Configure: STEIGER DYNAMICS Fully Custom Desktop Workstation / Server

Our fully custom desktop PCs and Workstations are manufactured with the same quality, craftsmanship and attention to detail as our world-renown living room PCs. Emphasis was put on ultimate quietness at maximum durability. This is made possible by using innovative cooling solutions like liquid cooling, custom fans, fan control, anti-vibration, sound dampening and custom BIOS/firmware.

Furthermore, we strive to offer our customers the best selection of component choices available today. This configuration page is designed to show all of the available truly custom Desktop PC options we currently offer. If you are looking for a specific part that you do not see on this page, feel free to email us and we will look into feasibility and pricing.

We will be happy to work with you to develop the best computer for your needs. All our systems comply with standard PC specifications and are 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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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. -

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. -

Specials

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Chassis

Please choose your preferred enclosure below. All cases and fans are set up for maximum quietness at idle and low system loads.
- Fractal R6 or R2 XL required for systems with two liquid cooled graphics cards

Deepcool Dukase V2 Mid-Tower, ATX, <strong>Black</strong>

Deepcool Dukase V2 Mid-Tower, ATX, Black

Fractal R6 Quiet Mid Tower, ATX, <strong>Black</strong>

Fractal R6 Quiet Mid Tower, ATX, Black

Fractal R6 Quiet Mid Tower, ATX, <strong>White</strong>

Fractal R6 Quiet Mid Tower, ATX, White

Fractal R6 Quiet Mid Tower, ATX, <strong>Black with side window</strong>

Fractal R6 Quiet Mid Tower, ATX, Black with side window

Fractal R6 Quiet Mid Tower, ATX, <strong>White with side window</strong>

Fractal R6 Quiet Mid Tower, ATX, White with side window

Fractal Define R2 XL Quiet Full Tower, E-/ATX, <strong>Black</strong>

Fractal Define R2 XL Quiet Full Tower, E-/ATX, Black

Fractal Define R2 XL Quiet Full Tower, E-/ATX, <strong>Titanium</strong>

Fractal Define R2 XL Quiet Full Tower, E-/ATX, Titanium

LED Chassis Lighting

Please choose an optional LED lightstrip below. The circumferential, custom made light strips have a length of 43.3 inches (110 cm) and feature 66 high-intensity LEDs, which can easily be switched on and off. UV lighting has a purple kind of color and will make interior system parts (white stickers, white circuit-boards areas, UV-reactive custom liquid cooling tubes, etc.) glow in the dark. The light strip is connected to the PSU with custom, single sleeved, black wires in fitting length.

LEET™ Green LED Custom Chassis Lighting

LEET™ Intense Cold White LED Custom Chassis Lighting

LEET™ Red LED Custom Chassis Lighting

LEET™ RGB (AURA software controlled) Chassis Lighting. Syncs with motherboard and memory.

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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 WS X299 PRO/SE - Intel X299 Chipset, 2x Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0/3.0/3.1/C, integrated iKVM for remote support

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)

ASUS WS X299 Sage - Intel X299 Chipset, 2x Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0/3.0/3.1/C

ASUS WS X299 Sage/10G - Intel X299 Chipset, 2x Intel X550-AT2 10G Ethernet, 8x USB 2.0/3.1Gen2/C

ASUS X99-E WS - Intel X99 Chipset, 2x eSATA, 2x 1,000 MBit Ethernet, USB 2.0/3.0/3.1

ASUS X99-E-10G WS - Intel X99 Chipset, 2x eSATA, 2x Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0/3.0/3.1

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% and will give you the best performance boost for the buck. 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.
Optional overclocking requires "K" or "X" CPU

STEIGER DYNAMICS Moderate Custom Overclocking

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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)

STEIGER DYNAMICS maximum Graphics Card Overclocking (requires Custom Liquid Cooling)

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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. 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)

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 or 4 drives: Protects against 1 drive failure. Total capacity 67%
- Mirror with 2 drives: Protects against 1 drive failure. Total capacity 50%
- Mirror with 4 drives: Protects against 2 simultaneous drive failures. Total capacity 50%

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)

Intel RAID10 2-Way Stripe + Mirror Resiliency (not expendable, requires 4 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)

Microsoft Storage Spaces 2-Way Mirror + Stripe Resiliency (Software RAID10, expendable, requires 4 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.

24X DVD/RW Combo - Reads and writes to DVD/RWCD

12X Blu-ray Disc Combo - Reads BD and Writes to DVD/CD, M-DISC

16X Blu-ray Disc Writer - Reads and Writes to BD (incl. QL XL)/DVD/CD, M-DISC

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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)

Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-955Q External USB NTSC/ATSC/QAM digital and analog TV Tuner with audio/video component inputs

TBS6981 PCI-E DVB-S2 Twin Dual Tuner TV card (International free to air satellite incl. FreeSAT)

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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 Custom Cabling for maximized air flow and immaculate interior looks. 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 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

Custom Pump LED

Please choose your preferred LED color which lights up the SD logo on your Custom Liquid Cooling pump. Pump LED requires the selection of Custom Liquid Cooling above.

White Pump LED (Custom Liquid Cooling only)

Red Pump LED (Custom Liquid Cooling only)

Blue Pump LED (Custom Liquid Cooling only)

Green Pump LED (Custom Liquid Cooling only)

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Liquid Coolant

Hydrx or IceDragon Nano Fluid require the selection of Custom Liquid Cooling above.

Pre-sealed Liquid Coolant

HydrX - Transparent Green Cooling Liquid (UV-Reactive, Custom Liquid Cooling only)

Ice Dragon - White Nano Cooling Fluid for max heat transfer (Custom Liquid Cooling only)

Custom Fittings

Please select your preferred fitting color below. Custom fittings require the selection of Custom Liquid Cooling above. Compression fittings connect the water tubes to the cooling blocks and radiators. All our fittings are of highest quality assuring safe long-term sealing.

Black Chrome Compression Fittings

Black Chrome Compression Fittings with 2x Quick-Disconnect Couplings for an easy graphics card switch

Black Matte Compression Fittings

Chrome Compression Fittings

Chrome Compression Fittings with 2x Quick-Disconnect Couplings for an easy graphics card switch

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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.

JRiver Media Center (V25, full Windows license) with MadVR video renderer plugin, installation and configuration

MPC-HC light Video/Audio Player with MadVR video upsampling plugin installation and custom configuration (depending on CPU/graphics card)

CyberLink PowerDVD 19 Ultra Player and Media Center [required for playback of physical Blu-ray DISC]

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

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

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Additional Software

We are happy to preinstall 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 regular and 3D Blu-rays and supports 7.1 Dolby TrueHD / dts-HD lossless bitstreamed digital surround sound
- Classic Shell for Windows 8 is free and brings back the Windows 7 Desktop experience with the classic Desktop Start Button

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

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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) -

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

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

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

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 - Shipped within 15 business days after order is successfully processed

Priority - Shipped within 5 business days after order is successfully processed

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 PC deserves only the very best product support. This means:
- Every system is complemented with a 3 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 Customer Care

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

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

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

3 Year Part Replacement, 1 Year US Free Shipping, Lifetime Customer Care

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

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