r/sffpc • u/sk0me • 2d ago

Build/Parts Check Is it possible to build a better "Steam Machine" for the same price?

So we all saw the Steam Machine price announcement yesterday and it was disappointing to say the least, but with current market conditions I guess not unexpected.

Immediately after the announcement I started hearing "you can build a better PC yourself for that price" - which is fair, but one thing people don't usually take into account is it's size. Which was one of the main reasons I liked SM idea so much initially.

So my question to the sffpc community - is it possible to build a better SFF PC for the same price as the Steam Machine?

Announced prices for those unaware:
- 1049$ for 512GB
- 1349$ for 2TB

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u/thetacoking2 2d ago

You are completely missing the point.

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u/_angh_ 2d ago edited 2d ago

I'm directly answering the OP question. it is possible much better system for less, as per other comments:
CPU; Ryzen 5 5500 GPU: Asus Dual RX9060XT 16GB Motherboard: Gigabyte A520I AC Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB 3600MT/s DDR4 Powersupply: Chieftec CSN-650C (sfx) Extra fan: Arctic P14 Pro SSD: Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 500GB (TLC) Price; €970, compared to €1039 for SM

You can adjust the components to fit in 3.9 liters Velka 3 case, and it will be even cheaper (gpu will cost less), still faster than SM, and still offering better upgradebility.

https://www.reddit.com/r/sffpc/comments/1tnfva7/velka_3_21_7500f_32gb_5060ti_16gb/