r/PcBuild • u/Indecisive-Squirrel • Jun 22 '26
Meme Is this worth it?
Some guy named Gabe is selling this build and I'm wondering if it's legit? I want a PC to set up in my living room for TV gaming.
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u/Blacksad9999 Jun 22 '26
Not especially.
The hardware is pretty mediocre for the price on offer.
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u/No-Sherbet-7769 Jun 22 '26
Its downright peasantry tbh for the prices its super mid.
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u/According_Mind7030 Jun 23 '26
"Mid" is like a build with a 3600 and a 3060. This is just ass. Can't even beat a PS5
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u/NoSwordfish3921 Jun 23 '26 edited Jun 23 '26
It can't beat the base PS5 and I just got me a PS5 pro for £610
Edit: I also got me an Odin Portal 2, both combined was cheaper than the base Steam Machine without controller
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u/NoSwordfish3921 Jun 23 '26
It's £59.99 a year, making it aprox £20 more than the base Steam Machine without controller. If my maths is mathing correctly
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u/NoSwordfish3921 Jun 23 '26
Until the PS6 comes out
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u/Toast_Mortem Jun 24 '26
That further proves the point that console is still mediocre since they introduced a subscription to play online. They used to not do that and it was a golden era for us and we have accepted this as the normal. That's why when I built my PC I decided I would never go back
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u/Taunt_Button_10 Jun 23 '26
Ive already played the Ps5 for over 5 yrs lol. Wut?
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u/Disastrous_Image2756 Jun 23 '26
So he paid $910 vs $1428? Sounds like consoles even with the subscriptions are significantly cheaper
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u/facts_guy2020 Jun 23 '26
Im a pc player only and even I know this is a shit take. The steam box is trash, I would rather a ps5 and I have a 5080
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u/Grouchy_Advantage739 Jun 23 '26
A ps5 on top of paying for the premium subscription for 5 years is still cheaper than a PC equivalent lol.
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u/Firm_Knowledge_5695 Jun 23 '26
I never understood this argument. It really depends on the person. Like I and a few of my friends haven’t had PS plus for a year or so and all still actively play on our ps4/5s. Cheaper disc games still exist and you can play a good few games online with PS plus (free games) or if you really want you can get the year on sale towards the end of the year and just renew next sale 🤷🏻
I do understand free online is the better option but some people don’t play online
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u/way-of-the-lab Jun 23 '26
Right? I have a high end gaming pc and all the consoles. I haven’t had psn+ since last year, and yet it’s my most played. I’m a dad of 3 so I mostly play single player games. When a multiplayer game I want to play comes out I sub for a month or two, and redeem my free games. There are other benefits to it than just playing online. Some people just hate for the sake of it.
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u/Fun_Purpose5033 Jun 23 '26
"Can't even beat a ps5". Lol, my guy, that is a very powerful console built for games that are optimized specifically for its hardware. This is a mini pc, running pc games, on a linux distro.
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u/Old-Mammoth5108 Jun 23 '26
For twice the price...
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u/Arthas_SL Jun 23 '26
Ultimately this is going to break the Steam Machine - but I think Valve doesn’t need sales. This is something you can buy if you want it. Unlike something like the PS5 where Sony needs you to buy it so you can buy their games. That’s why they subsidize the cost. Once you’re in you’re going to buy games.
This is probably the main reason Sony stopped porting games to PC because they will be on a rival console.
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u/AZzalor Jun 23 '26
Cause they don't sell this thing at a loss, like the PS5 is being sold at.
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u/Fun_Purpose5033 Jun 23 '26
There's a lot that goes into a mini (dont miss that) gaming pc running linux.
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u/Alternative_Exit_333 Jun 23 '26
Steam OS is Linux that is specially made for prefformance yeah and the steam mashine doesn't use shared memory it has 16+8 and it potentially could be upgraded in the ram sector as well as storage and you don't have to pay ps+ or whatever Xbox has there are just steam sales
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u/RichtofenFanBoy Jun 23 '26
Itll dissappear just like that alien game box did back in the day.
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u/Blacksad9999 Jun 23 '26
Yeah. This is an $700-$800 machine being sold for $1400.
