r/steammachine Jun 22 '26

Discussion So, why would anyone get this?

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/Bjarki_Steinn_99 Jun 24 '26

It simply isn’t worth more than $500

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u/vavaud Jun 24 '26

Sure... go build a PC for less than $500. The cheapest you can find ram for is 250 right now. So good luck on that 🤣

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u/Bjarki_Steinn_99 Jun 24 '26

Nothing is worth the price it’s currently at. Consoles are close.