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    Posted: 25 Mar 2013 at 5:30am
Hi, I guess this isn't a question but more of a request....

Can you guys at Digital Storm offer some HTPC builds in your product options?

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i dont think youll find HTPC builds here. DS is for very high end machines, and you can build a decent HTPC for <$500.
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I could have sworn that Alex had commented on this in the past, but I couldn't find it via search so I must be imagining it. My guess is that HTPC's probably are not in line with what DS is gearing itself towards, but it certainly doesn't hurt to ask. Strong
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Originally posted by Tidgxor

I could have sworn that Alex had commented on this in the past, but I couldn't find it via search so I must be imagining it.


I remember him talking about this sometime ago too.

I know they haven't done HTPCs but you could certainly ask. Although definitely overkill for a HTPC, the Bolt could be used as a Steambox for playing games on a TV. It's definitely small and quiet enough.

My guess is that the main thing would be ordering parts since DS only stocks higher end components.
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HTPC's are currently not on our product roadmap, but, the Bolt is definitely a great option! We're going to have a special stand customers can buy for less than $40 which will allow them to lay the system flat without blocking vents.
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Thanks for the replies.

I will definitely check out the bolt.  Maybe what I meant to say was an HTPC on steroids.  I'm looking for something that can run games like Far Cry 3 on maxed out settings, yet be the size of an HTPC.  That way I could hide it in my entertainment center (so my wife is not staring at this huge tower computer) and use it to play games on my 55" LCD TV.  I hear about this next generation xbox coming out...but lets be serious nothing beats the graphics of a well made computer game on a high end system. 

Do HTPC's of that strength exist? 
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Originally posted by belaflek73

Thanks for the replies.I will definitely check out the bolt.  Maybe what I meant to say was an HTPC on steroids.  I'm looking for something that can run games like Far Cry 3 on maxed out settings, yet be the size of an HTPC.  That way I could hide it in my entertainment center (so my wife is not staring at this huge tower computer) and use it to play games on my 55" LCD TV.  I hear about this next generation xbox coming out...but lets be serious nothing beats the graphics of a well made computer game on a high end system.  Do HTPC's of that strength exist? 



it sounds like the Bolt would be right up your alley then. its a tiny case and you can pack a ridiculous amount of power into it.
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And with every purchase of a Bolt system you get some chocolate cake too.

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