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Sweetwater Custom Computing Creation Station 250

Item ID: CS250

3.1GHz, Quad-core Rackmountable/Desktop CPU with 4GB RAM, 1TB and 500GB Hard Drives, Windows 7, and Software Suite

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From Our Research Team:

A Blazing-fast Audio Machine - in 2U!

Sweetwater's Creation Station 250 gives you ultra-powerful, ultra-fast quad-core computer that's built specifically for audio - and it's packed into an incredibly lightweight, tough, and compact package that's road ready. The beautifully compact Creation Station 250 takes up just two rack spaces, and it's short enough to fit in most racks. But, it's also convertible to a convenient desktop format! Whether you're making tracks at home, recording on the go, or taking the stage with virtual instruments, you'll be blown away by the possibilities the Creation Station 250 opens up for you.



Sweetwater Creation Station 250 Rackmountable/Desktop CPU at a Glance:
  • Perfect for studio and stage
  • Built specifically for audio
  • Incredibly compact, lightweight chassis
  • Amazing software suite included


Perfect for studio and stage
Put uncompromising computing quality into your studio or stage rack! Thanks to its amazingly slim 2U chassis, the Sweetwater Creation Station 250 fits perfectly into your stage or recording setup. Want to get the most out of your favorite DAW? Want to run more instantiations of more plug-ins? The Creation Station 250 lets you do it - from a format you can easily transport to different locations. Do you need a solid, dependable platform for your virtual instruments onstage? The Creation Station 250 is perfect for you. This incredible quad-core CPU gives you the robust power and speed you need, and it won't hog all the space in your live rack.

Built specifically for audio
Don't restrict the potential of your musical projects with an off-the-shelf computer. Get a purpose-built Creation Station and find out what you can really do! We chose every component is with audio in mind, so you know your Creation Station 250 is built from the ground up for the job. From the motherboard to the cooling system to the ultra-low-noise chassis, this computer is made for specifically audio - and it's only available at Sweetwater.

Incredibly compact, lightweight chassis
You'll love the powerful, fast performance you get from our Creation Station 250 audio computer. You'll also appreciate its ultra-compact, amazingly lightweight chassis. At 20 lbs., this rackmountable CPU makes it easy to take the computing horsepower you need wherever you need it. The Creation Station 200 is also shallow enough to make it an easy fit for practically any rack. Best of all, the chassis is easily converted for desktop use. It's perfect for stages and studios alike!

Amazing software suite included
As with all of our Creation Station audio computers, this Creation Station 250 comes loaded with an amazing suite of essential programs and utilites. Based around the powerful Windows 7 operating system, this tuned and tested CPU is ready to kick your projects into a higher gear, right out of the box. Call us today and find out more about these powerful, portable, Sweetwater-exclusive machines.

Sweetwater Creation Station 250 Rackmountable/Desktop CPU Features:
  • Blazing-fast speed lets you get the most out of your DAW and virtual instruments
  • Lets you run more plug-ins on more channels
  • Engineered and built from the ground up specifically for high-performance audio
  • Tested, tuned, and optimized by audio pros to provide maximum performance for music production
  • Sleek and lightweight 2U rackmountable/desktop format, for the ultimate in portable CPU power

Sweetwater's Creation Station 250 puts a powerful, purpose-built, amazingly portable audio computer in your rack - or on your desktop!

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Specification Detail
Operating System 64-bit
CPU Sandy Bridge Core i5 3.1GHz
Motherboard Intel H67 Express Chipset
Graphics/Video DVI-I, HDMI, & DisplayPort
Maximum Resolution 2560 x 1600
Memory - Included 4GB DDR3/1333 (2 DIMM, 4 slots/2 filled)
Memory - Max 16GB
Storage - Included Seagate 500GB Barracuda, 7,200 RPM
Storage - Expanded 1TB Seagate Barracuda
Optical Drive Lightscribe DVDRW
Thunderbolt Ports No Thunderbolt Ports
FireWire Ports 1 x FireWire 400
USB Ports 8 x USB 2.0 (6 back, 2 front), 2 x USB 3.0
PCI Slots 1 x PCI-e 2.0 x16, 2 x PCI-e 2.0 x1, 1 x PCI
Card Slots No Card Slots
Video Ports DVI-I, HDMI, & DisplayPort (full size)
Other Ports/Slots 6 x SATA (3 Used)
Ethernet Gigabit
WiFi No WiFi
Bluetooth No Bluetooth
Audio Inputs 1 x 1/8"
Audio Outputs 1 x 1/8"
Included Display No Display Included
Included Keyboard USB
Included Mouse USB
Height 3.5"
Width 19"
Depth 15.5"
Weight 20 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number 250

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Reviews

based on 2 reviews

Does the job

by Jonathan hanemann from Hoboken, NJ
March 22, 2012
Music Background: Bassist, home recordist
What can I say except that this rig GETS THE JOB DONE? It's a high-quality piece of gear. Rack-mountable, quiet-fans, fast processor, doesn't take up much space, plenty of i/o. As a PC-based home reco... read more [+]rdist, I wouldn't go anywhere else. close [-]

Nice

by John McGrail from Cleveland, OH
February 13, 2012
Music Background: Serious Musician with a day job...
This is a good machine. I really can't complain. Wish it were a bit cheaper though. I upgraded to 64 bit and had to upgrade all my software so be aware of that added cost. It runs smooth and is qu... read more [+]iet which is good cuz my studio is small. close [-]

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