDCP 2.2, ultra-quiet in idle NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER - 8 GB GDDR6, HDMI 2.0b, DP 1.4, USB-C, HDR10, HDCP 2.2, ultra-quiet in idle EVGA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti - 11 GB GDDR6, HDMI 2.0b, DP 1.4, USB-C, HDR10, HDCP 2.2, ultra-quiet in idle EVGA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC Ultra 3-Slot - 11 GB GDDR6, HDMI 2.0b, DP 1.4, USB-C, HDR10, HDCP 2.2, ultra-quiet in idle NVIDIA TITAN RTX - 24GB GDDR6, HDMI 2.0b, DP 1.4, USB-C, HDR10, HDCP 2.2, ultra-quiet in idle Dual SLI NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER with RTX NVLink Bridge - 8 GB, HDMI 2.0b, DP 1.4, USB-C, HDR10, HDCP 2.2, ultra-quiet in idle Dual SLI EVGA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti with RTX NVLink Bridge - 11 GB, HDMI 2.0b, DP 1.4, USB-C, HDR10, HDCP 2.2, ultra-quiet in idle 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) None 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. Switching between sound outputs can be done in Windows or in supported players. We recommend: - Included 7.1 Dolby TrueHD / dts-HD lossless bitstreamed digital surround sound via HDMI (or DVI / DP) for gaming and entertainment enthusiasts - EVGA NU Audio 2.1 (analog) / 5.1 (optical S/PDIF) with AK4493 DAC, Headphone Amp (16-600ohm), 123dB SNR, up to 384kHz, 32bit playback, switchable OP-AMPs, line/mic-in (up to 384kHz, 32bit, 121dB SNR recording) - ASUS Essence STX II 7.1 for analog surround sound audiophiles - RME HDSPe AES with DB25 connector for multi-channel studio professionals HDMI / DisplayPort lossless bitstreaming (multi-channel / ATMOS) / front and rear 3.5mm HD Audio Jacks / USB (for DAC) EVGA NU Audio 2.1 (analog) / 5.1 (optical S/PDIF) with AK4493 DAC, Headphone Amp (16-600ohm), 123dB SNR, up to 384kHz, 32bit playback, switchable OP-AMPs, line/mic-in (up to 384kHz, 32bit, 121dB SNR recording) 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) System Drive (for Windows/Apps/Documents/Games) The System Drive SSD will contain the Operating System (OS) and applications. If the system is used for gaming or to store media, we recommend 500+ GB or an additional storage drive (configurable below). 1.5 TB Intel 905p NVMe SSD (read/write speed (MB/s): 2600/2200), 575k IOPs, maximum endurance, silent 480 GB Intel 905p NVMe SSD (read/write speed (MB/s): 2600/2200), 575k IOPs, maximum endurance, silent 960 GB Intel 905p NVMe SSD (read/write speed (MB/s): 2600/2200), 575k IOPs, maximum endurance, silent 240 GB SATA SSD (M.2 or 2.5"), (read/write speed (MB/s): 540+/430+), silent 250 GB NVMe PCIe SSD (read/write speed (MB/s):2000+/1500+), silent 250 GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe SSD (read/write speed (MB/s): 3400/1500), silent 512 GB Intel 660p NVMe SSD (read/write speed (MB/s): 1500/1000), silent 500 GB WD Black SN750 NVMe SSD (read/write speed (MB/s): 3430/2600), silent 500 GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe SSD (read/write speed (MB/s): 3400/2300), silent 512 GB Samsung 970 PRO NVMe SSD (read/write speed (MB/s): 3500/2300), maximum endurance, silent 1000 GB WD Black SN750 NVMe SSD (read/write speed (MB/s): 3470/2600), silent 1024 GB Intel 660p NVMe SSD (read/write speed (MB/s): 1800/1800), silent 1000 GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe SSD (read/write speed (MB/s): 3400/2500), silent 1024 GB Samsung 970 PRO NVMe SSD (read/write speed (MB/s): 3500/2700), maximum endurance, silent 2048 GB Intel 665p NVMe SSD, (read/write speed (MB/s): 1800/1800), silent 2000 GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe SSD (read/write speed (MB/s): 3500/2500), silent Storage Drive(s) (for Media/Games/Apps/Documents) Storage Drives store all your music, movie libraries, & TV recordings and backup your personal data from the SSD System Drive(s). Please enter your preferred number of Storage Drives in the text fields below. Feel free to combine different SSDs and HDDs as you prefer (max: 3 HDDs, 7 drives in total incl. SSD System Drives). We recommend: - HDDs for large movie/music libraries (WD Red drives are silent, power efficient, cool, and hence ideal for 24/7 media servers; 1,000 GB = 100 Full HD movies or 300k MP3s) - SSDs for media editing/encoding (SSDs are 100% quiet and up to 5x faster than HDDs) 1000 GB SD-approved SATA SSD, (read/write speed (MB/s): 550+/500+), silent - 1024 GB Samsung 860 Pro SATA SSD (read/write speed (MB/s): 560/530), maximum endurance, silent - 10TB WD Red OEM (white label) HDD, 5400 rpm, ultra-quiet - 12TB WD Red OEM (white label) HDD, 5400 rpm, ultra-quiet - 1TB Seagate