Configure: ERA Intel Reference Low-Profile Gaming HTPC DDR5

ERA is designed to provide ultra-quiet operation in low-height spaces like TV cabinets. ERA Reference can handle all the Media Center content as well as the latest games in ultra-details at 4K with 60+ fps. It features lossless bitstreamed audio and video up to 4K/60p through HDMI 2.0b with HDCP 2.2, HDR10, Dolby Vision, WCG, Hybrid Log Gamma, and Dynamic Metadata compatibility.
It furthermore boasts plenty of processing power for audio and video upsampling and fully replaces a desktop PC.
The system complies with standard PC specifications and is fully upgradable at any time.
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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Specials

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Chassis

The ERA™ chassis consists of a one-piece aluminum 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 natural corrosion-resistance and to give the chassis its final color and unrivaled finish. These attributes make it a perfect match for any existing home theater setup.

ERA™ II Space Black, Hand-Brushed, 5mm thick, solid Aluminum Chassis with Maximum Airflow Brushed Aluminum Lid (Required for RTX 3070 Ti / 3080 / 3080 Ti)

Logo

Choose the color of your metal alloy 3D chassis logo.

Silver Chassis Logo - STEIGER DYNAMICS

Golden Chassis Logo - STEIGER DYNAMICS

Lid & Silencing Foam

Chassis and Lid Sound Dampening to minimize the audibility of your system even further.

Chassis and lid lined with internal AcoustiPak 3-Layer 6.9 mm Silencing Foam

Motherboard (Intel)

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.

ASUS ROG STRIX B660-I GAMING WIFI, B660 Chipset, ITX, DDR5 memory, 2x USB Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 3x USB 3.2 Type-A, 3x USB 2.0, 1x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, 802.11ax WiFi, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DispalyPort, 5x Audio Jacks

ASUS ROG STRIX B760-I GAMING WIFI, Intel B760 Chipset, ITX, 1x USB 3.2Gen2x2 Type-C, 4x USB 3.2Gen1 ports (3x Type-A + 1x Type-C), 3x USB 2.0 Type-A, WiFi 6E, Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, HDMi 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, 5x Audio Jacks

ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI, Z690 Chipset, ITX, DDR5 memory, 2x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, 802.11ax WiFi, 1x HDMI 2.1

ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI, Z790 Chipset, ITX, DDR5 memory, 2x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, 802.11ax WiFi, 1x HDMI 2.1

CPU (Intel)

Intel processors provide a smooth, seamless visual experience and highest energy efficiency

Intel i5-12600KF 12th Gen Unlocked - 10 Core / 16 Thread, 4.9 GHz Turbo, 20MB Cache

Intel i7-12700F 12th Gen - 12 Core / 20 Thread, 4.9 GHz Turbo, 25MB Cache

Intel i9-12900F 12th Gen - 16 Core / 24 Thread, 5.1GHz Turbo, 30MB Cache

Memory

All memory modules we use are from industry-leading manufacturers. We fully stress and stability test these at their respective speeds.

16GB (1x 16GB) 6000 DDR5 Single-Channel

32GB (2x 16GB) 6000 CL36 DDR5 Dual-Channel

32GB (2x 16GB) 6000 DDR5 Dual-Channel

64GB (2x 32GB) 6000 DDR5 Dual-Channel

Graphics Card

Maximum Airflow chassis required for RTX 3080 and 3080 Ti

GeForce RTX 3050, 8 GB, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2x DisplayPort 1.4a, HDCP 2.3, 4K/120p and 8K/60p, silent in idle

GeForce RTX 3050, 8 GB, 2x HDMI 2.1, 2x DisplayPort 1.4a, HDCP 2.3, 4K/120p and 8K/60p, silent in idle

GeForce RTX 3060, 12 GB, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, HDCP 2.3, 4K/120p and 8K/60p, silent in idle

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti , 8 GB, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, ARGB LED, HDCP 2.3, 4K/120p and 8K/60p, silent in idle

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Founders Edition, 8 GB, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, HDCP 2.3, 4K/120p and 8K/60p, silent in idle

