Overview
Cyberscream is HydraCluster’s Intel-powered music production workstation built for composers, mix engineers, and sound designers who need real-time responsiveness and rock-solid reliability. With the Core i9-14900K, 128GB high-bandwidth DDR5, and Creative’s Sound Blaster AE-5 for clean ASIO output and direct monitoring, Cyberscream breezes through 100+ track sessions, heavy virtual instruments, oversampled chains, and fast renders—quietly.
Key Features
Real-time DAW speed: Core i9-14900K (8P+16E) delivers snappy editing, fast bounces, and smooth playback at low buffers
Massive memory headroom: 128GB DDR5 (XMP up to 8400MT/s) keeps huge sample libraries and sessions in RAM
Reference-grade monitoring: Sound Blaster AE-5 (122dB SNR, ASIO) for precise analog output and low-latency recording/monitoring
Storage built for creators: 2TB NVMe Gen4 for OS/DAWs/plugins + 4TB 7200RPM HDD for sessions & archives
Studio-quiet thermals: Acoustic mid-tower, high-airflow design, tuned fan curves for silent control rooms
Studio Edition OS: Windows 11 Pro with HydraCluster latency profile, DPC/ISR tuning, and background services trimmed
Ready on day one: FL Studio, Ableton Live, Cubase, Reaper, Studio One, Pro Tools friendly; Kontakt/Omnisphere/VST stacks fly
Specifications
CPU: Intel® Core™ i9-14900K — 24 cores (8P+16E), 32 threads, up to 6.0GHz
Memory: 128GB DDR5 (4×32GB), XMP up to 8400MT/s*
Primary Storage: 2TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (OS, DAWs, plugins, key sample libs)
Secondary Storage: 4TB 7200RPM HDD (sessions, stems, bounces, archives)
Audio: Creative Sound Blaster AE-5 (122dB SNR, discrete DAC, ASIO drivers)
Motherboard: Z790 chipset — PCIe 5.0, DDR5, USB-C, Thunderbolt-ready
Power Supply: 750W 80+ Gold (low ripple, studio-grade stability)
Case / Cooling: Acoustic-treated mid-tower, high-airflow with tuned fan curves
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro — HydraCluster Studio Edition
*Final validated memory speed set for maximum DAW stability with 4-DIMM/128GB on Z790; we prioritize low-latency, glitch-free audio over peak synthetic bandwidth.
What’s in the Box
Cyberscream workstation (burn-in tested, DAW-tuned)
AC power cable
Motherboard accessories & Wi-Fi/BT antennas (if applicable)
Quick-start & recovery guide
Warranty & support card
Options/Upgrades
Audio Interfaces: USB/Thunderbolt pro interfaces (Focusrite, MOTU, RME, UA)
Thunderbolt: Add-in card (board-dependent) for TB3/TB4 audio workflows
Memory: 192GB–256GB configurations (kit- and speed-dependent)
Storage: Additional NVMe (2–8TB), dedicated samples drive, project scratch SSD
Silence Pack: Additional acoustic damping & fan upgrades
Networking: 2.5/10GbE NIC options for NAS-based sample libraries
Software Prep: Pre-install major DAWs, plug-in managers, ASIO drivers, and project templates
Warranty
3-Year HydraCluster Limited Warranty (Parts & Labor) with lifetime U.S.-based technical support. Advanced-replacement options available.
Lead Time
Built to order. Standard lead time 5–7 business days (includes burn-in and DAW tuning). Rush build available.