Configure: FORGE Compact Intel Reference Gaming and Studio PC DDR5

Our fully custom Intel Gaming and Studio PCs are manufactured with the same quality, craftsmanship and attention to detail as our world-renowned living room PCs. Emphasis is put on best possible quietness at maximum durability. This is made possible by using innovative cooling solutions like liquid cooling, pressure or airflow-optimized fans, fan control, anti-vibration materials, sound dampening and custom BIOS/firmware.

Furthermore, we strive to offer our customers the best selection of component choices available today. This configuration page is designed to show all of the available truly custom Gaming PC options we currently offer. If you are looking for a specific part that you do not see on this page, feel free to email us and we will look into feasibility and pricing.

We are happy to work with you to develop the best computer for your needs. All our systems comply with standard PC specifications and are fully upgradable at any time. Please do not hesitate to contact us for help with your system configuration from one of our engineers by phone (1-855-915-9000), Live Chat, or email.

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Specials

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Chassis

Please choose your preferred enclosure below.

FORGE Compact Tower (ASUS Prime AP201 mATX), Black, front 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 / 2x USB-A 3.2, Headphone Out, Mic In

FORGE Compact Tower (ASUS Prime AP201 mATX), White, front 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 / 2x USB-A 3.2, Headphone Out, Mic In

FORGE Compact Tower (ASUS Prime AP201 mATX), Black with Tempered Glass Window front 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 / 2x USB-A 3.2, Headphone Out, Mic In

FORGE Compact Tower (ASUS Prime AP201 mATX), White with Tempered Glass Window, front 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 / 2x USB-A 3.2, Headphone Out, Mic In

LED Chassis Lighting

Please choose an optional LED lightstrip below. The circumferential, custom made light strips have a length of 43.3 inches (110 cm) and feature 66 high-intensity LEDs, which can easily be switched on and off. UV lighting has a purple kind of color and will make interior system parts (white stickers, white circuit-boards areas, UV-reactive custom liquid cooling tubes, etc.) glow in the dark. The light strip is connected to the PSU with custom, single sleeved, black wires in fitting length.

Intense Green LED Custom Chassis Lighting

RGB LED (BIOS/software controlled) Chassis Lighting. Syncs with motherboard, memory, fan and waterblock lights.

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Motherboard (Intel)

Models were selected for maximum reliability and endurance. They are guaranteed to include the features mentioned in the description (or more). Please contact us if you require a specific motherboard not offered in our configurator.

ASUS PRIME B760M-A AX, Intel B760 Chipset, Micro-ATX form factor, 1x USB 3.2Gen2x2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 3x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet, 2x Gen4 M.2 Slots, 4x SATA 6Gb/s Ports, HDMi 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, 1x Optical S/PDIF out port, 5x Audio Jacks, 4x PCIe slots total

ASUS Pro WS W680M-ACE SE, mATX, ECC memory compatibility, AST2600 BMC IPMI Remote Management with dedicated LAN and VGA port,1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 4x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A, 2x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, 2x Gen4 M.2 Slots, 4x SATA 6Gb/s, 1x SlimSAS, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 3x 3.5mm Audio Jacks,

CPU (Intel)

Maximum gaming performance with an Intel 10th gen CPU.

Intel i5-12600KF 12th Gen Unlocked - 10 Core / 16 Thread, 4.9 GHz Turbo

Intel i7-12700KF 12th Gen Unlocked - 12 Cores / 20 Threads, 5.0 GHz Turbo

Intel i5-14600KF 14th Gen Unlocked - 14 Cores (6 Performance-cores / 8 Efficient-cores), 20 Threads, 5.3 GHz Turbo

Intel i5-14600K 14th Gen Unlocked - 14 Cores (6 Performance-cores / 8 Efficient-cores), 20 Threads, 5.1 GHz Turbo, UHD 770 Graphics

Intel i7-14700KF 14th Gen Unlocked - 20 Cores (8 Performance-cores / 12 Efficient-cores), 28 Threads, 5.6 GHz Turbo

Intel i7-14700K 14th Gen Unlocked - 20 Cores (8 Performance-cores / 12 Efficient-cores), 28 Threads, 5.6 GHz Turbo, UHD 770 Graphics

Intel i9-14900KF 14th Gen Unlocked - 24 Cores (8 Performance-cores / 16 Efficient-cores), 32 Threads, 6.0 GHz Turbo