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition, 10 GB, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 3 x DisplayPort 1.4b, HDCP 2.3, 4K/120p and 8K/60p, silent in idle

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Founders Edition, 12 GB, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, HDCP 2.3, 4K/120p and 8K/60p, silent in idle

Audio

We recommend connecting your STEIGER DYNAMICS system to your display via DisplayPort or HDMI. This allows the enjoyment of lossless multi-channel or object-based (bitstreamed) HD Audio, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby ATMOS, DTS Master Audio, and DTS:X. Alternative methods include a direct connection to a TV, AV Receiver, or to any external Audio system (native 5.1 / upmixed 7.1 surround sound via optical S/PDIF or 3.5mm analog audio jacks). 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 apps.

HDMI / DisplayPort lossless bitstreaming (multi-channel / ATMOS) / front and rear 3.5mm HD Audio Jacks / USB (for DAC)

M.2 SSD Storage

Additional M.2 SSDs can be used for storage.

2.5" Storage

SSD and HDD Storage Drives store all your music, movie libraries, & TV recordings and backup your personal data from the SSD System Drive(s). We recommend SSDs for media editing/encoding (SSDs are 100% quiet and up to 5x faster than HDDs).

3.5" Storage HDD

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 TB = 100 Full HD movies or 300k MP3s). Choose up to two 3.5" Storage Drives:

Optical Drive

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

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

6X Slim LG External USB 4K/UHD FRIENDLY Blu-ray Disc Re-writer - Reads and Writes to BD (6x)/DVD(8x)/CD(24x) Requires PowerDVD 19 or 20 to enable Blu-ray disc playback

16x External USB LG 4K Blu-ray Friendly Drive,- Can Back-up 4K Blu-ray disc, Reads and Writes to BD (incl. QL XL)/DVD/CD, M-DISC

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Connectivity

Check your selected motherboard and graphics card above for the included standard connectivity options. Configure additional options below. Using multiple options below may not be compatible with the motherboard and PCIe lane layout. Please consult our customer service with any questions.

Integrated Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 802.11ac 2.4/5.0 GHz / BT 4 LE with antennas -

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. Does not work with Harmony 'Activities'. -

VR Front HDMI Passthrough: Front HDMI Port with Passthrough Cable, connecting to HDMI Port of the Graphics Card -

Front Panel - 2 x USB 3.1, SDHC Card Reader, 3.5mm HD Audio In/Out -

Back Panel - USB, Audio, Display and Network connectors. See motherboard and graphics card description for details. -

Power Supply

All our Power Supply Units (PSU) operate from 110-240V and can be used worldwide. PSUs with higher output capacity stay cooler, more efficient, and more silent at high system loads.

EVGA 850 Watt SFX Power Supply, Gold Efficiency, 100-250V input, fully-modular black single sleeve cables, semi-passive fan: silent in idle and low loads

CPU Cooling

We solely use fans with high-precision ultra-quiet bearings and a quietness-optimized blade design. The fan speed is variable depending on system temperatures. This allows for maximum cooling performance while keeping our systems ultra-quiet during idle, low, and medium-load usage scenarios.

Ultra-quiet STEIGER low-profile heat-pipe Air Cooler with temperature-sensitive variable 140 mm fan

Operating System

Please select your preferred edition of Windows. We recommend Windows 11 Home 64 bit for most use cases. Windows 11 Pro provides additional features like receiving Remote Desktop Connections, Bitlocker drive encryption, and domain joining. 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. Free upgrade to Windows 11 any time.

Microsoft Windows 11 Professional - 64-Bit, maximum privacy settings enabled. Allows optional BitLocker encryption. Includes Outgoing RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol)

Microsoft Windows 11 - 64-Bit, maximum privacy settings enabled

Microsoft Windows 10 Professional - 64-Bit, maximum privacy settings enabled. Allows optional BitLocker encryption. Includes Outgoing RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol). Free upgrade to Windows 11 any time.

