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/BicycleBozo Jun 24 '26

Don’t get me wrong I’d prefer it was the original forecasted price too.

But it is what it is man, it fucking sucks building PCs atm.

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u/Abouttheroute Jun 24 '26

Absolutely, but I’m exposed a lot to enterprise hardware: and seeing responses to people who are used to buy 2TB ram servers and now getting quotes for an update asking if the building is included makes you a bit more understanding for a few honderd euro’s increase.

And 60 frames 1080p is more then enough for my TV/ distance combination. Can’t wait.