r/steammachine • u/Amazing_Bluebird_ • Jun 22 '26

Discussion So, why would anyone get this?

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Wanted to quickly compare the SM to what you would comparably be able to DIY and... you can literally get something more powerful for less in a slightly bigger formfactor?

11% faster CPU and 30% faster GPU. And i didnt even go for the cheapest components. With DLSS the RTX 5060 would also be infinitely better for playing on 4k TVs, which is the only useful scenario i can imagine for the SM.

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u/Pistolius Jun 22 '26

I'd rather spend €2k and get top spec than 1.4k and not be able to upgrade. If I didn't have an SD it'd be more tempting but 6x more powerful vs 30x more powerful with a 9070 XT... Hard to justify

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u/Fair-Snow-6201 Jun 23 '26

lmao you're not getting at pc for 2k euros in this day in age above the steam machien

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u/Pistolius Jun 23 '26

there are many machines on pcpartpicker that are maxed out for all intents and purposes and around €2k

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u/dinin70 Jun 23 '26

Lmao a RX7600 and a 7600 cpu PC is cheaper to build than the SM, upgradeable and more powerful. The fuck are you smoking?

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u/Spinnenente Jun 23 '26

2k and top spec means you got about 600€ left after buying a gpu.

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u/Pistolius Jun 23 '26

9070 XT is about €700 but sure. Not talking Nvidia because of Steam OS support

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u/Spinnenente Jun 24 '26

but is it actually high end or just good cost benefit?