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Rain Recording Solstice Spider Edition Desktop Audio Computer

Includes aluminum keyboard and Microsoft optical mouse. Does not include display, audio gear or speakers. 7 People rated this product:

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Solstice Spider Edition is a complete evolution. Experience a perfectly balanced component ecosystem for audio and video production and intense gaming. Powered by the new AMD Phenom Quad-Core, Series 7 Chipset and the ATI Radeon HD 3850 Graphics Engine.

Rain + AMD Spider platform. Everything about Solstice Spider Edition is dedicated to digital audio starting with a beautiful crimson red aluminum chassis designed to let air flow freely around the internal components and then dissipate naturally through the body. Add AMD's high performance Spider engine and this is one serious workstation!

Perfectly balanced. A carefully balanced component architecture ensures the smooth flow of data through the complete system. The power to record, mix and edit without bottlenecks, drop-outs or distortion. And when you're done creating and want to play, powerful graphics will bring you the ultimate in gaming.

Plug it all in. Solstice Spider Edition is configured for digital audio with two separate FireWire chipsets for maximum compatibility with your audio hardware. Also included, 7 USB 2.0 ports, PCI and PCIe connections and a Dual Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW optical drive.

Compatible. Rain digital audio workstations are designed for compatibility with industry standard audio software like Pro Tools, GigaStudio and Cubase.

Free Integration. Purchase any audio software or hardware with your Solstice and we'll install it, set it up, and test it for you - free of charge. All you have to do is plug & play.

Windows XP Pro or Vista. Solstice ships standard with Windows XP Pro.

Recover fast. Your RainCare Precision support plan includes recovery software pre-configured to return your system to its original factory default at the touch of a button.

Quad core power. Feel the earth move as the new AMD Phenom quad-core processor churns out huge processing power for more simultaneous tracks and plug-ins.

2 FireWire chipsets. An additional FireWire® chipset (TI) is provided via the included PCI Express card for total compatibility with your audio hardware.

Plug-ins. Solstice comes equipt with 4 FireWire, 10 USB 2.0, 1 eSATA and 6 PCI/PCIe ports for maximum compatibility and options. Instantly, Solstice is at the center of your studio.

Killer graphics. Perfectly matched to the processor and chipset, the Radeon 3850 by ATI gives you unbelievable HD visual performance without taxing the rest of the system.

High performance memory. Power your plug-ins with 4GB of RAM and room for four more. Matched memory modules provide super-fast data delivery that stays cool under pressure.

2 megapixel webcam. Diablo includes a built-in 2 megapixel webcam that pivots toward you for video conferencing or away to capture everything else.

Perfectly balanced
The Solstice Spider Edition by Rain is based on the new PC ecosystem developed by AMD, code-named "Spider". For the first time, all the components in a single platform have been genetically engineered to work together, delivering incredible digital audio performance every time you turn it on. The perfectly balanced component architecture gives you the freedom to push endless tracks, plug-ins and virtual instruments without distortion or audio drop-outs. All with a system designed to run cooler and quieter while using less power.

Looks that kill
Outside, Solstice Spider Edition has a beautiful crimson red, aluminum skin surrounding a body engineered for the ultimate in performance and stability. Inside, the latest Phenom quad-core processor, up to 8GB of RAM and room for 4 Terabytes of high-speed storage. And the whole experience is brought to you in a magnificent graphical performance courtesy of the Radeon 3850 graphics processor by ATI. Solstice is designed for use with all industry-standard digital audio hardwware and software and ready for any situation with an arsenal of FireWire, USB 2.0 and eSATA ports for your interface and external drives. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Rain Computers Inc. products.

Hardware
CPU: AMD Phenom 9600 Quad-Core 2.3GHz 4MB Cache 95W TDP

MainBoard: ASUS M3a32-MVP DLx W/WiFi Motherboard for Phenom

RAM: 4GB DDR-2 RAM (800 MHz Dual Channel - Matched Pair)

Video: ATI Radeon 512MB HD 3850

Operating System Drive: 500GB 7200RPM Ultra 300 SATA II with 32MB buffer

Media Streaming Drive: 500GB 7200RPM Ultra 300 SATA II with 32MB buffer

Optical Drives: Dual Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Combo Optical Drive (LightScribe)

USB Ports: 10 USB 2.0 (8 Rear/2 Top)

1394 IEEE (FireWire): 4 FireWire Ports (2 x 2 independent IEEE 1394 chipsets)

eSata: 1 eSata II external ports (rear)

SD Media Front Panel I/O: Compatibility Compact Flash Card I/II, IBM Micro Drive, Smart Media Card, Secure Digital Card, Multi-Media Card, Memory Stick and MS Pro Cards

Expansion: Four PCI Express x16 bus, 2 PCI, RAID-Ready

LAN: 10/100/1000 Realtek RTL8110 Gigabit Ethernet

Legacy I/O: 2-PS/2 ports

Audio: 8 channel Realtek ALC889A Audio Codec

PSU: Silent 600 watt silent power supply

Quiet Cool: Intel, Zalman and Rain Quiet Cool silencing technology

Input: Aluminum Keyboard, Microsoft Optical Mouse

Dimensions: 8 x 17.75 x 21 inches (W x H x D), Weight: 25 lbs.

Construction and Color: Silver/Crimson Anodized Aluminum

Rear Panel Connectors:
- 1 PS/2 keyboard port
- 1 PS/2 mouse port
- 1 ESata Port
- 1 Optical SPDIF Out port
- 3 FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a) port
- 8 USB 2.0/1.1 port
- 1 RJ-45 LAN port
- 6 audio jacks (Line In / Line Out / MIC In/Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out)/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out)

Software
Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Vista Ultimate

NERO Express CD/DVD Creation Software

Acronis True Image - Recovery Software

Support
RainCare Precision Support

Three Year Limited Warranty

Rain Computers Inc. Warranty

Rain Computers Inc. Warranty

If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 877-MIX-RAIN

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Need it now but short of cash? All we need is the first payment up front and the rest in easy monthly payments!

Fast approval.: We approve everyone, with very few exceptions, as long as we can verify your identity.
No interest. Ever.: It's just as if you paid the whole amount up front!
No paperwork. Nothing to track.: No application to mail or fax, no bills to pay. We automatically charge the payments to your credit card.

We'll wait on your money so you don't have to wait for your gear!

When you checkout, just click the Play as you Pay checkbox to indicate which installment plan you wish to use.

on most orders $49+

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smaller orders

Really heavy stuff might cost you a
little more

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Why fight traffic and pushy salesmen when we'll bring your gear straight to your home, free of charge?

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