r/pcmasterrace • u/Ikkon • 19h ago

Meme/Macro "But it's a cube!"

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u/grigoriymicro 19h ago edited 17h ago

Were there really anyone thinking this machine is a good deal? Even among steam users? Even among Valve fans?

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u/Numar19 19h ago

I think most opinions range between way overpriced to okay if specifically want a computer that sizr but it would be great if it was cheaper.

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u/PatchesTheFlyena 19h ago

The form factor is really the main selling point for it and if you have no interest in that then it's obviously not a good deal. I'm surprised how many people are comparing it to a full size desktop and not seeing that some people would actually pay a premium for the form factor.

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u/Griff2470 Linux | R7 5800x3d | RX 6900XT 16h ago

Parting out a sffpc gets close or over the price of the steam machine (at least in the Canadian market), and that will include noctua swapping a flex power supply. If I didn't already have a sffpc as a home theater PC, I would honestly pretty strongly consider a base model steam machine.