The PC DAW Pro/FCi-14 is a professional Digital Audio Workstation built inside the Fractal Design Focus 2 case, designed for music production. This system is powered by the latest 14th generation Intel Core platform (Raptor Lake Refresh) and Intel Z790 chipset. It offers a starting configuration with an Intel Core i5-14600K CPU. You can opt for customization up to an Intel Core i9-14900K processor.
The PC DAW Pro/FCi-14 is part of our Pro category, a range of professional, solid and elegant computers made by Neoolab. These machines feature a mid-tower form factor based on the ATX standard.
More specifically, the DAW series computers are designed to provide a top-level production experience, a fluid and stable workflow made possible by the use of the latest and highest performing CPUs, hardware and software optimization work, and constant testing on popular DAW platforms such as Cubase, Pro Tools, Reaper, Ableton, Studio One and FL Studio.
Hardware-wise, we select only premium components, starting with the Z790 chipset motherboard, capable of maximizing the performance of the latest gen Intel® Core™ processors; offering, in addition, a wide range of built-in super-fast connections such as USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-C and Type-A), 2.5Gb ethernet, , WiFi 6.
Memory is DDR5 and starts with a 32 GB base configuration (2x16 GB), which is an optimal choice for various production tasks. You can configure the memory up to 128 GB with four 32 GB modules. Also choice of ram modules falls exclusively on premium models, tested for maximum compatibility, high speeds and low latency.
As for storage, the DAW Pro/FCi-14 configuration includes M.2 PCIe SSDs, which provide exceptional read and write performance, reaching speeds up to 7 GB/s. The entry-level configuration includes a 1TB M.2 drive, but you can increase the capacity up to 4TB. In addition, another M.2 drive up to 4 TB and/or a Sata SSD up to 8 TB can be added to tailor storage to your usage needs.
The machine comes with the Windows 11 Pro operating system preinstalled and already optimized. This allows you to boot the system, install your software and start producing immediately.
Intel Core 14th generation Raptor Lake (refresh).
14th gen Intel Core i5-14600K 14-core/20-thread, 5.3 GHz max.
14th gen Intel Core i7-14700K 20-core/28-thread, 5.6 GHz max.
14th gen Intel Core i9-14900K 24-core/32-thread, 6.0 GHz max.
High-end Air cooler
Brand: ASUS
Chipset: Intel Z790
Socket: LGA 1700
Form factor: ATX
Expansion slots: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, 3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x4 mode), 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
DDR5 Modules
Up to 128GB (4x 32GB modules). Up to 6000/6400 MT/s frequencies
1x SSD M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 – read/write up to 7000 MB/s approx. – up to 4TB
(optional) 1x SSD M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 – read/write up to 7000 MB/s approx. – up to 4TB
(optional) 1x SSD Sata – up to 8TB
Integrated Intel Graphics or dedicated NVIDIA/AMD video card with min. 4GB vram.
Max resolution: 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (DP)
Max supported displays: 4 displays (with dedicated GPU)
Back Panel I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x Type-A)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI® port
1 x Wi-Fi Module
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
3 x Audio jacks
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port
Additional video output with optional dedicated video card
Up to 2 HDMi port
Up to 4 Displayport (or mini Displayport)
Wireless & Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 6
2×2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band
Bluetooth® v5.2
Front ports
2x USB 3.0
Audio
PSU: 650w modular
Efficency: 80+ GOLD
LxWxH: 472 x 215 x 451 mm