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Solstice digital audio workstation powered by AMD. Dual- and Quad-core systems designed by Rain for optimum digital audio performance. Available with 4GB of RAM, 4 Terabytes of high-speed storage and maximum compatibility with your software and hardware.

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Overview

Specs

Hardware

  • CPU:
    O1: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5000+
    O2: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 6000+
    O3: AMD Phenom 9750 Quad-Core 2.4GHz
  • MainBoard: GA-MA78GM-S2H AMD 780G Chipset
  • RAM:
    O1: 2GB DDR-2 RAM (800MHz Dual Channel - Matched Pair)
    O2: 4GB DDR-2 RAM (800MHz Dual Channel - Matched Pair)
    O3: 4GB DDR-2 RAM (800MHz Dual Channel - Matched Pair)
  • Operating System Drive:
    O1: 250GB 7200RPM Ultra 300 SATA II with 16MB buffer
    O2: 250GB 7200RPM Ultra 300 SATA II with 16MB buffer
    O3: 500GB 7200RPM Ultra 300 SATA II with 32MB buffer
  • Audio Streaming Drive:
    O1: 250GB 7200RPM Ultra 300 SATA II with 16MB buffer
    O2: 500GB 7200RPM Ultra 300 SATA II with 32MB buffer
    O3: 500GB 7200RPM Ultra 300 SATA II with 32MB buffer
  • Other Drives: Dual Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Combo Optical Drive
  • USB Ports: 7 USB 2.0 (4 Rear/2 Top/1 Internal)
  • 1394IEEE: 2 FireWire Ports (Texas Instruments TSB43AB23)
  • Video: ATI Radeon x1250 with Dual HDTV (Connectors: RGB, DVI/HDMI w/HDCP, VGA)
  • Expansion: One PCI Express x16 bus, One PCI Express x4, 2 PCI, RAID-Ready
  • LAN: 10/100/1000 Realtek RTL8110 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Back Panel Connectors: 1 PS/2 keyboard port, 1 PS/2 mouse port, 1 D-Sub port,1 DVI-I port,1 HDMI port, 1 Optical SPDIF Out port, 1 IEEE 1394a port, 4 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)
  • Legacy I/O: 1-serial, 1-parallel and 2-PS/2 ports
  • Audio: 8 channel Realtek ALC889A Audio Codec
  • PSU: 500W silent power supply
  • CPU Cooler: Scythe SCINF-1000
  • Input: Keyboard, Microsoft Optical Mouse
  • Dimensions: 8 x 17.50 x 20 inches (W x H x D), Weight: 25 lbs.

Software

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Vista Ultimate x32 or x64 Optional)
  • NERO Express CD/DVD Creation Software
  • Acronis True Image - Recovery Software

Support

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 Solstice workstation:

"I have to say I've had no problems at all with it, despite hitting it with some of the biggest mix projects I've ever had to deal with. It's great to have a machine with this kind of horsepower, because it allows me to choose the most appropriate plug-ins for the mix job at hand, without having to make quality compromises to conserve CPU horsepower, and there are Mix Rescue challenges I can now take on that would have been unthinkable on my previous setup."

–Mike Senior
Sound On Sound

"Wow! The computer has exceeded my expectations. - I drive a silver Porsche Boxster S on the weekends- I'm all about looks. This computer has the LOOK. It's classy and perfect for my home recordings... Thank you!!!"

–Alan R.

"The recording is coming along great, we love this machine... The Rain Solstice is hands down the best, fastest, easiest unit I have ever used."

–Shawn Meister
Guitarist, Underbelly

Digital audio by Rain

Introducing Solstice, the first ever AMD equipped digital audio workstation by Rain. Using the latest AMD Dual-Core and Quad-Core engines, Solstice brings you superior processing power, incredible efficiency and a breathtaking visual experience without the need for a separate graphics card. Turn on Solstice and see the cool, blue light peer through the all-aluminum chassis as you push endless tracks, plug-ins and virtual instruments with virtually silent brute force.

Future proof

With room for up to 8GB of RAM, 4 Terabytes of high speed storage and multiple PCI cards, Solstice is ready to grow as you expand your digital studio. And Solstice is engineered for maximum compatibility with your digital audio hardware. Two separate FireWire chipsets, 7 USB 2.0 ports and multiple PCI slots make sure you've got options when it comes to your audio interface, plug-ins and virtual instruments. No matter what you throw at it, Solstice stays cool and quiet with an an advanced cooling system and balanced component architecture preventing data bottle necks, distortion and audio drop-outs. Experience the power of a system designed for digital audio starting at just £739.00.