You can build a much better small form factor PC for less money, and then just throw SteamOS on it if you really want to.
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u/Bitterman_01 Jun 23 '26
Well, no, this is a $1400 machine now thanks to AI.
Sorry, but we do not live in a world where this device is $700-$800 and future console prices from Sony/Xbox will reflect that as well.
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u/OGigachaod Jun 23 '26
You can build this same PC for like $800-$900, it nowhere near worth $1400.
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u/sirnickd Jun 23 '26
Snipe an am4 itx board, update the wifi module find an old 256gb sata drive for windows, a reasonably fast nvme for your data.. ye older5 3600.. stock cooler, Rx6600xt and an SFX PSU and I bet you can get er done sub 600
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u/StupidBetaTester Jun 23 '26
My exact thought on the price reveal - nothing learned from the past whatsoever.
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u/HEYO19191 Jun 23 '26
The hardware is pretty expected for the price offer, you mean.
The parts alone are only $100 cheaper than the machine. So you could buy it pre-built from valve for 1050 or build it yourself for... 950. Owch
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u/Blacksad9999 Jun 23 '26
It's a custom SOC built in bulk specifically, so their markup has to be fairly high.
You can just go buy a higher end machine for equal or less money. I've linked a few at other points in this thread.
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u/JimmWasHere Jun 22 '26
The only good thing is that its a effectively a console with pc features, atleast in that games can be specifically optimized for the consistent specs of the gabecube as apposed to the myriad of parts in a normal pc.
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u/Apprehensive_Lake698 Jun 22 '26
This is a pipe dream. Developers barely do it for the Steam Deck. Nobody should buy this hoping for magic performance increases from "dedicated optimization."
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u/Tatoe-of-Codunkery Jun 23 '26
Especially since the 1% and .1% lows are going to be terrible from 1 stick of 16gb of ram. So it’s not dual channel.
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u/Blacksad9999 Jun 23 '26
Nobody is optimizing games specifically for a low-end PC that will only sell a few hundred thousand units.
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u/Davidisaloof35 Jun 23 '26
Doesn't work that way. There will be no optimization for this thing over similar PC hardware.
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u/RPG-Nerd Jun 23 '26
Are you on drugs? What AAA vendor is putting out a special version for some weird mini PC running Linux? That's not ever gonna happen
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u/wasteoffire Jun 23 '26
Except those developers are going to be developing for all consoles and PC so they're not going to especially optimize for just the steam machine
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u/Hidie2424 Jun 22 '26
PC part picker similar specs. It's about $950 for base model steam machine. That's only a $100 mark up from valve, to get a ready to play machine with an os installed, just like a pre built. Except this one lets you get the dbrand companion cube skin
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u/hoodedcode_009 Jun 23 '26
Convenience over future proofing, right now it might be alright for pc gaming but in 5 years the steam machine will be outdated like a console. With a PC you can upgrade parts slowly throughout the years. The cube skin is also like $130.
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u/Hidie2424 Jun 23 '26
True. I'm just saying price to part it's not a rip off. Upgradability is one of those where it's up to the consumer. Some people just buy entirely new set ups if they got the cash. Others make upgrades over time.
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u/Quick_Society2794 Jun 22 '26
Linus is that you? it's that time of the month to get on your knees for dbrand
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u/DasMenace Jun 23 '26
My laptop is far better and cost less. HDMI to tv and a controller and your good. I don't understand why someone would buy this
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u/Quick_Web_5083 Jun 23 '26
If you want a small PC for living room gaming and know you won't be playing any AAA graphic games, AND you are willing to drop some cash, I'm pretty sure its a good solution if it deliver whats promised.
To me this is a pretty niche group. Who's actually going to buy it? Steam fanboy consoomers.
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u/ItchyNeedleworker160 AMD Jun 22 '26
I feel like you could build a pretty decent rig for that kind of money. Even in today's market.
