Digital Tigers logo
Elite Performance Computer Workstations with Mission-Critical Reliability
Shopping CartShopping Cart

Stratosphere Studio Z2

Compact executive workstation for up to two 4K UHD monitors

Half the size. All the power.

  • Compact desktop (8.3″ high) or 13.7″ micro-tower
  • New! Breakthrough 12th Gen Intel "Alder Lake" processors!
    • Biggest leap in CPU architecture and performance in more than a decade!
    • Optimized for multitasking and responsive computing: segregates priority tasks, background operations
    • Intel Thread Director works with Windows 11 to prioritize your active work
    • Windows 11 required
  • Choice of four outstanding CPUs:
    • Base Intel Core i5-12400 CPU with 6 cores processing 12 threads, up to 4.4GHz
    • Optional Intel Core i5-12600K CPU with 10 cores processing 16 threads, up to 4.9GHz
      15% faster than prior top-of-line Core i9 · #1 value CPU in industry
    • Optional Intel Core i7-12700K CPU with 12 cores / 20 threads, up to 5.0GHz
      57% faster than prior generation · Faster than AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
    • Top-of-line Intel Core i9-12900K CPU with 16 cores / 24 threads, up to 5.2 GHz
      72% faster than prior generation · Faster than top AMD Ryzen CPU
  • 2.5 Gb/s wired networking and 2.4 Gb/s Wi-Fi 6, ready for 2Gb/s Internet!
  • Built to order with your choice of Windows 11 Home or Pro
  • LIFETIME expert support with remote diagnostics
New Low Price: $1,19900 USD   ·  Configure / quote / buy now

Standard Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 730 / 770

  • Simultaneous independent monitors: 2
    • 1 × HDMI 2.1 port (up to 3840 × 2160 @60Hz resolution)
    • 1 × DisplayPort 1.4 port (up to 7680 × 4320 @60Hz resolution)
  • Optional graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 4GB, GeForce GTX 1650 4GB, GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, GeForce RTX 3060 12GB, AMD Radeon RX 6600 8GB
 

Affordable compact executive workstation for up to two 4K UHD monitors:
Breakthrough 13th Gen Intel Core i5 / i7 / i9 CPUs, 40% faster than prior generation
Optimized for multitasking and responsive computing: segregates priority tasks from background operations

Intel UHD Graphics 730 / 770 graphics  ·  Fully customizable  ·  Optional premium ultra-quiet micro-tower for the largest CPU coolers
Highlights
11th Generation Intel Core i5 / i7 / i9 Processors

Industry-fastest 12th Gen "Alder Lake" Intel Core i5 / i7 / i9 processors!

Stratosphere Studio Z2 is powered by Intel's fast new 12th Gen "Alder Lake" CPUs, introduced in November 2021 and January 2022.

With these new CPUs, Intel has retaken the lead for CPU performance from AMD while also introducing the great new feature called Intel Thread Director, which significantly boosts multitasking performance.

Intel Thread Director is a workload management controller on the CPU that works directly with the operating system to ensure that top-priority tasks are executed first and with the highest performance. Intel worked together with Microsoft to implement the new technology, and currently only Windows 11 is able to take advantage of Intel Thread Director. For this reason, we are offering Stratosphere Express Z-series exclusively for Windows 11.

Intel's fastest 12th Gen processors employ an innovative hybrid architecture combining high-performance and high-efficiency CPU cores on the same chip. Intel Thread Director segregates background operations on high-efficiency E-cores, while promoting foreground priority tasks to the high-performance cores (P-cores). The least important tasks are assigned to virtual cores, which use free cycles on P-cores through a method known as Hyper-threading or simultaneous multithreading.

The result is the first CPU generation optimized for multitasking and responsive computing, in which your high-priority work gets the CPU's top focus. Now your top-priority work is far less likely to suffer from intermittent slowdowns and stalls caused by background tasks grabbing the focus of the CPU cores being used your top-priority tasks. Priority is determined by Windows 11, which monitors which applications are visible to the user, with particular priority given to the application that has the user's current focus, as well as processes that are assigned high process priority in Windows.

Intel Thread Director requires Windows 11, which is uniquely optimized to work with this on-chip Intel microcontroller to manage competing workloads on 12th Gen Intel CPUs.

Not for Windows 10

Windows 10 lacks support for Intel Thread Director, so is much less able to manage competing workloads optimally on these or any CPUs. In addition, some applications run much more slowly when running on Windows 10 on these 12th Gen Intel CPUs than they would on alternative Windows 10 platforms, such as 11th Gen Intel systems or AMD Ryzen systems.

If you require Windows 10, we recommend Stratosphere Express R-series models and Stratosphere Pro R-series models, both powered by AMD Ryzen 5000 CPUs.