Intel i9-14900K 14th Gen Unlocked - 24 Cores (8 Performance-cores / 16 Efficient-cores), 32 Threads, 6.0 GHz Turbo, UHD 770 Graphics

Intel i9-14900KS 14th Gen Unlocked - 24 Cores (8 Performance-cores / 16 Efficient-cores) 32 Threads, 6.2 GHz Turbo, UHD 770 Graphics, Requires Maximum Cooling Option selected below

CPU and Graphics Card Overclocking

Our integration of top-shelf components and state-of-the-art liquid cooling solutions allows for custom overclocking of CPU and Graphics cards up to 130%. Our system engineers fine tune several settings to achieve as much performance as possible while maintaining system stability at temperatures well within specifications. All overclocks are stability tested through up to 7 days of of burn-ins and benchmarking.

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Audio

We recommend to connect your STEIGER DYNAMICS HTPC via HDMI through the Audio/Video Receiver (AVR) to the TV. This allows the enjoyment of lossless bitstreamed HD Audio®, Dolby TrueHD™, Dolby ATMOS, DTS Master Audio, and DTS:X (7.1 or higher, also possible with DVI or DisplayPort). Alternative ways include a direct connection to the TV or to any external Audio system (native 5.1/upmixed 7.1 surround sound via optical S/PDIF or analog audio jack (to RCA)). We also offer additional dedicated sound cards for high-end analog or studio usage. Switching between sound outputs can be done in Windows or in supported players. We recommend:
- Included 7.1 Dolby TrueHD / dts-HD lossless bitstreamed digital surround sound via HDMI (or DVI / DP) for gaming and entertainment enthusiasts
- EVGA NU Audio 2.1 (analog) / 5.1 (optical S/PDIF) with AK4493 DAC, Headphone Amp (16-600ohm), 123dB SNR, up to 384kHz, 32bit playback, switchable OP-AMPs, line/mic-in (up to 384kHz, 32bit, 121dB SNR recording)
- ASUS Essence STX II 7.1 for analog surround sound audiophiles
- RME HDSPe AES with DB25 connector for multi-channel studio professionals

Standard GPU and Motherboard features: HDMI/DisplayPort lossless bit-streaming (multi-channel/object-based) / 3.5mm HD Audio Jacks / USB (for DAC)

Motherboard Audio replacement: Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus SABRE32-class Hi-res 32-bit/384 kHz PCIe Gaming Sound Card and DAC with Dolby Digital and DTS, Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp, Up to 122dB SNR, RGB Lighting System1 (Analog) / 5.1 (Optical S/PDIF) with AK4493 DAC, ADI OP275 Headphone OP-AMP (16-600ohm), switchable OP-AMPs, 123dB SNR, up to 384kHz 32bit playback, line/mic-in (up to 384kHz, 32bit, 121dB SNR recording)

M.2/U.2 SSD Slot 2

Additional M.2 SSDs can be used for storage.

2.5" Storage

SSD and HDD Storage Drives store all your music, movie libraries, & TV recordings and backup your personal data from the SSD System Drive(s). We recommend SSDs for media editing/encoding (SSDs are 100% quiet and up to 5x faster than HDDs).

3.5" Storage HDD

We recommend HDDs for large movie/music libraries (WD Red drives are silent, power efficient, cool, and hence ideal for 24/7 media servers; 1 TB = 100 Full HD movies or 300k MP3s).

Storage Drive RAID

Storage Spaces is a Windows integrated software RAID solution. Resiliency configuration options require two or more storage drives. If your preferred configuration option is not listed below, please request it in the comment field at the bottom of this page.
- Parity with 3 or 4 drives: Protects against 1 drive failure. Total capacity 67%
- Mirror with 2 drives: Protects against 1 drive failure. Total capacity 50%
- Mirror with 4 drives: Protects against 2 simultaneous drive failures. Total capacity 50%

No Resiliency / RAID option - I want all my drives to be separate

Hardware RAID1 2-Way Mirror Resiliency (Not expandable, Requires 2, 4, or 6 drives)

Hardware RAID5 Parity Resiliency (Not expandable, Requires 3 or more drives)

Hardware RAID10 2-Way Stripe + Mirror Resiliency (Not expandable, Requires 4 drives)

