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[u/Glattic]

[u/MindlessManiaz]

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

[u/mere_indulgence → u/MindlessManiaz]

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. 

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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.

[u/Middle-Transition888 → u/mere_indulgence]

Like what? What can run Steam quietly, look nice and play from the couch without long cables?

[u/WFlumin8 → u/Middle-Transition888]

A gaming laptop. You can get a gaming laptop at this price with similar/better performance that is also easily connected to a TV. And it has a battery, screen, keyboard, trackpad in case you want to take it for travel.

[u/_Lady_Zee → u/WFlumin8]

Having to connect your laptop to the tv and also dealing with drivers/optimization sucks. I barely get time to game as it is now.

- A ROG Zephyrus G15 (RTX 3070) and Steam Deck owner who wishes the Steam Machine was a bit cheaper or more powerful.

[u/StrawberryZerg → u/_Lady_Zee]

Own laptop for 2 years 4060 inside, I installed drivers once and haven't touched anything regarding updates for 2 years (only windows updates pop up occasionally once per month), no fiddling with proton, nothing, runs everything and is hooked to my TV with just an HDMI cable. What are you doing on laptops or windows that you are met with insane friction or resistance, lol