Barracuda HDD 2.5", 7200 rpm, ultra-quiet - 1TB Seagate Firecuda SSHD 2.5", 7200 rpm Flash-accelerated, ultra-quiet - 2000 GB SD-approved SATA SSD, (read/write speed (MB/s): 520+/500+), silent - 2048 GB Samsung 860 Pro SATA SSD (read/write speed (MB/s): 560/530), maximum endurance, silent - 4000 GB SD-approved SATA SSD, (read/write speed (MB/s): 520+/500+), silent - 4096 GB Samsung 860 Pro SATA SSD (read/write speed (MB/s): 560/530), maximum endurance, silent - 480 GB SD-approved SATA SSD, (read/write speed (MB/s): 500+/400+), silent - 512 GB Samsung 860 Pro SATA SSD (read/write speed (MB/s): 560/530), maximum endurance, silent - 8TB WD Red PRO HDD, 7200 rpm - 1TB WD Red HDD, 5400 rpm, ultra-quiet - 2TB WD Red HDD, 5400 rpm, ultra-quiet - 3TB WD Red HDD, 5400 rpm, ultra-quiet - 4TB WD Red HDD, 5400 rpm, ultra-quiet - 6TB WD Red HDD, 5400 rpm, ultra-quiet - 8TB WD Red HDD, 5400 rpm, ultra-quiet - 10TB WD Red HDD, 5400 rpm, ultra-quiet - 1TB WD Black HDD, 7200 rpm - 2TB WD Black HDD, 7200 rpm - 4TB WD Red Pro HDD, 7200 rpm - 6TB WD Red Pro HDD, 7200 rpm - 10TB WD Red PRO HDD, 7200 rpm - 12TB WD Red HDD, 5400 rpm, ultra-quiet - 14TB Seagate Ironwolf HDD, 7200 rpm - 500 GB Samsung 860 EVO SATA SSD (read/write speed (MB/s): 550/520), silent - 1000 GB Samsung 860 EVO SATA SSD (read/write speed (MB/s): 550/520), silent - 2000 GB Samsung 860 EVO SATA SSD (read/write speed (MB/s): 550/520), silent - 4000 GB Samsung 860 EVO SATA SSD (read/write speed (MB/s): 550/520), silent - 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. 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) None 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) TBS6981 PCI-E DVB-S2 Twin Dual Tuner TV card (International free to air satellite incl. FreeSAT) None Connectivity The MAVEN features all important connection options as standard. The chassis features front panel HD Audio and USB 3.0 connectors, as well as a SD card reader, all hidden behind a brushed aluminum door, seamlessly integrated into the chassis design. Back panel connectors vary depending on your selected motherboard and graphics card. 4-port rear USB 3.0/3.1 PCIe expansion card, silent - ASUS AC-88 Dual-band Wi-Fi AC3100 4x4 802.11ac 2.4/5.0 GHz (up to 2100 Mbps) - ASUS XG-C100C 10G PCIe Ethernet Network Adapter, passive cooling - Dual (2x) Intel PRO 10/100/1000 Gigabit PCIe Ethernet Network Adapter - Dual (2x) Intel X540-T2 10GBit PCIe Ethernet Network Adapter, passive cooling - FireWire 400 Dual PCIe Expansion Card - IR Receiver Module, RC6 / Media Center compatible, works with Logitech Harmony and other IR Remotes. Allows to power on and shut down the system, control media centers - Front Panel - 2x USB 3.1, SDHC Card Reader, 3.5mm HD Audio Out, 3.5mm HD Mic In - Back Panel - USB, Audio, Display and Network connectors. See motherboard and graphics card description for details. - Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz PCIe card with antennas (up to 150 Mbps) - Bluetooth 4.0 USB dongle - Intel 7260 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 802.11ac 2.4/5.0 GHz / BT 4.0 LE PCIe dual combo card with antennas (up to 867 Mbps) - Power Supply All our Power Supply Units (PSU) operate from 110-240V and can be used worldwide. X- and Platinum Series PSUs are inaudible during idle and low system loads. PSUs with higher output capacity stay cooler, more efficient and more silent on high system loads. Gold PSUs feature a minimum efficiency of 90% and Platinum PSUs of 92%. - Seasonic 360 Watt G-Series Gold for system configurations without a dedicated graphics card - Seasonic 450 Watt G-Series Gold for system configurations with up to a GTX 970 or 1080 - Seasonic 550 Watt G-Series Gold for system configurations with up to a GTX 980 - Seasonic 660 Watt X-Series Gold for system configurations with a 980 Ti or two GTX 970s or 1080s - Seasonic 860 Watt Platinum-Series for system configurations with two GTX 980s - Seasonic 1000 Watt Platinum-Series for system configurations with two GTX 980 Ti EVGA 550 Watt SuperNova B3, Bronze Efficiency, 100-250V, semi-passive fan: silent in idle, quiet under load EVGA 650 Watt Gold, 100-250V, semi-passive fan: silent in idle, quiet under load Seasonic 520 Watt Platinum-Series FANLESS, 100-250V, semi-passive fan: silent in idle, quiet under load EVGA 750 Watt Gold (modular connectors), 100-250V, semi-passive fan: silent in idle, quiet under load EVGA 1000 Watt Gold, 100-250V, semi-passive fan: silent in idle, quiet under load EVGA 1200 Watt P2 Platinum, 100-250V, semi-passive fan: silent in idle, quiet under load Seasonic PRIME 1000 Watt