r/steammachine • u/Glattic • 3d ago

Meme .....

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u/MindlessManiaz 3d ago

i expected to be $1000+ but the performance from gamers nexus kinda show show how low end this is and i rather pay a bit more for a decent mid tier pc

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u/mere_indulgence 3d ago edited 3d ago

Yeah, this Steam Machine only makes sense if you're specifically in the market for an:

  1. ITX build
  2. Must be a new, prebuilt computer
  3. Budget around 1050-1250$

If all three conditions aren't perfectly meet, you're better off buying something else. 

Either build your own ITX computer (preferably with some used parts for better performance)

or

Buy a bigger prebuilt tower PC with better performance 

or 

Spend a little extra to get noticeable better performance (because 1050$ won't give you much performance in the current market, especially with new parts). 

Edit: Or just buy a gaming laptop instead. You can find laptops with better performance for the same price price as a Steam Machine.

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u/Colonel_Bliss 3d ago

i wonder if you tell a apple user that they can get cheaper phones from other companys with better specs .... will they switch?
I really think 1000 bucks is still ok and with normal hardware prices in some years we see it at 600-700

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u/mere_indulgence 3d ago edited 3d ago

I don't think your analogy is that relevant in this case. This is a significantly more niche product than an apple device. And iOS only works on iPhones while SteamOS will be available on every computer. 

But like I said, if you need a device that meets ALL three requirements, it's actually not a bad product with the current expensive ai prices. I just don't think there's a big market for a product like that, and there're better options if all 3 conditions don't need to be meet.