Rain Recording Element PQ1 Desktop Audio Computer with Intel Quad Core
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Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4 GHz, 4GB DDR-2 RAM, 500GB 7200RPM & Ultra 300 SATA II, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate.
Overview
The Rain Recording Element Pro puts you on the cutting edge of digital audio recording and playback. Arriving pre-loaded with Windows Vista Ultimate x32, Element purrs with Quiet Cool engineering down to it's cool blue aluminum skin that lets heat dissipate naturally. The new system architecture has paved the way for incredible improvements like a 8 MB L2 Cache and 4 GB of main memory.
The 64-Bit Question
This is a new age of digital audio. If you are ready for a true 64-bit system, you have the option of choosing Microsoft Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition with your Rain Element Pro. 64-bit architecture allows the operating system to address ever increasing amounts of RAM. Currently, Element Pro is available with 4 GB of RAM, a number that will increase quickly as technology advances. Of course, it's still an Element which means it was designed from the ground up as a cool, quiet and stable audio platform you can rely on without exception. Element Pro is the only choice for high end digital audio.
The 64-Bit Question
This is a new age of digital audio. If you are ready for a true 64-bit system, you have the option of choosing Microsoft Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition with your Rain Element Pro. 64-bit architecture allows the operating system to address ever increasing amounts of RAM. Currently, Element Pro is available with 4 GB of RAM, a number that will increase quickly as technology advances. Of course, it's still an Element which means it was designed from the ground up as a cool, quiet and stable audio platform you can rely on without exception. Element Pro is the only choice for high end digital audio.
Specs
Hardware
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHz, 8MB L2, 1066MHz FSB
MainBoard: Intel D975XBX2
RAM: 4GB DDR-2 RAM (800 MHz Dual Channel - Matched Pair)
Operating System Drive: 500 GB 7200RPM Ultra 300 SATA II with 16 MB buffer
Audio Streaming Drive: 500 GB 7200RPM Ultra 300 SATA II with 16 MB buffer
Other Drives: 1.44 floppy, Dual Layer DVD+-RW/CD-RW Combo Optical Drive
USB Ports: 8 USB 2.0 (6 Rear/2 Front/2 Internal)
1394IEEE: 5 FireWire Ports (3 x 2 independent IEEE 1394 chipsets)
Video: Nvidia GeForce 7300GT PCI-E 256MB DDR2 Dual DVI HDTV
Expansion: 3 PCI Express x16 bus add-in card connectors, 2 PCI conventional bus connectors
LAN: (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) Intel 82566DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Legacy I/O: 1-serial, 1-parallel and 2-PS/2 ports
Audio: 8-channel (7.1) audio subsystem using the SigmaTel STAC9227 audio codec
PSU: Silent 460 watt silent power supply
Quiet Cool: Intel Precision Cooling Technology, Zalman CNPS9500 All Copper CPU cooler
Input: Aluminum Keyboard, Microsoft Optical Mouse
Dimensions: 8 x 17.75 x 21 in. (W x H x D), Weight: 44 lbs.
Software
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
NERO Express CD/DVD Creation Software
Acronis True Image - Recovery Software
Support
RainCare Basic (www.RainCare.net/plans)
1-Year Limited Warranty
Free access to www.RainCare.net
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHz, 8MB L2, 1066MHz FSB
MainBoard: Intel D975XBX2
RAM: 4GB DDR-2 RAM (800 MHz Dual Channel - Matched Pair)
Operating System Drive: 500 GB 7200RPM Ultra 300 SATA II with 16 MB buffer
Audio Streaming Drive: 500 GB 7200RPM Ultra 300 SATA II with 16 MB buffer
Other Drives: 1.44 floppy, Dual Layer DVD+-RW/CD-RW Combo Optical Drive
USB Ports: 8 USB 2.0 (6 Rear/2 Front/2 Internal)
1394IEEE: 5 FireWire Ports (3 x 2 independent IEEE 1394 chipsets)
Video: Nvidia GeForce 7300GT PCI-E 256MB DDR2 Dual DVI HDTV
Expansion: 3 PCI Express x16 bus add-in card connectors, 2 PCI conventional bus connectors
LAN: (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) Intel 82566DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Legacy I/O: 1-serial, 1-parallel and 2-PS/2 ports
Audio: 8-channel (7.1) audio subsystem using the SigmaTel STAC9227 audio codec
PSU: Silent 460 watt silent power supply
Quiet Cool: Intel Precision Cooling Technology, Zalman CNPS9500 All Copper CPU cooler
Input: Aluminum Keyboard, Microsoft Optical Mouse
Dimensions: 8 x 17.75 x 21 in. (W x H x D), Weight: 44 lbs.
Software
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
NERO Express CD/DVD Creation Software
Acronis True Image - Recovery Software
Support
RainCare Basic (www.RainCare.net/plans)
1-Year Limited Warranty
Free access to www.RainCare.net
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