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Sweetwater Custom Computing Creation Station 450x

Item ID: CS450x

3.5GHz, Xeon 4-core Rackmountable CPU with 16GB RAM, 1 x 240GB SSD, 1 x 2TB Hard Drive, Windows 7, Thunderbolt Port, and Software Suite

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  • Retail Price$2999.00
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From Our Research Team:

The Ultimate Pro-studio Audio Computer

When you demand the absolute pinnacle of audio-processing power, the Creation Station 450x is your solution. This rackmountable studio workhorse is built for peak pro-audio performance. Work with massive track counts. Run more plug-ins on more channels. Get the most out of your virtual instruments. The Creation Station 450x gives you rock-solid reliability you can depend on, even during the most demanding sessions or performances. Blazing fast, ultra quiet, and totally dependable - the Creation Station 450x is your no-compromise audio computer.



Sweetwater Creation Station 450x Rackmountable CPU at a Glance:
  • Best processors and finest-quality components
  • Quality hard drives for performance and reliability
  • Compatible with Windows DAW applications
  • Convenient rackmountable chassis
  • Amazing software suite included


Best processors and finest-quality components
We painstakingly evaluated CPUs to determine which processors would perform reliably with Windows audio applications. For the Creation Station 450x, we chose the blazing-fast Ivy Bridge Xeon 4-core CPU to provide uncompromised speed and reliability.

We chose components for our Creation Station computers that are not only the best in terms of build quality and performance, but also the best in terms of how well they interact with all of the other elements in the system. When you're working with audio, you need rock-solid, dependable performance. That's why we chose an Intel motherboard for the Creation Station 450x. It's built to stand up to the rigors of the studio - and the stage. We also chose the highest-quality power supplies and cooling fans for our new Creation Stations, with ultra-quiet operation in mind. With optimized airflow, maximum efficiency, and the best components available, our audio computers give you the ultra-low-noise performance you need, without the risk of overheating.

Quality hard drives for performance and reliability
Your recording projects require hard drives that give you quiet, reliable service. The Creation Station 450x's 2TB Seagate Barracuda drive effortlessly handles the demands of audio recording, while the lightning-fast 240GB Solid State Drive gives you amazing performance for your system software.

Compatible with Windows DAW applications
Your Creation Station is compatible with virtually all major audio production packages, including Pro Tools, Steinberg Nuendo and Cubase, Cakewalk SONAR, Sony Vegas, and more.

Convenient rackmountable chassis
Built to fit in your studio or stage rack! Our new Creation Stations put incredible computing power and rock-solid reliability into a rackmountable format you can easily incorporate into your studio rig or take onstage. These no-compromise audio computers let you work the way you want to work!

Amazing software suite included
As with all of our Creation Station audio computers, this Creation Station 450x 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 450x Rackmountable CPU Features:
  • Blazing-fast speed, to get the most out of your DAW, plug-ins, and virtual instruments
  • Engineered and built from the ground-up, specifically for high-performance audio
  • Tested, tuned, and optimized by audio pros, for maximum audio performance
  • 4U rackmountable format for the ultimate in portable CPU power
  • Incredibly quiet and cool operation

Sweetwater's Creation Station 450x puts an incredibly powerful, purpose-built audio computer in your studio or stage rack!
Specification Detail
Operating System 64-bit
CPU Ivy Bridge Xeon, Quad-Core CPU, 3.5Ghz
Motherboard Intel Z77 Express Chipset
Graphics/Video DVI-I, HDMI, VGA
Maximum Resolution 2560 x 1600
Memory - Included 16GB DDR3/1600 (2 DIMM, 4 slots/2 filled)
Memory - Max 16GB Win7 HP 64-bit limit / 32GB Hardware
Storage - Included 240GB SSD (SATA 6.0 Gb/s)
Storage - Expanded 2TB Seagate Barracuda (SATA 6.0 Gb/s)
Optical Drive Lightscribe DVDRW
Thunderbolt Ports 1 x Thunderbolt Port
FireWire Ports 1 x FW400
USB Ports 4 x USB 3.0, 6 x USB 2.0
PCI Slots 5 PCIe 3.0 x16 (1 used by Graphics Card), 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1, 1 x PCIe 2.0 x4, 2 x PCI
Card Slots None
Video Ports 1 x DVI-I, 1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA
Other Ports/Slots 4 x SATA 6.0, 4 x SATA 3.0, 1 x eSATA
Ethernet 2 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mb/s)
WiFi No WiFI
Bluetooth No Bluetooth
Audio Inputs Yes
Audio Outputs Yes
Included Display No Included Display
Included Keyboard USB Keyboard
Included Mouse USB Mouse
Height 7"
Width 19"
Depth 20"
Weight 41.4 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number 450x

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Reviews

based on 3 reviews

Amazing!

by Ken from Washington, DC
May 8, 2013
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Pro Musician
This is an incredible machine that is fast, stable, and built with the highest quality of components! I use Cubase 7, UAD-2 cards, and NI Komplete 9 - this thing can definitely keep up!

... read more [+]/> Sweetwater's customer service is second-to-none. A special shout-out to my Sales Engineer Mark Maxwell - he walked me though the entire process and helped me make this great decision! close [-]

Oh Nelly!!

by Ray Benitez from New Orleans, LA
December 26, 2012
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Keyboardist
If you want to use Pro-Tools LE and run multiple plugins and tracks, this bad boy does the trick. The Xeon 3.5 gets this thing going and with an added 16gb of RAM, 32gbs really does it. My CPU is no l... read more [+]onger an issue with recording, so now I can focus on making music instead of being a CPU repairman. My rep, Jeff Green was extremely helpful aa always. Could not be happier. close [-]

Powerhouse for multitracking!!

by M. Cordell from United States
May 2, 2013
Music Background: Amateur Studio Engineer, musical hobbyist
This thing is a beast. Way more than I need for my hobbyist/home recording set up, but after upgrading from ProTools 8 to 11, I wanted something that could handle some big projects. I have never been ... read more [+]into MACs, being a PC geek for years i really wanted to run my DAW on a windows based system. It's performance is spectacular right out of the box. close [-]

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