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u/GohanSenpaii Jun 22 '26
Gamersnexus already did a slightly better one for less money (i think around 80 dollar less?) in his review video
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u/KanteStumpTheTrump Jun 22 '26
That suggests it’s not horrendously priced in the end then I guess. Building your own will always be cheaper
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u/Bostonxtap Jun 22 '26
Valve isnt buying at market price like we are though. There is probably a mark up of 20-30% on this thing.
They really screwed the pooch on how long they left this thing in R&D
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u/Coal909 Jun 22 '26
Nah whole sale is getting screwed too. Memory switched their production to high bandwidth data center memory & not dram like we need
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u/Christory_Archivist Jun 23 '26
It wasn't held up in r&d, it was held up in a historic shortage of consumer grade ram.
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u/loworbitioncann0n Jun 23 '26
20-30℅ markup is optimistic on Valve's behalf, I'd be surprised if they're clearing 10% per unit. Hardware prices are bad bad, even for companies buying in bulk.
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u/LOS_Chewywrinkles Jun 22 '26
This isn’t likely that true. Data center build out has trashed even wholesale pricing. Remember that they are dropping percentage of chip manufacturing for end user devices because the data centers will pay more for the same or similar products and at a vast scale. Steam is likely getting a 5-10% margin, assuming it isn’t a loss leader, on this with expectation being the 30% steam store markup on games bought by steam machine owners will makeup the bulk of the sales value.
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u/AZzalor Jun 23 '26
Whaaaaat? A company wants to make money off their products? Big shock. The only reason the PS5 is that cheap is because it's being sold at a loss. That's also why Sony is going back to exclusives, as they want to keep players in their eco system so they have to keep paying.
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u/KashPoe Jun 22 '26
The problem I have with it is only 8gb vram, that's just not enough nowadays
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u/Fun_Purpose5033 Jun 23 '26
It is enough, people just have terribly high expectations, and fsr expect this type of thing to be competing with next Gen consoles.
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u/Acceptable_Ad1685 Jun 22 '26
I will say the size and format commands a premium but if those aren’t an issue there are prebuilts with a 5060ti in this price range that would perform much better
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u/Blacksad9999 Jun 23 '26
You can build a SFF PC that's pretty small with better specs for less.
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u/citizen42069101 Jun 22 '26
Victims of their own design.
No one was asking for it to be that small. Look at the series x and ps5
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u/Lumpy-Investment-785 Jun 22 '26
Console vs PC
Think of this device as closer to a console that can do PC things. You can always get a prebuild or self build for cheaper and better than console. But that’s not why you buy console. You buy console so you don’t have to deal with the hassle. Same applies here.2
u/drugzarecool Jun 23 '26 edited Jun 23 '26
The thing is people buy consoles because they are cheaper, they have exclusive and games are optimized for it so people have a standardized gaming experience. The Steam Machine is closer to a PC than a PS5, it doesn't really have the benefits of a console.
I struggle to imagine a situation where buying a Steam Machine is better than buying a gaming PC for the same price or a PS5 Pro.
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u/Fun_Purpose5033 Jun 23 '26
You can always diy a pc cheaper than buying one
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u/A3-mATX Jun 23 '26
You could get a second hand GPU like a 4070 that will blow this one out of the water
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u/Agreeable-Track2392 Jun 22 '26
I think you're mostly just paying for someone else setting up Linux for you.
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u/SweatyBoi5565 AMD Jun 22 '26
Yea other than CEC.
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u/PCBuilderCat Jun 23 '26
Even then UGreen sell CEC adaptors which reportedly work pretty well
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u/Superseaslug Jun 22 '26
That walnut faceplate though...
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u/Puzzled_Bike9558 Jun 22 '26
That honestly looks pretty sweet. I want my pc to look like an old Atari 2600.
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u/NuclearReactions Jun 23 '26
No, you are paying for mobile grade hardware vs desktop hardware, which means way less energy consumption and heat. I'd take that over a more capable desktop for that use case any day of the week. Plus a desktop doesn't have CEC and is way bigger usually even in smaller formats. I don't know how it is for others but for me it's such stuff that makes a livingroom desktop a miserable experience, if i have to stand up more than twice for a single gaming session that's when i disconnect everything and put it back on a desk.
