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Digital Storm revamps its killer gaming desktops for 2018

From its new shoebox-sized Spark to the massive Aventum X, there's a custom PC to meet your needs. We checked them out at CES.

Joshua Goldman
Managing Editor Josh Goldman is a laptop expert and has been writing about and reviewing them since built-in Wi-Fi was an optional feature. He also covers almost anything connected to a PC, including keyboards, mice, USB-C docks and PC gaming accessories. In addition, he writes about cameras, including action cams and drones. And while he doesn't consider himself a gamer, he spends entirely too much time playing them.
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Digital Storm Spark

Custom PC builder Digital Storm debuted the Spark, a new shoebox-sized gaming desktop, here at CES 2018. Joining it were updates to its planned Project Modena midsize tower and current systems, the Velox and Aventum. 

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Digital Storm Spark

This is the Spark. Click or swipe through to see the Modena, Velox X and Aventum X.

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Digital Storm Spark

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Digital Storm Spark

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Digital Storm Modena

Project Modena, which was announced at CES 2017, is the company's attempt to deliver a custom PC at a more attainable price. After a year in development, Digital Storm says it's coming in mid-2018, starting around $1,000 (about £725 or AU$1,250 converted). 

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Digital Storm Modena

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Digital Storm Modena

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Digital Storm Modena

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Digital Storm Modena

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Digital Storm Modena

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Digital Storm Modena

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Digital Storm Velox X

The Velox X is a midsize tower that can fit up to four GPUs and keep everything cool, regardless of how hard you drive them. 

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Digital Storm Velox X

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Digital Storm Velox X

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Digital Storm Velox X

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Digital Storm Velox X

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Digital Storm Aventum X

If money is no object, the Aventum X fullsize tower has room and cooling capabilities for extreme setups. Prices start at more than $4,000 because this level of customization doesn't come cheap. (That's about £3,000 or AU$5,000.)

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Digital Storm Aventum X

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Digital Storm Aventum X

Digital Storm's custom rigs will be available starting in the first half of 2018. 

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