Comment on Steam Machine pricing announced (from $1049-$1428 USD), reservation lists open

• adarza@piefed.ca ⁨43⁩ ⁨minutes⁩ ago

  i pieced together a comparable 2tb on pcpartpicker, using the cheapest reputable choices and vendors. it was about $200-250 less for the pc (without an os).

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• SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  I heard from a trusted colleague that the difference is about $70, but you also get a possible steam controller discount + a sweet-ass form factor.

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  • someguy3@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    I’m gonna say that’s next to nothing, especially when you consider driver support.

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    • SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Agreed - that’s part of what I meant by “compatibility guarantees,” but I should have called out drivers more explicitly.

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  • suxen_tsihcrana@anarchist.nexus ⁨48⁩ ⁨minutes⁩ ago

    Don’t forget all the time you save not having to configure stuff and fight with drivers. I enjoy dealing with that stuff because I like to learn, but others might not.

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• garbage_world@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  In Poland with already high electronics prices and 23% VAT, I could build something similar for around $1000.

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  • someguy3@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Woo $49 savings.

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    • garbage_world@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨hour⁩ ago

      The thing is, 23% VAT applies to the SM too.

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