They wouldn’t let me game on this - Digital Storm Pre-Builts
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Get your overpriced stickers at shortlinus.com Digital Storm has been making pre-built PCs for a long time, and their next generation is looking great with their new designs and top-notch watercooling. We sent Jake to take a look at what Digital Storm has coming in the near future (and to see if he can sneak away with a new PC for the set!) Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► SUBSCRIBE ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► AFFILIATES, SPONSORS & REFERRALS: lmg.gg ► PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg ► SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Jake makes Digital Storm nervous 0:31 The Spark 5:21 The Lumos 7:22 Sponsor - dbrand 8:16 The Aventum 12:53 Jake gets a new PC 13:09 Outro
The video takes viewers through the Digital Storm CES suite, focusing on three upcoming pre-built PCs that showcase the brand’s latest designs and cooling innovations. The host introduces a highly compact Spark prototype that uses a new form factor built around an Intel NUC-like core, highlighting the unusual internal layout, water cooling, and the challenge of fitting a full GPU in such a small chassis. Throughout the segment, the host explains the trade-offs of compact water cooling versus air cooling, the custom blocks, and the attempt to design a system that remains upgradeable via future motherboard swaps and CPU changes. The Spark is described as a 2,000 USD starting point with room for upgrades to higher end GPUs, and the host emphasizes the design philosophy of balancing performance, size, and aesthetics, including customizable fan colors and a display-conscious but non-functional back panel. The Lumos, Digital Storm’s revamped mid-tower offering, is presented as a more traditional ATX build with open-front airflow, multiple radiators, and modular internal components, including a potential triple-radiator configuration and options for triple-D5 pump setups for robust cooling. The Aventum flagship is unveiled as the extreme, high-end system with a dual-pump layout, three radiators, and a highly modular back distribution block, designed for big GPUs and extreme custom cooling. The host demonstrates the practical realities of keeping such a monster water-cooled PC running, including a live look at the quick-disconnect feature and resealable reservoirs, while also acknowledging supply constraints that limit some components to show models. The overall takeaway is that Digital Storm is pushing into more audacious, highly engineered builds that blend showmanship with engineering, and the video ends with the host taking one of the machines home while teasing the next CES update and merchandise sells.
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Questions answered
- What is the Spark's core design and what makes it unique compared to traditional PCs?
- The Spark uses a compact, custom NUC-like core with a dedicated water cooling loop, a non-traditional internal layout, and a small form factor that supports up to high-end GPUs while aiming for upgradeability via future motherboard changes.
- What cooling options are highlighted for the Lumos and Aventum systems?
- The Lumos emphasizes open-front airflow with multiple radiators and a large mesh panel, while the Aventum uses a dual-pump, three-radiator configuration with custom reservoirs and distribution blocks to optimize cooling for multiple GPUs.