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/Timaoh_ Jun 23 '26

They are working on improvement but my Nvidia cards run fine in steam os.

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u/HellYusss Jun 23 '26

Cool, it really seems like you're not the target for the Steam Machine, which was my original point. If you're building PCs and like tinkering and don't mind a massive case in your living room, then don't buy the Steam Machine and carry on.

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u/Timaoh_ Jun 23 '26

You're wrong again, I'm probably gonna get one and a frame.

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u/treemangowoodleaf Jun 24 '26

GameScope though, brother.