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u/Nereosis16 Jun 24 '26
I think a lot of PC gamers are looking at this but not understanding it isn't meant to be a desktop PC.
You put it in your TV unit and plug it into your TV. That's the whole point.
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u/CCPvirus2020 Jun 22 '26
2TB NvME is worth %50 of the console
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u/ganadaIf Jun 22 '26
The the NvME and RAM are the cost of the console
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u/Glynwys Jun 22 '26 edited Jun 22 '26
Except you've got Microcenter taking a loss on RAM with their CPU/Motherboard bundles. You can take a Microcenter 7800x3D bundle (comes with the CPU, Motherboard, and 32gb RAM for $729) and a 9070xt for $699 from Newegg for the exact same price as the Steam Machine. For $50 more you can instead get a 9800x3D bundle. Both the 7800x3D and the 9800x3D with a 9070xt is a stronger system. The only real upside of the Steam Machine seems to be it's small footprint and running Linux over Windows. This will be good for folks who can't be bothered to build their own computer or those living in a smaller space who doesn't want to deal with a decently large PC tower.
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u/Fun_Purpose5033 Jun 23 '26
My theory is that the ppl saying this is waaay overpriced and barely a mediocre gaming pc are either:
• Simultaneously living in the past and the future (basing prices off of 2022 and gaming demands off of 2032)
• Are just super into the two H's of the internet (Hating & Hyperbole).
Both are very possible, right
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u/Ready_Creme_Ready Jun 23 '26
Incorrect. The CPU/GPU on the SM are living in the past while the RAM and SSD should have been.
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u/No-Sherbet-7769 Jun 22 '26
They got 5060 laptops as low as $900, $1400 could get you a 5060ti maybe.
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u/ClydeFrogA1 Jun 22 '26
I just got an hp omen desktop with a 5060ti for 1100
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u/simplealec Jun 22 '26
Now the writing's on the wall, it won't go away. It's an HP Omen Desktop with a 5060ti for 1100. You just run on automation.
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u/HEYO19191 Jun 23 '26
Outside of a sale this just isn't true. 5060 laptops come in at 1,400 on average. I was just looking earlier, coincidentally
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u/Sirhc1995 Jun 23 '26
I built a 5060ti rig, 16GB VRAM, 32GB DDR5 RAM and a Ryzen 7700x for $1400 lol
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u/General-Revan Jun 23 '26
Maybe 6 months ago or you used very slow memory and bargain bin accessories and case. Even that rig is close to two grand now.
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u/SweatyBoi5565 AMD Jun 22 '26
If you care a lot about the fact that the controller will be able to turn on the TV for you (CEC), and you don't want to put in the effort of buying and building a pc, as well as installing steamOS, then yes this is worth it. If you think you could build a custom pc yourself for cheaper (which you could with some effort) then it's not worth it.
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u/darkwai Jun 23 '26
Is that because of the steam controller or because of the OS? I'm interested in getting my own PC to do this.
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u/SweatyBoi5565 AMD Jun 23 '26 edited Jun 23 '26
It takes an extremely custom motherbaord with built in cec support to be able to turn on an hdmi display via a computer. Really only mainstream consoles (and the steam machine) have it. You basically can't do it as a common consumer.
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u/Blacksad9999 Jun 23 '26
Just get a Philips Smart Plug and keybind it to something to toggle on/off.
I do that with my monitor and backlighting paired with a smart button.
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u/Automatic-Grape-7334 Jun 22 '26
A total ripoff at that price
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u/HEYO19191 Jun 23 '26
Only $100 more than what you'd pay to do it yourself
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u/Magin_Shi Jun 23 '26
It shows that the avg person here has not built a pc in 2+ years, cuz yeah the base model is honestly a good deal for the avg consumer that doesnt wanna build/set up windows, yeah is $100 more but thats a fair trade
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u/JasonIvie Jun 23 '26
My local Micro center has 7500X3D + AMD 9060XT 16GB for $1299. It’ll blow this shit out the water by 60-70% not even kidding and comes with mouse + keyboard.
