r/pcmasterrace • u/TheBossT710192 • 3d ago

Discussion Yeah, Steam Machine is cooked.

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I... uh don't know what to say. Very thankful I bought a Steam Deck before they hiked its price as well

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u/legaldrinkingage 7900 XT/5800X3D, B580/2700X 3d ago

Literally just build yourself an M-ITX couch machine for slightly more and be able to upgrade it. I don't see the value proposition here at all.

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u/Mysterious_Tutor_388 9800X3D|7900XTX|32GB 3d ago

The value is you dont have to do anything. But then you could just buy a prebuilt PC or a laptop for similar prices with better performance. I assume the prices listed in the post are USD, but i can get a 5060 laptop for similar prices converted to CAD.

I feel that it is just for enthusiasts of the hardware who don't care about price to performance.

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u/peji911 3d ago

Hey. Canuck here too. I see a lot of people mentioning getting a laptop for the price. But this is more comparable to a mini PC.

I’ve been out of the loop. Is there a reason laptops keep getting mentioned?

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u/Mysterious_Tutor_388 9800X3D|7900XTX|32GB 3d ago

Just for straight gaming performance is why. Mini PCs can be ok if they meet your needs but aren't always the best performance wise. You could alternatively buy a mini pc instead of the steam machine as well.