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[ashecitism]

Update:

It's here: Not a full blown SM though, but more of a hybrid due to Windows and lack of Steam controller for now, but whatev

Well, here it is. A "tad" more than $1500 though, lol:

kotaku.com/the-first-liquid-cooled-steam-machine-1495534239

Here's a sample Bolt II configuration sent to us by Digital Storm.

Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB
Processor: Intel Core i7 4770K
System Memory: 16GB DDR3 1600MHz
SSD: 120GB Corsair Neutron GTX
Storage: 1TB (7200 RPM) (64MB Cache)
Cooling: 240mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASUS H87I-PLUS
Power Supply: 500W Digital Storm Bolt II Edition
Optical Drive: DVD/CD 8x Multi-Drive
Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty
Price: $2,584

"We (Digital Storm) are not looking to compete with console pricing," said Rajeev Kuruppu, Digital Storm's Director of Product Development. "We're taking aim at the high end of the market, targeting consumers that demand the best possible gaming experience and who are looking for a PC capable of playing any title on their new 4K display."

other articles:
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/01...ine-announced?abthid=52caf228651541f20c000023
http://www.theverge.com/2014/1/6/52...-its-first-steam-machine-a-hybrid-windows-and

Digital Storm was one of the first companies to reveal its Steam Machine — its own take on Valve's formula for the perfect living room gaming PC. Today, the company's getting the news out ahead of Valve's announcement yet again, formally announcing that the new Digital Storm Bolt II will go on sale later this month for $1,899.

The Bolt II dual-boots Windows and SteamOS, and features liquid cooling by default — which allows the company to overclock the Intel Core i5-4670K processor to a speedy 4.2GHz right out of the reasonably small box

According to the company, the system may not ship with SteamOS until the new operating system is out of beta, and Digital Storm is still finalizing the machine's specs at the starting $1,899 price point, but expects it to come with a 1TB hard drive, a 120GB solid state drive, and Windows to start. Upgrades will likely include a GeForce GTX 780 Ti or a GeForce Titan graphics card, and an Intel Core i7-4770K processor. Digital Storm tells us the all-important Steam Controller won't come with the computer, but be available to purchase later on.

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Original OP:

After iBuyPower's prototype, here's another one: http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/11/...-first-steam-machine-will-be-a-1469-gaming-pc

"Rather than try to compete with console pricing, our system takes aim at the high end of the market and capitalizes on PC gaming's biggest advantage, raw performance," the company's statement reads.

While details are scarce, it will come with liquid cooling for the CPU, an advanced thermal-management system of some sort, and can optionally dual-boot both Windows and SteamOS so gamers can play games for both operating systems. Options include a GeForce GTX Titan graphics card and a 700W power supply. At 4.4 inches wide, 14.1 inches deep, and 16.4 inches tall, it's a good bit bigger than an Xbox One, but it should hopefully still be able to fit into a home entertainment system lying down. We should get more when Valve announces the full lineup of Steam Machines at CES 2014 next month.

 

[Al Gore's Thermostat]

It better include a Titan at that price

 

[Guevara]

At least this niche product recognizes its niche.

 

[Soulflarz]

It better include a Titan at that price

Read the OP
Then again, "options include" it better be the default

 

[Zushin]

It better include a Titan at that price

"Rather than try to compete with console pricing, our system takes aim at the high end of the market and capitalizes on PC gaming's biggest advantage, raw performance," the company's statement reads.

While details are scarce, it will come with liquid cooling for the CPU, an advanced thermal-management system of some sort, and can optionally dual-boot both Windows and SteamOS so gamers can play games for both operating systems. Options include a GeForce GTX Titan graphics card and a 700W power supply. At 4.4 inches wide, 14.1 inches deep, and 16.4 inches tall, it's a good bit bigger than an Xbox One, but it should hopefully still be able to fit into a home entertainment system lying down. We should get more when Valve announces the full lineup of Steam Machines at CES 2014 next month.

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[Robert J. Sullivan]

better be delivered with a stack of cash at that price

 

[studyguy]

The GPU at that point is basically half the price.
Hell for that much, I'd much rather build on my own.

 

[Anion]

better be delivered with a stack of cash at that price

And it better come in an armored truck delivery.

 

[andromeduck]

Still way too expensive IMO

 

[Soulflarz]

And it better come in an armored truck delivery.

With free 1 day shipping

 

[Arc]

Yeah I would just build my own at that point.

 

[Addnan]

A $1400 prebuilt I guess 4670 and GTX 770 at best + the mark up.

Titan in a $1400 pc will never happen, the rest of the PC will be made up of i3 or Pentium.

 

[Intheflorsh]

It's nicer looking than the iBuyPower case, but price per content it's nowhere near as impressive.

 

[Clockwork5]

Sounds reasonable, lol.

