Extreme Performance Designs (over £1500)

Cryo ExtremeCryo VeloxCryo Octane

More performance squeezed out with the aid of a multiplier unlocked Intel Core i7 975 Extreme processor. Simply the best performance possible with an air cooled desktop, keeping the cost of high performance low.Based on the Cryo Extreme but with water cooling applied and some key component upgrades for even faster CPU, Memory and Graphics speeds.  This is achieved with the aid of water cooling on all important parts of the machine. This is the fastest single Core i7 processor system available Currently the most powerful desktop PC available with two Quad core Cryo Boosted processors for 8-way compute power.  For highly multi-threaded applications there is nothing better.
Price from £1700Price from £2600Price from £1500
ValueValueValue
ProcessingProcessingProcessing
AudioAudioAudio
3D Graphics3D Graphics3D Graphics
GamingGamingGaming
QuietQuietQuiet
Feature comparison:
Intel Core i7 975 Extreme HT
 Cryo Boosted @ 4.2GHz+
Intel Core i7 975 Extreme HT
Cryo Boosted @ 4.4GHz+
Two Intel Nehalem EP Xeon or QX9775 Extreme processors processors
Cryo Boost @ 4GHz+
Intel X58 chipset (Crossfire or SLI support) QPI 6.4GT/s (equiv. 6400 FSB)
 
Intel X58 chipset (Crossfire or SLI support) QPI 6.4GT/s (equiv. 6400 FSB)Intel Skulltrail 5400XS or
Nehalem EP 5520 chipsets
FSB 1800MHz+ / QPI 6.4GT/s
Cryo nVidia GTX 285Cryo nVidia GTX 295ATI Radeon 4870X2
3GB 1866MHz+ DDR3 triple channel
 low latency Cryo Boost overclocked
6GB 1866MHz+ DDR3 triple channel
 low latency Cryo Boost overclocked
6GB PC3-10666 1333MHz DDR3 or 2GB 800MHz+ FB-DIMM low latency Cryo Boost overclocked
64GB SSD &
1TB (1000GB) SATA-II RAID5
128GB SSD &
1TB (1000GB) SATA-II RAID0
1TB (1000GB) SATA-II
with SAS HBA RAID 0/1/5/10
Performance Air CooledExtreme Water Cooling (& TEC)Performance Air Cooled
Lian-Li A7110 case in Black/SilverLian-Li A70 case in Black/Silver,
 designed around water cooling
Lian-Li V1110 professional case
Onboard HD 7.1 SoundAsus Xonar D2X HD 7.1 soundAsus Xonar DS HD 7.1 sound
1000W PSU1200W PSU750W PSU
Many other options are available to personally customise your Cryo Build...
Take a look at our Benchmark scoresSome examples of our cooling systems 
 


High Performance Designs (under £1500)

Cryo Quad

Cryo ArachnidCryo Tetrad

Entry level high performance-to-value ratio Lynnfield Core i5 Quad Core desktop PC (with Core 2 Duo still an option).  A standard Core i5 Quad processor that tuned up by us so it thinks it's a Core i7 Extreme!Best performing air cooled AMD Phenom true Quad processor desktop PC, using the AMD Spider template with a few of our own modifications.Best performance-to-value air cooled Quad processor desktop PC using new Core i7 processor technology with eight effective processing threads.  With built in RAID for blazing storage speeds and scalability.
Price from £800Price from £950Price from £950
ValueValueValue
ProcessingProcessingProcessing
AudioAudioAudio
3D Graphics3D Graphics3D Graphics
GamingGamingGaming
QuietQuietQuiet
Feature comparison:
Intel Quad Core Q9550 CB @ 3.8GHz+AMD Phenom Quad Black Edition
Cryo Boosted @ 3.7GHz+
Intel Core i7 920
Cryo Boost @ 3.9GHz
(4 cores + Hyperthreading)
Intel P45 or nVidia 750i chipset
FSB 1600MHz+
AMD 790/SB750 Chipset, Socket AM2
4000MHz Bus (Hyper Transport)
 
