To boldly go where no PC has gone before!
Star Trek: TNG MK-7a Warp Core Theme Build
Star Trek's vision of a hopeful future, its progressive values, technological innovations and its exploration of profound ideas have left a lasting impact on multiple facets of society. Its influence can be seen in technological advancements, diversity and inclusion efforts, ethical discussions, and the aspirations of individuals pursuing careers in various fields.
It introduced a variety of futuristic technologies that were once considered purely science fiction but, have since become reality or inspired real-world research. An example of this is the FTL matter/anti-matter reactor (the warp core)- making interstellar travel possible within the fictional universe. It has ignited the imagination of many, including scientists, engineers, astronauts and myself.
The warp core of the U.S.S Enterprise D from Star Trek: The Next Generation captivated me as a child and helped me embrace the possibility of a wonderful future for all of humanity. It inspired me to pursue technology as a career path. as such- I decided to create this wonderful art piece that embraces both real working technology and science-fiction flair.
"Ad astra per aspera"
("To the stars through difficulty")
Specifications:
CPU:
- Intel Core i7 12700KF 12-core/20-thread @3.6GHz base/5.0GHz Boost (8 performance cores & 4 efficiency cores- no integrated GPU on chip)
RAM:
- 32GB (16GBx2) DDR5-6000 (CL38) T-Force Delta-R RGB
Motherboard:
- ASUS TUF B760m Gaming Plus WiFi DDR5 Variant
Graphics Card:
- ASUS Dual NVIDIA RTX 4070 OC Edition 12GB GDDR6X
- Thermaltake PCIe 4.0 Premium riser cable
Storage:
- 1TB WD_Black SN770 Gaming PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (5,150MB/s max data rate)
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- 1TB T-Force Cardea Z440 Gaming PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (5,000MB/s max data rate)
Operating system:
- Windows 11 Professional w/license key activated
Power:
- 850w DeepCool DQ-M-V3L 80+ Gold certified
Cooling:
- Corsair XC5 Elite Copper CPU Block
- 3 DeepCool CF-120 Ring RGB Fans
- Custom made copper 360mm radiator
- Freezemod PWM controlled D5 Pump/res combo
- Thermaltake 16mm PETG tubing
- Barrow Brass G4 series fittings
- Byski RGB fittings (Remote controlled)
- AlphaCool Flow meter + Ball valve for system draining
- EK Cryo Fuel Blood Red Coolant
Connectivity:
- 2.5G Ethernet
- Wi-Fi AC6
- Bluetooth v5.2
- Thunderbolt (USB-C 3.2)
Accessories:
- Red sleeved ATX/PCIe/EPS power cables
- Extra PCIe Cables for future upgrades
- WiFi/Bluetooth antenna
Case:
- Thermaltake Core P90
Theme Specific Accessories:
- Custom made decals professionally applied to tubes and deck
- 3D Printed 18 inch tall fully aRGB Warp Core (modular design for PC maintenance)
- 3D Printed & hand painted MK VI Photon torpedo assembly
- 3D Printed & hand painted Engineering engine room "pool table" with Bolian engineering figure
- 3D Printed EPS grid stylized Sleeves for PETG coolant tubes
- Custom made & hand painted MDF deck for warp core assembly floor with isolation brackets & foam for vibration noise mitigation
ST Warp Core PC (Glass panels off for glare reduction)
System Highlights
Powered by the mighty Intel i7 12700KF
The i7 12700KF is an incredible processor that delivers exceptional performance for gaming, streaming and productivity tasks. With its high boosting 8 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores & 20 threads, it has the power to handle even the most demanding applications and games with ease.
Ultimate performance per watt
The all-new ASUS DUAL NVIDIA RTX 4070 OC installed in this system is an excellent high-end card in the 1440p segment with an impressive power to performance ratio.
With 12GB of on-board GDDR6X memory, DLSS3 support, 3rd gen RT cores, AI frame generation & full reBAR enabled- this graphics card can handle even the most demanding games at high frame rates on ultra settings at 1440p and high settings at 4K resolutions while consuming less than 225w of power.
Comparisons to the 30 series RTX Cards:
The ASUS DUAL RTX 4070 OC card easily meets and beats NVIDIA's last gen RTX 3080 and, can keep pace with the RTX 3090 in AAA titles- at a fraction of the power required by last generations hardware at 1440p resolution.
In our tests, the ASUS RTX 4070 OC averaged just 14.1FPS below an RTX 3090 across 10 games.
Multi-task like a boss.
The installed 32GB of T-Force Delta R DDR5-6000 RAM provides this system with enough headroom to game, stream or take on any task with room to spare. The low latency of this kit also ensures you will not experience any micro-stutters or slowdowns due to insufficient or laggy memory.
Quiet & effective cooling
The custom loop installed for this system is designed to handle the most powerful desktop CPUs available & will keep the installed intel 12700KF nice and cool during long gaming sessions and high workloads.
We chose to go with the largest diameter tubing available plus a Freezemod PWM D5 pump with 4m of head pressure & 800L/H motor to ensure the coolant moves fast & efficient throughout the entire loop.
Being built on an open chassis- this PC is meant to keep you in the game for as long as possible with ample airflow and component separation to keep temps down.
Space to grow
The Thermaltake Core P90 Case is massive and can accommodate a wide variety of GPUs and motherboards.
It has a commanding presence in any gaming setup and will be a conversation piece for years to come.
PC has been sold!
-Florida sales tax extra.
-Limited 3 Year warranty on parts & labor included.