 

[Unai]

if $1,469 is the model with a titan, I guess it is not that expensive in relations to custom made PCs.

Edit: I guess it is not.

 

[iceatcs]

heh "raw performance" I dunno why but it is funny. Sound like uncooked performance.

 

[VXLbeast]

Consoles are...doomed?

 

[hayguyz]

One thousand four hundred sixty-nine US dollars

 

[Serrenn]

Does it have Windows preinstalled or its sold separately?

 

[lemon__fresh]

I feel like they missed the point.

 

[Al Gore's Thermostat]

Read the OP
Then again, "options include" it better be the default

Just sayin', for that price, an option better be a Titan. Usually companies give you these options at a premium price.

 

[Dead Prince]

does it make waffles?

 

[bluecapsule]

It obviously doesn't include a Titan at that base price. The Titan is a terrible value these days anyways due to the 780s.

 

[JaseC]

.

"Options" being the key word: the price is going to be different depending on what you opt for.

 

[Vigilant Gambit]

Does it have Windows preinstalled or its sold separately?

SteamOS. No Windows.

 

[Glorified G]

I feel like they missed the point.

By giving people options?

 

[BennyBlanco]

I still don't get the market for these things. If someone is interested in spending that much on a PC they'd probably want to build it themselves. I also still see zero advantage in buying one of these over just plugging the PC you have into your TV.

 

[Sinfamy]

I want it delivered by drone.

 

[Radec]

.. the new Digital Storm computer will start at a comparatively pricy $1,469.

.. Options include a GeForce GTX Titan graphics card and a 700W power supply. .

yeah I don't think the Titan is included in the base model.

 

[Nome]

lol

And the exploitation of console gamers begins.
(continues?)

 

[Coconut]

In a world where people buy Alienware computers this doesn't surprise me. Have fun wasting your money, yah morons.

 

[Branduil]

The $500 Steam Machine still seems like the best value so far.

 

[Haunted]

I still don't get the market for these things. If someone is interested in spending that much on a PC they'd probably want to build it themselves. I also still see zero advantage in buying one of these over just plugging the PC you have into your TV.

I agree. I think the market for high-end luxury Steam machines will be insignificantly small.

 

[Alcoholikaust]

It better include a Titan at that price

This made me laugh. You realize you need something other than just the gpu in order for a PC to work?

 

[blastprocessor]

700 watt gaming machine? No thanks.

 

[Rivver]

I don't understand how that's any different than a desktop PC.

 

[Unai]

I still don't get the market for these things. If someone is interested in spending that much on a PC they'd probably want to build it themselves. I also still see zero advantage in buying one of these over just plugging the PC you have into your TV.

Tell this to people buying X51.

 

[okayfrog]

I feel like they missed the point.

I feel you missed the first line.

 

[USC-fan]

wow pretty cheap for a gaming pc.

 

[DMiz]

That picture is so hilariously covered in 'darkness' that I can't even make out the form factor the machine.

 

[ashecitism]

SteamOS. No Windows.

They say it can optionally dual-boot, so it if you want, they probably install Win on it.

 

[RulkezX]

I don't understand how that's any different than a desktop PC.

It's not , it's just all these companies are going to label them Steam Machines to jump on the hype.

 

[GameAddict411]

At least this niche product recognizes its niche.

That's the only good thing about it.

 

[okayfrog]

I still don't get the market for these things. If someone is interested in spending that much on a PC they'd probably want to build it themselves. I also still see zero advantage in buying one of these over just plugging the PC you have into your TV.

That's because they haven't come out yet. One of the main complaints with PC gaming in regards to console gaming is ease-of-use. This is what the Steambox is trying to solve. I imagine that you'll be able to see on Steam whether or not your Steambox will be able to run a game and how well it will run. Not to mention casuals won't have to build their own PC as it's already pre-built.

 

[Kocolino67]

The $500 Steam Machine still seems like the best value so far.

If this was the true price :/ I believe - but how?

 

[Exuro]

I still don't get the market for these things. If someone is interested in spending that much on a PC they'd probably want to build it themselves. I also still see zero advantage in buying one of these over just plugging the PC you have into your TV.

Well there aren't many small form factor cases like these. I'd be estatic if this pushes companies to release smaller cases and we could have more options for building small form factor pcs.

 

[Kyuur]

I know people who buy $3000+ prebuilt PCs from Dell and shit, although I've convinced them to build their own now. I'm sure these will sell to people with money who don't know what they're doing.

 

[noconstant]

WOW great price!!!! You get to play PC games for the price of a PS4+XBONE+WiiU+32inchtv!!!!!!! I get the felling this is going to sell like hotcakes!

 

[Marvel]

Pricey.

 

[Nibel]

Two console launches?

Two?

How about OVER 100 SON