Microsoft Storage Spaces 2-Way Mirror Resiliency (Software RAID1, Expandable, Requires 2 or more drives)

Microsoft Storage Spaces Parity Resiliency (Software RAID5, Expandable, Requires 3 or more drives)

Microsoft Storage Spaces 2-Way Mirror + Stripe Resiliency (Software RAID10, Expandable, Requires 4 or more drives)

Capture Card / TV Tuner

Please find Capture Card and TV Tuner options below. A TV tuner enables your system to replace your DVR for Over-The-Air (OTA) TV. Watch TV and record in Plex (Plex Pass required), Kodi (Plugin required) or JRiver Media Center.

DigitalNow VistaView Dual Hybrid (7164) DVB-T and Analogue 1x PCIe TV Tuner (Australian version), Full-Height -

Elgato 4K Pro, Internal Capture Card: 8K60 Passthrough/4K60 HDR10 with Ultra-Low Latency, 4x PCIe Capture Card, Low-Profile -

Hauppauge HVR-5525 1x PCIe PAL DVB-S/S2, DVB-T/T2, DVB-C (European Version), WinTV 8, Low-Profile -

Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1265 Internal QAM, ATSC, NTSC TV Tuner, WinTV 8 (US Version), Low-Profile -

Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-955Q External USB NTSC/ATSC/QAM digital and analog TV Tuner with audio/video component inputs -

TBS6981 PCI-E DVB-S2 Twin Dual Tuner TV card (International free to air satellite incl. FreeSAT), Low-Profile -

Connectivity

Check your selected motherboard and graphics card above for the included standard connectivity options. Configure additional options below. Using multiple options below may not be compatible with the motherboard and PCIe lane layout. Please consult our customer service with any questions.

ASUS ThunderboltEX 4 Expansion card, dual Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB‑C®) ports, DisplayPort™ 1.4, PCIe® 3.0 x4 interface. Full-Height -

TP-Link 10Gb PCIe 4x Ethernet Network Adapter, passive cooling. Low-Profile -

2-port rear USB 3.0/3.1 PCIe 1x expansion card, silent. Low-Profile -

Intel PCIe Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax 2.4/5.0 GHz (up to 2400 Mbps), Bluetooth 5.1 PCIe 1x adapter. Low-Profile -

Power Supply

All our Power Supply Units (PSU) operate from 110-240V and can be used worldwide. All PSUs are inaudible during idle and low system loads. PSUs with higher output capacity stay cooler, more efficient and more silent on high system loads. Gold PSUs feature a minimum efficiency of 90% and Platinum PSUs of 92%. We recommend:
- Seasonic 1000/1050 Watt PSUs for system configurations with two graphics cards or one TITAN Z
- Seasonic 1200/1250 Watt PSUs for system configurations with three graphics cards
- EVGA 1600 Watt PSUs for system configurations with three graphics cards or two TITAN Z

850 Watt Platinum, 100-250V, semi-passive fan: silent in idle, quiet under load (Ultra-Durable Power Cord Included)

1000 Watt Platinum, 100-250V, semi-passive fan: silent in idle, quiet under load (Ultra-Durable Power Cord Included)

CPU Cooling

All our systems feature liquid cooling solutions which dissipate heat extremely efficiently. We solely use fans with high-precision ball bearings and a radiator-optimized blade design. The fan speed is variable depending on system temperatures. This allows for the highest cooling performance, while making our systems ultra-silent. We recommend:
- 120 mm 1" thick pre-sealed Liquid Cooling for maintenance-free operation, easy upgradability, configurations with up to three graphics card
- 120 mm 1.5" thick pre-sealed Liquid Cooling for maintenance-free operation, easy upgradability, configurations with up to three graphics cards, recommended for i7 CPUs
- 240 mm 1" thick pre-sealed Liquid Cooling for maintenance-free operation, easy upgradability, configurations with up to two graphics cards, recommended for i7 CPUs
- LEET Custom Liquid Cooling for ultimate silent operation, aesthetics, configurations with up to two graphics cards
Our custom liquid cooling solution was developed with Swiftech, leading manufacturer for advanced cooling components. It comprises a combined pump/CPU block and custom single- & dual-radiators with integrated reservoir.

