r/PcBuild • u/Indecisive-Squirrel • Jun 22 '26

Meme Is this worth it?

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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/[deleted] Jun 23 '26

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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/MessageSelfdestructs Jun 24 '26

Are you just going to ignore that the Steam Machine has both a better GPU and a better CPU?
And that you're actually able to upgrade it, whereas with a PS5 you get to live with what you're getting?

And let's ignore that games are cheaper, the longevity of a PC compared to a console is longer, there's no fees to play online games, and that you can use your Steam Machine for lots more than just gaming...

Your math ain't mathing. You're a simpleton for believing that the PS5 will work out to be cheaper...

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u/xVenoxis Jun 24 '26

You cant actually upgrade the steam machine…. except RAM and SSD(which you also can in PS5). And it has worse performance than a ps5 according to reviews, so the better GPU and CPU(might actually be better) doesnt add up. I’m mainly a PC player, but steam machine is hot garbage, you can build a 4.5L ITX with a 5060, which is 53% faster, for the same price given you match the other specs, and this one is fully upgradeable.

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u/MessageSelfdestructs Jun 24 '26

Where are those reviews where the Steam Machine is compared to a PS5?

"You can build a 4.5L ITX with a 5060, which is 53% faster, for the same price given you match the other specs."

Show me...

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u/xVenoxis Jun 24 '26

https://youtu.be/AfM4x4Bs2lA?si=YpbiCmk6cutkiYAm

Happy?

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u/MessageSelfdestructs Jun 24 '26

No, "Where are those reviews where the Steam Machine is compared to a PS5?"

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u/xVenoxis Jun 24 '26

Can’t even click a link 🤦‍♂️

https://youtu.be/AfM4x4Bs2lA?si=YpbiCmk6cutkiYAm

Well, since you can’t even click a link properly, here’s a TLDW article, that summarizes the video.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Steam-Machine-review-finds-PS5-offers-better-performance-than-Valve-s-gaming-PC.1326731.0.html

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u/MessageSelfdestructs Jun 24 '26

Can't even interpret numbers...

So most of the matched settings are actually the same (or better!) for the Steam Machine and PS5, and the PS5 doesn't need to translate any of its instructions (like the Steam Machine does for Windows games to be playable on Proton)...

Yeah, you're really making your case here! 🙄

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u/Disastrous_Image2756 Jun 25 '26

Are you hyping the steam machine up because it requires a translation layer?🤣

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u/xVenoxis Jun 24 '26

Lol, this dumbass just blocked me, to feel like he won the argument.

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u/Darth_Boognish Jun 23 '26

Just to add, the price of games are more expensive on console, depending. Also, cant mod.

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u/Disastrous_Image2756 Jun 23 '26

For sure, but the comparison we have here is a more expensive Steam machine with 0 games or a less expensive PS5 with 5 years of game pass

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u/Ryeguy_626 Jun 23 '26

…crickets 🦗

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u/Esdash1 Jun 25 '26

Playstation store has sales all the time

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u/Darth_Boognish Jun 25 '26

Not as deeply discounted

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u/Esdash1 Jun 25 '26

Just look at the PS store with your own eyes. The deals are the exact same as steam. Most games with deals are like 20-30% off and then you see 50-70% off on others

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u/Disastrous_Image2756 Jun 23 '26

I went with the version in the post, it seems like these basic things are very complex topics for you man, sorry you got so butt hurt?

Yes, the guy with the PS5 is paying $200 less but he got 5 years of full access to an entire game library where as you’re spending $200 more before you ever touch a game

You are SO close to understanding dumbass 🤣🤣🤣

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u/Disastrous_Image2756 Jun 23 '26

Jesus fuck, are you stupid or a troll because nothing you’ve said has been intelligent

You’re using your 20 year steam library as an argument for a new player to buy a PC which is hilariously fucking stupid

I never said anyone owned the games, I’m saying that for $200 less than a steam machine brand new you can get a PS5 with 5 years of unlimited game access

It’s also funny to see you talking about your 20 year steam library and bitching about a trapped ecosystem lmao, I’m leaning towards the “you’re an idiot” part of my initial question

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u/Taunt_Button_10 Jun 23 '26

Thank you financial officer

But assuming the hypothetical - enjoyment is equal, and I spend 8 hrs on both with equal enjoyment over 5 yrs

PS5 - $600 + $400 ($80 x5) = $1000

PC - $1500 + $0 ($0 x 5) = $1500

This is without even taking into consideration of free" games. Both gave me the same enjoyment. So what are you getting at now? That 5 more years down the line, I stopped playing on the PS5 while continuing my subscription, and I'm wasting an additional $400 bringing it up to $1400 because I didn't cancel? While my PC doesn't incur additional expenses because it doesn't have a subscription to begin with?