Titanium Ultra, 100-250V, semi-passive fan: silent in idle, quiet under load 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. Standard Power Supply and SATA Drive Cables with Custom Cable Management STEIGER DYNAMICS Black Custom Single Sleeved Power Supply Cables, Custom SATA Drive Cables, and Custom Cable Management STEIGER DYNAMICS Blue Custom Single Sleeved Power Supply Cables and Custom Cable Management STEIGER DYNAMICS Orange Custom Single Sleeved Power Supply Cables and Custom Cable Management STEIGER DYNAMICS White Custom Single Sleeved Power Supply 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 140mm Pre-Sealed Liquid Cooling for CPU (1" Radiator) Ultra-quiet 140mm Pre-Sealed Liquid Cooling for CPU (1" Radiator w/ Server-grade 140mm 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. Allows optional BitLocker (requires selection of TPM module below or a dedicated USB stick). Includes Outgoing RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) 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 19 Ultra Player and Media Center [required for playback of physical Blu-ray DISC] - JRiver Media Center (V25, full Windows license) with MadVR video renderer plugin, installation and configuration - KODI Media Center (former XBMC), installation and optimization - 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 upsampling plugin installation and custom configuration (depending on CPU/graphics card) - 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. COUCHMASTER Cycon - full set with armrests/cushions - black - 4-port USB 3.0 Hub, 16 ft active USB 3.0 cable COUCHMASTER Cycon Microfober - full set with armrests/cushions - black - 4-port USB 3.0 Hub, 16 ft active USB 3.0 cable None 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. AKODI Mini Wireless, Illuminated Long-Range Keyboard with Touchpad - Logitech G502 HERO SE Gaming Mouse - Logitech G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse - Logitech K740 Illuminated Keyboard - Roccat Kone EMP Max Performance RGB Gaming Mouse - ROCCAT Hiro+ - 3D Supremacy Surface Gaming Mousepad - Soft, Black, Vulcanized Silicone - Logitech K800 Wireless Illuminated Ultra-Long-Range Keyboard - Logitech K830 Wireless, Illuminated Long-Range Keyboard with Touchpad - Other Peripherals Complement your living room computing experience with useful peripherals. Adapter: Microsoft Xbox Wireless USB Adapter for Windows 10 (connect up to 8 Xbox One Wireless Controllers) - Gamepad: Microsoft Xbox One Wireless Controller for Windows 10 - Black - Gamepad: Microsoft Xbox One Wireless Controller for Windows 10 - Black (includes Wireless USB Adapter) - Gamepad: Microsoft Xbox One Wireless Controller for Windows 10 - White - Gamepad: Microsoft Xbox One Wireless Controller for Windows 10 - White (includes Wireless USB Adapter) - Headet: Creative Sound BlasterX H7 Tournament Edition HD 7.1 Surround Sound USB Gaming Headset - Headet: HyperX Cloud Revolver S Stereo (7.1 emulated) USB headset with microphone - Logitech Harmony 950 Universal Remote Control - Logitech Harmony Companion Universal Remote Control with hub - Logitech Harmony Ultimate One Universal Remote Control + Harmony Hub Extender - Remote: Logitech Harmony 350 Universal Remote Control - Webcam: Logitech C615 HD Webcam with Echo cancellation (recommended for living room setups). - Gamepad: Microsoft XBOX 360 Wireless Controller(s) for Windows 10 - Black (includes Wireless USB Adapter) - Webcam: Logitech C922 Pro Stream Webcam with Background Replacement Technology for YouTube or Twitch Streaming - 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) or dedicated USB stick (if no TPM header on motherboard) for Bitlocker drive encryption (requires Windows 10 Pro) - 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. Core and Reference Line Priority Assembly Service - Shipped within 5 business days Standard Assembly Service - Shipped within 10 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 1 Year Part Replacement and Lifetime Customer Care, 45 Day Free US Shipping 2 Year Part Replacement, Lifetime Customer Care, 45 Day Free US Shipping 3 Year Part Replacement, Lifetime Customer Care, 365 Days Free US Shipping Total Special Instructions - e.g. drive partitioning, settings, tweaks, special hardware requests, and/or other comments: You have 1000 characters left. Do not use HTML. Please enter your Discount or Gift Certificate Code (if any): Continue Subtotal ~ Ship Date Add to Cart Save Config Print Config Have Questions?Call 1-855-915-9000 Email Us
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