Media Center/Player Software

Select your Media Center / Player software of choice below. A Media Center is an optional interface in Windows which allows you to comfortably 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 the Logitech Harmony. We recommend:
- CyberLink Power DVD enables playback of HD and 3D Blu-rays and supports 7.1 Dolby TrueHD / dts-HD lossless bitstreamed digital surround sound
- JRiver Media Center or MPC-BE 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.
- 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 PowerDVD 19 Ultra Player and Media Center (3D TV support)[required for playback of physical Blu-ray DISC] -

CyberLink PowerDVD 21 Ultra Player and Media Center [required for playback of physical Blu-ray DISC] -

JRiver Media Center (latest version, full Windows license) with MadVR video renderer plugin (optimized for graphics card performance) -

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

MPC-BE light Video/Audio Player with MadVR video renderer plugin installation (optimized for graphics card performance) -

Plex Media Server / Plex HTPC (Player) installation and configuration - play your media files on any device anywhere -

Couchmaster Lapdesk

COUCHMASTER Cycon is an innovative lapdesk for using mouse and keyboard on your sofa, bringing the desktop PC experience to your living room. COUCHMASTER Cycon is the perfect gear for ergonomic seating and long, comfortable gaming sessions on your living room TV. Two large armrest cushions support your forearms optimally while the crossboard holds mouse, keyboard and accessories. Equipped with a USB extension cord and integrated USB 3.0 hub, COUCHMASTER provides connectivity for up to 6 USB devices. The latest chip and cable technology makes it possible to operate the hub and three or more devices without a dedicated power cable.

COUCHMASTER Cycon² - Fusion Grey - full set with armrests/cushions - 6-port USB 3.0 Hub, 16 ft active USB 3.0 cable, mouse bag, power adapter

COUCHMASTER Cycon² Black Edition - full set with armrests/cushions - 6-port USB 3.0 Hub, 16 ft active USB 3.0 cable, mouse bag, power adapter

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Accessories

Every STEIGER DYNAMICS system comes with complimentary accessories to ensure a plug & play experience.

High Quality HDMI Cable - 10ft (3m), black, Double Shielded, Gold Coated Plugs, HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3 High Speed for lossless Audio, 3D Video, up to 4K/120p, 8K/80p resolution -

Digital HD Indoor Antenna (coax) with Amplifier (USB powered). Requires TV card. -

STEIGER DYNAMICS Black Box with Accessories -

STEIGER DYNAMICS Black Cloth Binder with Manuals and Software -

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) -

Manufacturing Service

Select your preferred manufacturing service. Every STEIGER DYNAMICS system is custom built-to-order from scratch.

Standard - The estimated ship date is the date shown on the configuration page. Does not include shipping/transit time.

Priority Assembly Service - System is guaranteed to ship within 6 business days after order is placed (includes order processing). We will confirm the Priority Assembly option once we receive your order. For technical reasons, selecting this option will not change the estimated standard ship date shown on the configuration page. Priority Assembly does not include expedited shipping. The Priority Assembly option will be fully refunded if the guaranteed shipping date cannot be met.

Warranty & Support

All components used in our systems are of the highest quality and go through rigorous quality control. We're convinced that a no-compromise product like a STEIGER DYNAMICS system deserves only the very best product support. This means:
- Every system features a 2 year limited warranty
- Our products are supported 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 expires; this includes free labor on maintenance and part upgrades

1 Year Part Replacement, Lifetime Customer Care

2 Year Part Replacement, Lifetime Customer Care

3 Year Part Replacement, Lifetime Customer Care

Apparel

Choose your free Steiger Dynamics T-Shirt!

STEIGER DYNAMICS T-Shirt by American Apparel, Made in USA. Our logo on chest and neck. Size 1 (Small)

STEIGER DYNAMICS T-Shirt by American Apparel, Made in USA. Our logo on chest and neck. Size 2 (Medium)

STEIGER DYNAMICS T-Shirt by American Apparel, Made in USA. Our logo on chest and neck. Size 3 (Large)

STEIGER DYNAMICS T-Shirt by American Apparel, Made in USA. Our logo on chest and neck. Size 4 (X Large)

STEIGER DYNAMICS T-Shirt by American Apparel, Made in USA. Our logo on chest and neck. Size 5 (2X Large)

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