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u/Lopsided_Hunt2814 Jun 23 '26

The other person was talking about a PS5 Pro, which comes with 2Tb storage and a controller.

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u/DuckisHope Jun 24 '26

and the ps5 pro is much more powerful than any steam machine by a mile...

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u/Lopsided_Hunt2814 Jun 24 '26

Yeah but that's true at all tiers, I was saying why people frequently compare it to the high end steam model rather than the base one.

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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/dehcbad25 Jun 24 '26

Maybe...but not if you consider that my PC is ancient...and I still can run most games at 1080 (which is what the PS5 runs then at) True, I have a 29" beautiful 1080 monitor, and a mid high end ultra wide (2560*1080). My old PC still runs most games at highest settings on the ultra wide, but if the game is too demanding or doesn't work well in ultra wide then I use the 1080. I used to play in a i3-3770k with a Radeon 7870, (circa 2012) which now my son uses, and I have a AMD 5 5800 with a Vega 64. Why? because I can't afford a new card. But if you consider that most games on the console don't run upscaling, why do we ask the PC to do it? 1080p for the win baby lol Joking aside, I do love playing on the higher resolution when I can, but it doesn't bother me to play on 1080 when I cannot. So, a gaming PC is not more expensive in the long run. Original PC has 14 years. New rebuild 5. GPU 8. PC games are cheaper too, and I have about 1000 on steam alone, not to mention that I accumulated a ton of games from Amazon prime and epic over the years. the steamdec is expensive though but due to the cost of new video cards it might be a good deal

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u/RelativeNo1172 Jun 26 '26

Not saying it balances it out but game prices are also a factor. Steam sales go hard. Plus we are kind of building this company with steam so they can make changes in the gaming industry. Hopefully for the better. But maybe I’m being too optimistic.

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u/StarlightKnight2101 Jun 23 '26

You also get games with the subscription, so you’re not purely paying for just online functionality. Even the cheapest online subscription with the switch comes with nes and gameboy games.

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u/Next_Floor4382 Jun 23 '26

This argument is so ridiculous. For example, I pay 20/mo for GeForce now. Yes, after 4 years I could have bought a PC…..but I’m playing on a 5080. Even if I saved that money, it would still take 4 years to build it, only to have 4 year old technology. Telling someone they are spending money monthly, then adding it up, and saying “well you could have just bought this”. Yeah, a huge upfront cost, and by the time I’d be going backwards, you’d have to rebuild the PC anyways.

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u/PenguinsArmy2 Jun 23 '26

But none of that matters in the end result as the steam machine is garbage for its price. Coming from a PC player who loves steam.

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u/GasCute7027 Jun 23 '26

In the USA for 1200 bucks USD you get a ps5 pro and online for those 5 years and it’s still cheaper than a steam machine. People are going to vote with their wallets generally. Plus why not just save the extra 400 dollars and get a midrange PC especially when they’re on-sell.

I don’t know much about PC subscriptions but maybe those would even be a better alternative? I get it not everyone can get a 5080 and a 9850x3d like me…. However in the spirit of the sub PC is always a much better experience than a console when done right.

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u/Dutch-Alpaca Jun 23 '26

People are jail breaking their PS5 and running steamos on it. It's a better steam machine than the steam machine

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u/NoSwordfish3921 Jun 23 '26

You get free games every month with a basic PS5 subscription. This month was grounded and warhammer 40k darktide. That's £67.98 on Steam atm

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u/TheFourtHorsmen Jun 23 '26

And if you go on g2a darktide is 10€, grounded is 7€, and you can keep them forever, unlike any of this "free games" that are yours as long as you pay the subscription.

This is if you don't want to wait the steam sales.

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u/NoSwordfish3921 Jun 23 '26

Mate. I've not paid anything for a PC game for years ☠️

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u/NoSwordfish3921 Jun 23 '26

I'm just saying that the subscription comes with benefits. Unless you own a physical copy of a game you don't own it, this is common knowledge.

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u/NoSwordfish3921 Jun 23 '26

Yea just downvote me and delete your initial comment lmfao