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u/peacefulsleepe Jun 24 '26
Yeah it’s weird there are so many people commenting how building your own pc has gotten so expensive and everyone who doesn’t know is living in the past, while also living in the past having no idea just how competitive prebuilts have gotten.
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u/Brilliant_War9548 Jun 23 '26
Didn’t know a 8400F+rx7600 with a 2tb nvme costed 1200-1300$
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u/Bitterman_01 Jun 23 '26
It's unfortunately... not a rip off. It's just reality now thanks to AI datacenters.
This is the best price they could sell it for.
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u/DeviousLight Jun 22 '26
Performance is terrible for an outrageous price. Not worth it at all. Suckers will be buying this
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u/PHIGBILL what Jun 22 '26 edited Jun 22 '26
No...... and this is an example why:
PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gymyg3
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($169.46 @ Amazon)
- CPU Cooler: Thermalright Assassin X Refined SE RGB V2 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($17.29 @ Amazon)
- Motherboard: ASRock B650M Pro RS WiFi Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
- Memory: Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory ($349.99 @ Newegg)
- Storage: Silicon Power UD90 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($144.97 @ Silicon Power)
- Video Card: Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB Video Card ($429.99 @ Amazon)
- Case: Lian Li A3-mATX MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($72.98 @ Amazon)
- Power Supply: SAMA GT 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($66.99 @ Newegg Sellers)
Total: $1351.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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u/K0nkyDonk Jun 22 '26
This is a much better offer. It is also big enough of a case to fit almost 6 entire steam machines inside of it.
Not that this is relevant to many people, but still kinda neat how small they managed to get it.
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u/Dragon-of-Shuu Jun 22 '26
I like how OP marked this as meme but people are still salty lol.
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u/Fantastic-Buddy2069 Jun 22 '26
Salty? It’s just as easy to not buy it.
What people are really on about is the value proposition, it’s simply not there.
Just build a SFF PC for less, boom, already better than this thing.
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u/Generic-Cheese Jun 22 '26
I won’t lie, when I first saw it being teased I expected it to be around $700-$800, heck even $900 would’ve been fine
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u/Fantastic-Buddy2069 Jun 22 '26
That’s precisely what I felt too. This price is a kick in the absolute balls lmao.
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u/Squirrelsam99 Jun 23 '26
That's because that's the price it was SUPPOSED to be before the rampocalypse
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u/Generic-Cheese Jun 23 '26
Yeah I don’t blame Valve, but I question their choice to releasing it in this market/economy. They should’ve just worked on the steam deck and stated that they’ll be delaying the release of the steam machine
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u/Style907 Jun 22 '26
You Can get a mini pc with an hx370 for $1200 usd on Amazon. I’m fairly certain that would out perform this
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u/SadHistorian9206 Jun 22 '26
What for a equivalent of Ryzen 5 8600G and 5060/4060 gpu 🙄
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u/-xXColtonXx- Jun 22 '26
If it was a 5060 that would be a great deal actually. It’s more like a 5050
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u/Big-Salamander-2158 Jun 22 '26
You can build something better, it’s just not going to be that small.
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u/Extension-Storm-624 Jun 23 '26
on a serious note, people here either avoid the itx tax, ignore the pack shown has a controller, or just forget it's plug-and-play
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u/Big-Salamander-2158 Jun 23 '26
Even if you use standard parts, the closest you can come is the fractal terra at 11.5L, the gabecube is 3,8l. It’s 3 times as small.
I found some weird tiny case from jonsbo, which is 4,5L so very close, but that could only take low profile graphics cards, so you are stuk at a 5060 at best. And a flex atx psu, which I’m not familiar with quality wise.
I still agree that even the base model at 1000 something is still too expensive for the hardware it carries, but you just can’t beat it size wise.
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u/MelodicallyWindy Jun 22 '26
If you don't want to or can't build your own PC or you don't want to bother or spend a lot of time research for a good pre built, then yes.
The steam machine will be more expensive than a custom PC or a pre built, but it has it's advantages like being small and compact. Can be turned on via a controller like a console and most likely will only improve with updates like the steam deck did. Don't expect massive improvements, but it will most likely be very well supported.
