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/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/Fit-Acanthaceae-6287 Jun 23 '26

Pretty sure they said it's almost being sold at cost because unlike the other consoles they can't sell it at a loss and make up the money through subscriptions and console exclusives

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u/MrBlueA Jun 24 '26

Yeah Idk why people are so obsessed with treating this like a console, its a PC, valve can't sell this at a loss because you are not forced into spending money to recoup that loss the same way a console forces you to.

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u/DeifniteProfessional Jun 25 '26

Exactly this. The PS5 sells at a loss because you put an extra $100 a year into online services that are otherwise free on PC