Intel X58 chipset
QPI 4.8GT/s (Boost 6.4GT/s+)
nVidia GTX 275 - Cryo Boost OC Overclocked & OptimisedDual ATI Radeon HD4890 CrossfireCryo nVidia GTX 275 - Cryo Boost OC
4GB 1100MHz+ DDR2 memory
 low latency, CB overclocked
4GB 1200MHz+ DDR2 memory
 low latency, CB overclocked
3GB 1600MHz DDR3
 latency Cryo Boost overclocked
Seagate 500GB 7200.12 SATA-II
(RAID 0/1/5 optional)
1TB (1000GB) SATA-II RAID0
(RAID 1/5 optional)
1TB (1000GB) SATA-II RAID0
Performance Air CooledPerformance Air CooledPerformance Air Cooled
Lian-Li PC7YCF case in Black/SilverLian-Li V1010 case in Black/SilverLian-Li P60 case in Black
Onboard HD 7.1 SoundAsus Xonar DS 7.1 soundAsus Xonar DS 7.1 sound
650W PSU (Power Supply)750W PSU650W PSU
Many other options are available to personally customise your Cryo Build...
Take a look at our Benchmark scoresSome examples of our cooling systems 
 

Specialised Designs

The Cryo Nano

Cryo Nano - Not everyone has the room or the desire to have a full or even mid sized tower desktop case in their room.  The concept behind the Nano was to get the power of a Cryo desktop packed into the size of the neat Lian Li V351 case that has a footprint about the size of a large mouse mat.  Yet it houses a Core 2 processor blazing along at 4GHz, together with our full size high performance air cooling solution and full length Cryo Boost Overclocked and Optimised graphics card, memory and motherboard.  Not only that but its quiet too!

Why compromise on power when you need something portable, when you don't have too!?

Summary Specification & Features

  • Core 2 Duo Processor (Optional Core i7 / i5) - Cryo Boost Overclocked and Optimised to 4GHz+
  • nVidia GTX 260 Core216 graphics - Cryo Boost Overclocked
  • 4GB PC2-8500 1066MHz DDR2 memory, low latency
Benefits
  • Huge variety of options available to fit in this small form factor case and yet give you all you would expect from a desktop
  • Quad Core and Core i7 processor options for even more power
  • ideal setup if you require a portable or frequently move your PC - i.e. well suited to Pro LAN eventing
  • all service options available, onsite warranty, warranty extension and upgrade assurance
  • other designs of small portable case if the Lian Li is not to your taste
  • it's even possible to use our passive water cooling option which is detachable when on the move
  • in benchmarks it beats many manufacturers serious desktop systems

Price Starting from £750

Cryo Custom PC - We appreciate not everyone's needs are the same.  So with the Cryo Custom you start with a very basic Quad Core build using best of breed components then you can build your own Custom Built PC using our carefully selected optional components to suit your needs.  Just about every component is interchangeable so you can mix and match whatever suits you.

Summary Specification & Features

  • Core 2 Duo E7400 Processor - Cryo Boosted to over 3.8GHz
  • 2GB 1066MHz DDR2 memory, low latency
Benefits
  • Highly customisable, effectively your own design but with the well designed fundamentals taken care of
  • component based design minimises risk of early obsolescence
  • as with the desktop builds it leads the competition on value-performance, ensuring it has a longer useful life
  • all service options available, onsite warranty, warranty extension and upgrade assurance
  • huge range of garish to conservatively styled cases available to suit your taste
  • full range of cooling options available to increase performance and reduce noise levels

Price Starting from £795

  

Cryo Home Theatre PC - Get a surround sound processor, video and DVD player / recorder, digital / analogue TV tuner, access the Internet, store you music collection, be a complete home theatre setup all rolled into your PC.  These systems are carefully selected and tuned to be no bigger than a large DVD player or video recorder.  They come with multimedia setup and a remote control.

Summary Specification & Features

  • Core 2 Duo E7400 (optional Core i5) - dual core
  • up to 8TB of storage RAID 0/1/5/10
  • nVidia 9600 GT Silent graphics card
  • 4GB 1066MHz DDR2 memory, low latency
  • Small footprint with micro ATX motherboard installed (small form factor)
  • Asus Xonar D2X 7.1 sound card
  • Hybrid TV quad tuner  or Satellite receiver
Benefits:
  • Manage all your music and films on a single specialised PC
  • Distribute your music all around the home using WiFi from your HTPC
  • Smart looking low profile case fits nicely in your HiFi rack or video/DVD cabinet
  • Replaces a digital TV tuner box, DVD recorder, mp3 player all in one
  • Component based so that future TV and Audio upgrades and additions can be made
  • Incredible HiFi and Audio quality standard will compliment an existing high quality audio visual setup
  • Can simultaneously be used as a PC for office productivity tools, the Internet, email, forums and chat

Price from £795