Digital Storm Bolt

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

0
Average:

3
Bad:

1

Pros:

Small.
Fairly quiet.
Freaking fast.

Cons:

Can't be laid flat.
Case needs YouTube tutorial.

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Last revision on January 30, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Small
Fairly quiet
Freaking fast
Powerful enough to handle any game
Zero bloatware
Better warranty than mainstream brands
Relatively low price

Reviewers Didn't Like

Can't be laid flat
Case needs YouTube tutorial
Extremely noisy in some tests
Little upgrade space
Paint job could be better
No horizontal mode
Truction seemed haphazard
Small system doesn't leave much space for maintenance and upgrades
Poorly placed front audio and USB ports

Expert reviews and ratings

We know console fanboys have already started calling the PS4 a “truly next-gen” product while saying the PC isn't one, so we thought we'd rub this in their faces: the Digital Storm Bolt Titan .Next-gen this, console fanboys!Yeah, fanboys, eat the hot...

By Maximum PC on July 26, 2013

The Digital Storm Bolt represents the best and worst of the trend toward smaller gaming desktops. It looks great, and offers plenty of gaming prowess out of the box, but it's not a great choice for gamers who want to tweak their systems or that demand...

By PC Mag on March 18, 2013

By sacrificing luxuries, the performance-focused Digital Storm Bolt will satisfy most PC gamers for significantly less than most other small gaming...

By CNET Australia on March 01, 2013

Desktops are jealous of their thinner, more popular laptop brethren. The sentiment is understandable. Laptops are more attractive, personal, and portable. While desktops stay tucked under a desk, hidden like your father's box of “gentleman's literature,”...

By Digital Trends on February 22, 2013

The Bolt offers great gaming performance for the price in a flashy, compact package. But compared to similar systems we've seen this year, the custom case is a bit cumbersome and flimsy....

By Computer Shopper on October 24, 2012

Today we are taking a look at Digital Storm’s redesigned entry into the mini-ITX form factor gaming market: the Bolt. The Bolt is designed to pack a full gaming desktop into a tiny, low profile package.Originally launched last fall, the Bolt was...

By Bright Side of News on April 07, 2013

Yes, you can get an impressive gaming desktop for less than $2,000. The Digital Storm Bolt costs hundreds less than other boutique brands, and will still play any modern game at good frame rates and high detail settings. Plus, it has a trendy, slim...

By ConsumerSearch on April 01, 2013

One is an outlier. Two a coincidence. But three, as we know from News Media Statistics 101, is a crystal-clear trend. The Bolt offers top-end performance in the slimmest gaming PC available. And that’s just what we have with the Digital Storm Bolt,...

By Maximum PC on March 20, 2013

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By cnet on March 01, 2013

UPDATE 11/22/2012Right before the holiday weekend we got an email from Digital Storm detailing some changes to the Bolt system based on ours, and other reviewers, feedback. Design changes include:"Quieter operation" after moving from a Bronze...

By PCPer on November 20, 2012

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