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Nimbus is designed for advanced audio and video content creation. With Intel quad-core technology, high-power graphics by ATI and up to 4 Terabytes of RAID storage, Nimbus redefines the digital audio workstation.

Configure your Nimbus

Overview

Specs

Hardware

  • CPU:
    VM1 - Up to Intel Core 2 Quad QX6850 8MB L2 3.0GHz 1333MHz FSB
    X - Intel Core 2 Quad Extreme QX9650 3.0GHz 12MB L2 1333MHz FSB
  • Mainboard:
    VM1 - Intel DP35DP motherboard
    X - Intel DX38BT Extreme motherboard
  • RAM:
    VM1 - Up to 8GB PC2-6400 DDR-2 RAM (800MHz Dual Channel - Matched Pair)
    X - 8GB Corsair DDR-3 TWIN3X PC3-16000 Intel Extreme Edition (matched pairs 4 x 2GB)
  • Operating System Drive: 500GB 7200RPM Ultra 300 SATA II with 16MB buffer
  • Audio Streaming Drive: 1TB 7200RPM SATA II RAID-0 with 16MB buffer
  • Optical:
    VM1 - Dual Layer DVD+/-RW/CD-RW Combo Drive
    X - Dual Layer DVD+/-RW/CD-RW SATA Combo Drive with Lightscribe
  • USB Ports: 12 x USB 2.0 Ports
  • 1394IEEE: 5 FireWire Ports (3 x 2 independent IEEE 1394 chipsets)
  • eSATA: eSATA II external port
  • Video:
    VM1 - ATI FireGL V5600 512MB PCIe Dual-DVI Video Card
    X - ATI Radeon HD 3470 256MB (Silent)
  • Expansion:
    VM1 - One PCIe X6 (used by video card) three PCIe X, three PCI
    X - Three PCIe X6 (one used by video card), two PCI
  • LAN: Intel® Gigabit Ethernet Controller
  • Audio: Intel® HD 8-channel (7.1) audio subsystem
  • PSU: Silent 600 watt silent power supply
  • Cooler: Scythe SCINF-1000 CPU Cooler
  • Input: USB Keyboard and Optical Mouse
  • Noise Reduction: Scythe SCINF-1000 CPU Cooler, Anti-vibration HDD caddies, Acoustic lining
  • Dimensions: 205 x 445 x 480 mm (W x H x D), Weight: 17 Kilos
  • Construction and Color: Silver/Black Nimbus Chassis

Software

  • VM1 - Microsoft Windows XP Pro (Windows Vista Qualified)
    X - Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64
  • NERO Express CD/DVD Creation Software
  • Acronis True Image Recovery Software

Support

  • RainCare Basic - One Year Limited Hardware Warranty

1GB = One billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Actual formatted capacity is less.

Software

Hardware

Testimonials

Customer Testimonials & Reviews

Read what Rain Customers think about their Nimbus workstation:

"Hello, must say what a good investment this was... I just purchased a Rain Recording Nimbus desktop, and decided to upgrade to the Intel Core 2 Quad 2.66 ghz processor. I have Adobe Creation Suite Production Studio Premium 3, and Cakewalk Sonor Power Studio 6 loaded. I'm amazed of the quietness of the system as a whole; athough skeptical at first,because of the light weight, I now know this is a quality machine and I hope to have it for years to come.

Setting next to me is a Dell XPS unit that is almost identical in specs and higher in price. I can't compare the two machines any further than that. There is no comparison!"

–Doyle G.

"This Rain Recording model (Nimbus) is the fastest PC ever reviewed in SOS, and also one of the quietest."

–Martin Walker
Sound On Sound Magazine (UK)

Have it all

Nimbus by Rain Recording is a digital audio workstation designed to give you superior performance for both audio production. Powered by Intel quad-core processors and an ATI graphics engine, configure Nimbus with up to 8GB of RAM and 4 Terabytes of high-speed storage for incredible audio performance. All this in a sleek, stylish enclosure engineered to keep the heat low and the noise even lower.

Ultra compatible

Nimbus was engineered as a powerful and stable platform for industry-standard digital audio software. With an brilliant array of FireWire, USB, PCI Express and eSATA ports, the options are literally limitless. Connect your hardware, stream audio at up to 3GB/second and experience what it's like when your computer is finally able to keep up with your creativity.