Comment on Steam Machine pricing announced (from $1049-$1428 USD), reservation lists open
SCmSTR@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 week agoGamers Nexus did a “DIY spec-equivalent comparison” for off the shelf atx parts, and it wasn’t that much more for this. Like $925 vs $1050.
Also, you do get a little 25$ discount on the controller if you buy the bundle that includes a controller.
But this is like the size of a toaster, custom, stable, and basically silent. It’s not a deal, but it’s not terrible either. If you can get a good deal on used parts, that’ll likely be better. Also, the Steam Machine is pretty low spec for 2026.
So only get this if you really understand what it’s offering. Instead of a must-buy, unfortunately, this is more of a situational or even novelty item. Not terrible, but 100% not something for nothing.
makeshift0546@lemmy.today 1 week ago
I’ll take this $850 machine from best buy 🤣
https://share.google/hdkEtFc6NQO3kwJXa
12g vram 3060 And 32gb
asqapro@reddthat.com 1 week ago
That’s got a 4th gen i7 combined with a 3060, no wonder it’s so cheap. It’s designed to fleece people like you who think it’s a good deal. Plus the build quality (fans, cabling, etc) on a machine like that is going to further cripple performance even if it had comparable parts.
makeshift0546@lemmy.today 1 week ago
You’re a moron. The 12g 3060 is going to beat the piss out of anything with 8g vram. Toss on lossless scaling with lsfg and it’ll be significantly better fps and have more hearing for higher textures.
testfactor@lemmy.world 1 week ago
I think you’re undervaluing the form factor. I don’t have unlimited space under my TV, and I don’t think you’ll be able to find a mini-pc that’s appreciably cheaper with the same specs.
SCmSTR@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 week ago
Google tracking link? No thanks. I believe you though.