Four new top-performance CPUs

Stratosphere Studio Z2 features the 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12400 CPU standard, with 6 CPU cores. For best performance, you can configure your system with one of three faster 12th Gen Intel CPUs, which feature 10 - 16 CPU cores. All CPUs are available for immediate build and shipment of your customized performance workstation.

  • Standard CPU: Intel Core i5-12400
    • 6 cores · 12 threads
    • 6× Performance-cores (P-cores), 3.7 - 4.9 GHz, for priority tasks
    • 6× virtual cores, for background operations
  • Upgrade CPU: Intel Core i5-12600K
    • 10 cores · 16 threads · $195 upgrade
    • 6× Performance-cores (P-cores), 3.6 - 5.0 GHz, for priority tasks
    • 4× Efficient-cores (E-cores): 2.7 - 3.8 GHz, for background operations
    • 6× virtual cores, for low-priority operations
    • 47% faster than Core i5-12400 for multi-core operations (Cinebench R20 test)
  • Upper-Midrange CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K — top seller!
    • 12 cores · 20 threads · $395 upgrade
    • 8× Performance-cores (P-cores), 3.6 - 5.0 GHz, for priority tasks
    • 4× Efficient-cores (E-cores): 2.7 - 3.8 GHz, for background operations
    • 88% faster than Core i5-12400 for multi-core operations (Cinebench R20 test)
  • Top-of-line CPU: Intel Core i9-12900K
    • 16 cores · 24 threads · $675 upgrade
    • 8× Performance-cores (P-cores), 3.2 - 5.2 GHz, for priority tasks
    • 8× Efficient-cores (E-cores): 2.4 - 3.9 GHz, for background operations
    • 123% faster than Core i5-12400 for multi-core operations (Cinebench R20 test)

In the chart below, you can see how these new Intel 12th Gen CPUs stack up against each other as well as AMD's current Ryzen 5000 CPUs, using the popular Cinebench R20 performance test. This test measures raw perforamnce and does not factor the multitasking advantages of Intel Thread Director.

Click to enlarge chart

As you can see, Intel's fastest 12th Gen CPU (Core i9-12900K) beats AMD's fastest desktop CPU, Ryzen 9 5950X.

What's more, new 12th Gen Intel CPUs deliver up to 72% faster multi-core performance and up to 25% faster single-core performance, compared to 11th Gen Intel "Rocket Lake" CPUs introduced in April 2021.

The 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12600K CPU (first upgrade CPU) is faster than the 11th Gen Core i9 CPU (prior-gen top-of-line CPU), while costing hundreds of dollars less.

At the low end, the standard 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12400 CPU (6 cores) is faster than AMD's equivalent 6-core CPU, AMD Ryzen 5 5600G.

Of all these CPU options, our top seller is the 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700K (12 cores, 20 threads), which offers superb performance at a significant discount compared to the top-of-line Intel Core i9-12900K (16 cores, 24 threads).

Crucial DDR4 memory

Fast DDR4-3200 memory

  • Base memory: 16GB DDR4-3200
  • Memory capacity: 64GB (2 DIMM slots)
  • Typical configuration: 32GB (best buy)
Samsung 980 PRO NVMe SSD

Ultra-fast SSD storage

Samsung 980 PRO: PCIe Gen4
  • Capacities: 500GB - 2TB
  • PCI Express Gen 4, M.2 NVMe
  • Up to 7000 MB/s read
  • Up to 5100 MB/s write
  • Up to 1 million IOPS (I/O Operations Per Second)
  • Dual SSD option

PCI Express SSDs connect directly to the CPU or chipset via an M.2 NVMe socket on the motherboard with four dedicated PCIe lanes. PCIe Gen 4 SSDs double the maximum bandwidth of these lanes, compared to PCIe Gen 3 SSDs. The result is up to 12.7X the performance of older SATA SSDs for sequential reads and writes, and up to 8X the I/O operations per second.

In 2009, Digital Tigers was first in the industry to ship SSD drives standard in desktop workstations. We've shipped thousands of systems since with Intel and Samsung SSDs, and only one has ever failed in customer hands.

Standard / optional operating systems

  • Windows 11 Home 64-bit (standard)
  • Windows 11 Pro 64-bit (standard)

Workstation features
Crucial DDR4 memory

Up to 128GB DDR4-3200 RAM

  • Base memory: 16GB DDR4-3200
  • Memory capacity: 128GB (4 DIMM slots)
  • Typical configuration: 32GB or 64B
Samsung 980 PRO NVMe SSD

Ultra-fast SSD storage

Samsung 980 PRO: PCIe Gen4
  • Capacities: 250GB - 2TB
  • PCI Express Gen 4, M.2 NVMe
  • Up to 7000 MB/s read
  • Up to 5100 MB/s write
  • Up to 1 million IOPS (I/O Operations Per Second)
  • Dual SSD option

PCI Express SSDs connect directly to the CPU or chipset via an M.2 NVMe socket on the motherboard with four dedicated PCIe lanes. PCIe Gen 4 SSDs double the maximum bandwidth of these lanes, compared to PCIe Gen 3 SSDs. The result is up to 12.7X the performance of older SATA SSDs for sequential reads and writes, and up to 8X the I/O operations per second.

