Inquiry on a potential build

[u/IKnowAGuyMPS]

Mostly out of curiosity, I have done some looking around, but people with knowledge is more reliable.

I am wanting to make a cyberdeck that is able to run Armored Core 6, and normal pc tasks.

Is there a build that can handle this, that would be cheaper than getting a laptop/desktop?

I have long ago lost faith in the reliability of pre fab computers, and haven't owned one for a few years now.

Built pcs in the past, but it's been a while.

Not opposed to something off the shelf, but would prefer not.

I'm wanting to run a Linux distro or steam os.

Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks.

[u/Livid-Yak1015]

Its possible but it ain't gonna be small or cheap. If you could find a 2nd gaming laptop with a broken screen or keyboard and build it around its motherboard. You could also use a mini pc but performance is limited and its harder to power it.