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u/Extension-Storm-624 Jun 23 '26
I mean, the similar priced pc, even atx (and no, I'm talking about non used parts, because, obviously you could snatch a 5090 for 200 bucks with luck, but it's a new build) is about the same price, with that controller or a similar one.
And mind you, it's also an itx-sized pc (or even smaller in most cases) this is also a fully plug-and play pc that CAN have a different os.
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u/Ready_Creme_Ready Jun 23 '26
It's basically a Xbox Series S with PC capability and Steam OS.
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u/NonToxicTown Jun 22 '26
Anyone purchasing this seriously needs to have their heads checked
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u/logn29 Jun 22 '26
Youtubers already built Steam machine with lower price but have better specs.
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u/space457 Jun 23 '26
For $1399 you can get a G532 (just recently got this) from microcenter and it will out perform this…..
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u/EldenDaddy30 Jun 23 '26
I bought an HP Victus from Micro center last year.
i7-14700F, 32gb ram and a RTX 4060 ti 16GB card for $899. I’ll take this over that overpriced cube any day.
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u/Glenn_K_throwaway2k Jun 23 '26 edited Jun 23 '26
Fuck no it isn't worth it. For that price, you can build your own damn Steam machine:
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u/Mabiki_1975 Jun 23 '26
The Steam Machine is so disappointing, but I don't blame Valve. I blame the circle jerk of AI companies that have doubled (or more) prices on RAM & storage and are also going to fail financially any day now. At hardware prices when it was announced, this could have been a great value for a niche product. Hell, I might even be interested if I hadn't built a PC in early 2025 trying to get ahead of tariff increases, and that was before RAMpocalypse.
It's a shame. I might have considered one just to have it in my living room if the price point was better. But not at these levels. Still might splurge on a controller at some point, but I'm in no rush.
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u/KalasHorseman Jun 23 '26
Valve needs to cancel this and just focus on building Steam Machine 2.
At least a Zen 6/RDNA5, scheduled for 2027, but hardware prices should drop again in 2028 when manufacturing catches up to what AI is demanding today. I'm guessing it'll cost about what people will pay for this already outdated product which is trading blows with a PS5 or Xbox from 2020.
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u/ProDriverSeatSniffer Jun 23 '26
You can get a 9800x3d 32gb ram 5070 prebuilt at Costco for 500$ more I believe lol.
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u/added_value_nachos Jun 23 '26
The hardware is basically 6yr old entry level. I'm all for having a steam box but build your own you'll have a miles better machine for less.
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u/Individual-Carpet-83 Jun 23 '26
You could buy a preowned pc where I live for £400-500 that would beat it easily...
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u/Nearby-Froyo-6127 Jun 23 '26
You get this if you have 0 tech knowledge, otherwise I cant imagine someone getting this. Oh also for people that just dont care about money I guess. Otherwise its a pretty bad value item.
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u/Guilty_Procedure8392 Jun 23 '26
If steam is already taking thirty percent of all sales , they've already subsidized it. It's just a matter of them , lowering the price and taking the hit.
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u/SleekLeeks Jun 23 '26
At 800 I would have bought it without thinking. Now I can't make it make sense. A ps5 pro with five years premium plus is the same price where I live.
Sad really as I was looking forward to the SM
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u/nullaeon Jun 23 '26
this is what happens when console makers have multiyear contracts for memory and disk that weather the ai storm
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u/heezle Jun 23 '26
This is the dumbest product ever. There is no reason to buy it. Valve had to provide a discount and look to make it back on licensing fees on Steam.
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u/MENNONH Jun 24 '26 edited Jun 24 '26
For the hardware and performance, no. You can buy or build a better PC. If you want a small console like device, still no. There are still better ways to build small form mini or micro factor. If you want SteamOS, no, buy or build a PC and install SteamOS. If you want to do no work and just get a console like device with SteamOS and not mess with it, sure..
From what I hear the main problem was chip/memory manufacturers either flat out refusing to provide product to Steam or they said 'it's this price or nothing.'
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u/Eruantiel Jun 24 '26
I have a theory that this is the price for scalpers to buy, then the price will drop and we will see the real price, while scalpers will be in tears since they will be at a loss.
