The ODE Level 4's case resembles that of its predecessor, but retains the same positive aspects. The exterior is a glossy white with rounded corners, a unique look. The abundant fans all over the case keep the interior cool and functional, but they aren't especially loud. The processor comes equipped with a Corsair liquid cooler, which feeds into yet another fan on the top. A few interior lights give the case a soft red and white glow, lending the machine a bit of style without being obnoxious.

Speaking of interiors, the inside is clean and organized, with plenty of room to tinker. Two spring-loaded latches allow easy, tool-free access. The two graphics cards take up most of the motherboard space, but two PCI slots are still open in between, if you can manage to fit anything between the CrossFire link. Only three of the internal bays are occupied, leaving three open exterior bays (for adding, say, extra media devices) and four interior hard-drive bays. It is also worth noting that only half of the DIMM slots are occupied, which leaves room for more RAM if needed.

The ODE Level 4 also offers two gigabit ethernet ports, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Getting online and connecting your devices could not be easier.

As for how the ODE Level 4 stacks up against other recent performance PCs, it tops the , which earned a score of 206 on our WorldBench 6 benchmark; it's also $1000 cheaper than the Ignition (which was $4599 at the time of our review). The ODE Level 4 has a bit less RAM and only one SSD (in contrast to the Ignition's pair), but ultimately it's a little more cost-effective.

The Digital Storm ODE Level 4 is a clean, quiet, and powerful machine. It's unfortunate that this PC exceeds many people's budgets; if you're looking for a better bargain, you can find options on our Top 10 Performance Desktops chart that offer comparable power at a palatable price. But if you have a little extra cash to spend, the ODE Level 4 is an attractive powerhouse, and a solid choice.