Meet the powerful flagship of the Creation Station® Rack line! The Rack XT is truly an extreme audio production machine. Not only does the Rack XT boast an Intel Core i7 2.66GHz processor, but it's also loaded with 6GB of DDR3 RAM, a Seagate 500GB system drive, and a whopping 1TB (1000GB) audio drive. Like the rest of the Creation Station line, the Rack XT uses a proven Asus motherboard as its foundation. A Lightscribe-compatible DVD/CD burner is included, and the XT's quality GeForce 9500GT video card offers HDMI, DVI-1, and VGA ports.
You'll be hard pressed to find a project that would even make the Rack XT think about slowing down. If you need a machine that will muscle through literally anything you can throw at it, then you need a Rack XT, the most powerful PC in the Creation Station line!
Of course, the Rack XT comes with everything that's made Creation Station computers the audio professionals' dream machine: Seagate hard drives, Auralex SheetBlok-Plus™ sound-dampening technology, Sweetwater's exclusive 40-point operation system optimization, and our unparalleled support system including the 24/7 online Resource Center.
We put our two decades of experience designing and perfecting great pro audio computers into every Creation Station we build. When you need a no-compromises audio computing solution, the Creation Station Rack XT is your best choice!
Detailed Specifications
Creation Station Rack XT Specs:
Motherboard:
ASUS w/X58 Chipset
CPU:
Intel Core i7 2.66GHz/Intel QuickPath
Hard Drive(s):
Seagate 500GB & 1000GB (1TB) SATA
RAM:
6GB DDR3/1333MHz
Optical Drive:
DVD+/-RW Lightscribe
Video Card:
MSI GeForce 9500GT, 1 x HDMI, 1 x DVI-I, 1 x VGA
Ports:
2 x FireWire, 11 x USB 2.0, 1 x eSATA, 1 x S/PDIF, 2 x LAN
PCI Slots:
3 x PCIe-2.0 x16 (2 available), 1 x PCI e x4, 2 x PCI
The finest components. Meticulous construction. The best service.
High-quality Asus Motherboards
Today's audio production requires a rock-solid, dependable motherboard. That's why we choose Asus motherboards as the foundation for all our Creation Station computers. Asus motherboards are proven performers for computer-based audio. Most other PC manufacturers couldn't even tell you where their motherboards come from!
Fast, Powerful Intel Core i7 Processor
Our Creation Station Rack XT uses a genuine Intel Core i7 Quad processor for maximum speed and performance for your audio applications.
Seagate SATA Hard Drives
We've chosen solid Seagate SATA hard drives for high storage capability and reliability. Whether you're tracking, editing, mixing or mastering, rest assured you're using the best!
Audio-grade Lifetime RAM
There is a difference! We always use audio-quality Lifetime memory to make sure you don't suffer from RAM-related problems.
Optical Drive - DVD+/- R/RW Drive
Our systems include a fast, quiet DVD+/-RW drive that offers 20X DVD speed and a special Vibration Absorber System. Plus, laser-etch labels on your discs!
Ultra-Stable Audio OS Tweaked by the Pros
To create the most well-thought-out audio PC ever built, we chose the most stable operating system with the least amount of background processes. We start with a foundation of Vista Home Premium and then go through a 40-step optimization process.
Future-Proof Universal Reader
Solid-state media is the wave of the future, and riding the crest of that wave are Creation Station PCs - all equipped the fastest and most versatile USB 2 multi card reader.
CPU and System Fans Innovation
Each Creation Station computer features state-of-the-art cooling systems designed to keep our computers cool & efficient with super-quiet operation!
Certified "Whisper Quiet" Operation by Auralex
Each Creation Station computer features state-of-the-art cooling systems, integrated with Auralex "Whisper Quiet" technology. This gives your Creation Station Tower super-quiet operation, which is critical for the studio!
The Right Video Card For the Job
We selected a quality MSI GeForce 9500GT video card to give your CS Rack XT optimum performance for audio applications without piling on a ton of unnecessary - and costly - extras.
Sweetwater's Creation Station Resource Center
Get the Most from Your Computer!
The Creation Station Resource Center is an exclusive "extra" that's loaded with tips and tutorials, user stories, and tech support answers to the most common Creation Station questions. This FREE resource is just one more reason why Creation Stations are the best audio computers in the business!