In 2009, Digital Tigers was first in the industry to ship SSD drives standard in desktop workstations. We've shipped thousands of systems since with Intel and Samsung SSDs, and only one has ever failed in customer hands.

Standard / optional operating systems

  • Windows 11 Home 64-bit (standard)
  • Windows 11 Pro 64-bit (optional)
  • Windows 10 Home 64-bit (optional)
  • Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (optional)

Industry-leading multi-monitor software

  • UltraView Desktop Manager 3.0 software:
    14 industry-leading features for power users
  • Now updated for Windows 11!
  • See feature list on right column of this page

Choice of compact chassis options

  • No-compromise performance: full range of Intel CPU options and large, ultra-quiet CPU coolers; silent case fans
  • Three compact case options (see right column)
    • Node 304: sleek executive styling and brushed aluminum front panel; only 8.3″ high
    • Fractal Define 7 Nano: micro-tower supporting larger CPU coolers

Optional internal bootable backup SSD

  • Configured for automated daily backup of system drive
  • Serves as system drive in case of primary drive failure. Simply reboot
    the computer and select the alternate boot drive.
  • Option to configure for daily + monthly archival backup
  • Option to back up secondary drive automatically as well
Pricing & ecommerce options

Big savings!  $1,19900 USD

  • Qty 2: $1,13900 USD each
  • Qty 3+: $1,11500 USD each
  • Quick Build & Ship: Yes! 
    Order today, ships ~ June 21!
e-commerce price: Prefer U.S. dollars? 1,199.00
 
Configure options as you prefer, and buy online today!
Need help choosing?

Call 800.844.3721 for expert technical sales assistance!

The Digital Tigers Advantage
  • Intel Gold Partner: Digital Tigers has Intel's gold partner designation based on sales volume and ongoing technical training.
  • Expert Support: Support includes direct troubleshooting, where our technicians log into customer systems, and resolve issues while on the phone with customers.
  • Beyond Rocket Science™ Service Commitment
  • Junk-Free Guarantee: We install neither adware nor promotional software on any workstation
  • Complete system integration combining Stratosphere workstation with Zenview and UltraFlex multi-screen monitors
D I G I T A L   T I G E R S  C U S T O M E R S
Professional-grade core performance software

Updated! UltraView Desktop Manager 3.0 software

Advanced software for managing multiple monitors and creating a personal productivity dashboard via virtual monitors

  • All-new Digital Tigers software suite, updated for Windows 11!
  • Supports splitting monitors into smaller virtual monitors
  • Create a personal productivity and awareness dashboard out of large, high-resolution monitors and 4K TVs
  • Use larger virtual monitors for primary workspace and supporting documents, websites and work email
  • Use micro-size virtual monitors for task managers, time management, personal email, instant messaging, social media, Bloomberg TV, streaming media, newsfeeds, security cameras and more
  • Never miss anyting important for lack of timely awareness
  • Designed for Windows 11, Windows 10 and Windows 7
  • $9900 USD · Free with Stratosphere Studio Z2
  • Learn more: tab on this page · product page

The future of 4K: a personal productivity and awareness dashboard, balancing work and life together

UltraView 49C and 55C 4K UHD curved displays

Above: UltraView 4K UHD curved display (55″ size)

UltraView Desktop Manager: 4K UHD monitor split into 5 virtual monitors

Above: Five virtual monitors created from single 4K UHD monitor, using UltraView Desktop Manager 3.0

To see more examples of what you can now do with a single 4K UHD monitor, see Virtual Monitors: Example Layouts, which shows 55 ways you can carve up a 4K monitor with UltraView Desktop Manager 3.0.

Top productivity features:

Top personalization features:

Compact case options

Stratosphere Studio Core 500 Case

Above: standard Core 500 versatile desktop case, 8.4″ × 9.8″ × 15.0″ (HWD)

Stratosphere Studio: Fractal Node 304 case

Above: optional Node 304 executive desktop case, 8.3″ × 9.8″ × 14.7″ (HWD)

Stratosphere Studio: Fractal Nano S Case

Above: optional Nano S silence-optimized micro-tower case, 13.5″ × 8.0″ × 16.2″ (HWD)


Trading Computers     Copyright 2002-2023 Digital Tigers, Inc. All rights reserved.      6/7/2023 9:15:23 PM