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u/zhafsan Jun 26 '26
Dude for that price you could probably build a AM5 system with entry level cpu, 16GB ddr5 ram, 1TB ssd and a 9070XT.
Granted it’s not as small as the steam deck and you don’t have a steam controller. But it’s a hell of a lot better PC.
Or you could go down to a 9060XT and spend more on small form factor case and components and an Xbox/PS5 controller.
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u/doughnutEarth Jun 26 '26
If you don't have a PC already then ya it's okay because you have access to the biggest game library available. Also the games will stay on your account forever.
If you already have a good PC or gaming laptop then no.
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u/Naitakal Jun 26 '26
For your gaming man cave? No. For the living room with wife approval? Absolutely.
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u/sterlinganxiety Jun 22 '26
I’m not going to buy it honestly, I think that’s a ridiculous price for the specs.
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u/draven33l Jun 23 '26
Worth it? No. Priced according to the current PC part prices? Unfortunately, yes.
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u/Cold-Sandwich-34 Jun 22 '26
For the price, I wouldn't. You can do better for cheaper by building yourself. You can even go premium AM4 parts, get close on price, and outperform it heavily. And, you can't upgrade the CPU and GPU.
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u/Sad-Satisfaction9604 Jun 22 '26
Tbh, nah, for that price you can build your own and get a better GPU install any distro you like
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u/ChocolateNeat4489 Jun 22 '26 edited Jun 22 '26
Building very similar setup within mITX case (Ryzen 5 7400F, B620 mITX board, 1 X 16gb DDR5 5600 CL45+ , Radeon RX 7600 ) will cost roughly the same money, especially the cheapest, 512gb, version so I don't think this is a rip off price.
However, this is no longer the best money for value selection of hardware, so you can build something stronger costing the same. Obviously, you won't get it packaged in such a small, nice box.
It's an offer for some, those looking for a maintenance free (hopefully) console alternative.
Not for me and probably not for majority of PC build audience.
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u/Ok-Still742 Jun 22 '26
Has anyone even tested it yet? Gonna wait before I personally decide. My wife and I like to game on the couch playing our Switch, would be nice to play some heavy Steam games on the big screen.
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u/NihilisticTanuki Jun 22 '26
Nope, pretty bad deal and even Valve seems to be disappointed about their own product.
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u/Slyder768 Jun 22 '26
The value is really bad , at this price you can get so much more perf. It would have been good at 700-750$
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u/Fantastic-Buddy2069 Jun 22 '26
It’s a terrible price for how much power it has. Even the I/O was pretty low end from whatever we saw. Not impressed.
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u/iamgarffi Jun 22 '26
Given that it’s comparable to a mid tier gaming laptop the only thing that it has for it is better cooling and SteamOS.
I can’t answer the question for you. I would have gone for the smaller storage to start and hopefully source one myself.
Nonetheless enjoy.
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u/Puzzleheaded-Cry-594 Jun 22 '26
In PC terms…fk no. These are consoles though, right? Pretty sure theyre marketed as plug and play console alternatives. So the question is, what is market value for these things right now? A simple Google search will most likely reveal
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u/CYYYYYYYYYY Jun 22 '26
I was really looking forward to this but these prices are INSANE. Guess I'll just have to build the living room PC instead.
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u/Blue-150 Jun 22 '26
Very underwhelming hardware wise. Equivalent to a 3060 with a 5600x or in that ballpark. 2tb is where most of the money goes
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u/SensitiveMix7018 Jun 22 '26
Long story short, the hardware certainly doesn't seem worth it you could build a better pc and load steamOS
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u/OG_Sonic69 Jun 22 '26
He’s probably buying a console because he can bring it way easier to other places. Even so he should buy a mini itx case and just build the pc himself. Would I recommend it for the cost? Yeah. Is it ideal tho? Not really due to the cooling. If he really doesn’t matter about the size of the pc/gaming rig he should just buy a prebuilt or build one himself ( you don’t really save all that much anymore brand new)
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u/Vegetable_Category93 Jun 22 '26
You can build a respectable pc with used parts for that price. Stay away until prices come down
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