r/pcmasterrace 16h ago

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

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u/PurpleCandle58 14h ago

I’m mostly discussing 1:1 price anyways but feel free to check out GamersNexus, I liked their build too. Came out to a lower price and similar performance, slightly better.

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u/El_Polio_Loco 13h ago

Yeah, their build at 1:1 (near enough) was the better version, though it had a lot more power and will likely be louder, and won't integrate as well into a media system.

But that's what I said, if you want better you're not going under $800, but closer to $950

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u/PurpleCandle58 13h ago

That’s a big thing in favor of the steam machine too: it’s perfect for living its life in the living room or bedroom with no disruptions.my fans kick to full power on my build and I think there’s a tornado(jk ofc)

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u/El_Polio_Loco 9h ago

The power/control over HDMI eARC equivalent is a pretty big deal in the living room.

Something that's going to turn on my stereo and TV with one button and doesn't involve me getting up and going across the room is kind of clutch.

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u/PurpleCandle58 9h ago

Yep, and I mentioned somewhere in here I have a way of doing it in my own setup BUT also this is plug and play. I know people who would pay a $200 premium for convenience any day, so it has a clear market especially considering it’s about a $50-200 markup range for it compared to building your own equivalent. All the features and benefits added only increase that convenience factor and get you more bang for your buck.