Copper-base heat-pipe CPU Air Cooler with 120mm fan

Extra-large copper-base heat-pipe CPU Air Cooler with 2x 120mm fans

Quiet 120mm AIO CPU Liquid Cooling, maintenance-free, with 2x temperature-controlled, pressure-optimized 120mm fans

Quiet 240mm AIO CPU Liquid Cooling, maintenance-free with 2x temperature-controlled, pressure-optimized 120mm fans

Quiet 360mm AIO CPU Liquid Cooling, maintenance-free, with 3x temperature-controlled, pressure-optimized 120mm fans

Cooling Fan Configuration

Select additional cooling fan options below.

STEIGER DYNAMICS FORGE Standard Fan Configuration: Rear 120mm RGB fan and front fans with quiet custom fan curves

STEIGER DYNAMICS Ultra-quiet Maximum Airflow Configuration with a total of 5x premium fans with custom fan curves

STEIGER DYNAMICS Ultra-quiet Maximum Airflow RGB LED Configuration with a total of 5x premium RGB LED fans with custom fan curves

Operating System

Please select your preferred edition of Windows. We recommend Windows 11 Home 64 bit for most use cases. Windows 11 Pro provides additional features like receiving Remote Desktop Connections, Bitlocker drive encryption, and domain joining. If you would like an operating system language other than English, please specify your preference in the comment field at the bottom of this page.

Microsoft Windows 11 - 64-Bit, maximum privacy settings enabled. Required for Wifi 7 support.

Microsoft Windows 11 Professional - 64-Bit, maximum privacy settings enabled. Allows optional BitLocker encryption. Includes Outgoing RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol). Required for Wifi 7 support.

Microsoft Windows 10 Professional - 64-Bit, maximum privacy settings enabled. Allows optional BitLocker encryption. Includes Outgoing RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol). Free upgrade to Windows 11 any time.

Accessories

Every STEIGER DYNAMICS system comes with complimentary accessories to ensure plug & play experience and to keep all included spare parts and documents in one place.

High Quality HDMI Cable - 10ft (3m), black, Double Shielded, Gold Coated Plugs, HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3 High Speed for lossless Audio, 3D Video, up to 4K/120p, 8K/80p resolution -

Manufacturing Service

Every STEIGER DYNAMICS system is custom built-to-order from scratch. Depending on your configuration and availability of parts, manufacturing your system will take up to 15 business days after the order was successfully processed. If you are dying to fire up your STEIGER DYNAMICS system as soon as possible, we offer a 5 business day Priority Build Service.

Standard - The estimated ship date is the date shown on the configuration page. Does not include shipping/transit time.

Priority Assembly Service - System is guaranteed to ship within 7 business days after order is processed. We will confirm the Priority Assembly option once we receive your order. For technical reasons, selecting this option will not change the estimated standard ship date shown on the configuration page. Priority Assembly does not include expedited shipping. The Priority Assembly option will be fully refunded if the guaranteed ship date cannot be met.

Warranty and Support

All components built into our systems are of highest quality and go through rigorous quality control before they are installed. We are convinced that a no-compromise product like a STEIGER DYNAMICS PC deserves only the very best product support. This means:
- Every system is complemented with a 3 year limited warranty
- We support our products in-house by the very engineers who build them via remote desktop, live chat, email, and phone support
- Our US-based support will help you with any trouble even after your warranty period ended; this includes free labor on maintenance and part upgrades

1-Year Warranty on Parts and Labor with Lifetime Email, Chat and Phone support

2-Year Warranty on Parts and Labor with Lifetime Email, Chat and Phone support

3-Year Warranty on Parts and Labor with Lifetime Email, Chat and Phone support

Apparel

Choose your free Steiger Dynamics T-Shirt!

STEIGER DYNAMICS T-Shirt by American Apparel, Made in USA. Our logo on chest and neck. Size 1 (Small)

STEIGER DYNAMICS T-Shirt by American Apparel, Made in USA. Our logo on chest and neck. Size 2 (Medium)

STEIGER DYNAMICS T-Shirt by American Apparel, Made in USA. Our logo on chest and neck. Size 3 (Large)

STEIGER DYNAMICS T-Shirt by American Apparel, Made in USA. Our logo on chest and neck. Size 4 (X Large)

STEIGER DYNAMICS T-Shirt by American Apparel, Made in USA. Our logo on chest and neck. Size 5 (2X Large)

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