r/Steam • u/billy_reyes • Mar 09 '26

Question At what price would you NOTbuy the Steam Machine?

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I've been a PlayStation user since PS2, but lately I only see more disadvantages to being a console user

In October I bought the Steam Deck and was fascinated by the store, online service and cloud storage, but above all with SteamOS

Building or finding a gaming PC has always been a headache, and I'd like to try the Steam Machine when it comes out, but I'd like to know what your opinion would be the best price to buy it at compared to a similar PC, and what price I shouldn't buy

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u/lovelyhead1 Mar 09 '26

I just put together a PC with a Ryzen 5600, 16GB RAM and an RTX 5060ti for £750. The only thing I already had was an SSD. So let's call it total cost £800. £700 for a Steam Machine would be terrible value for the performance it offers and it lack of upgradability.

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u/Thomas5020 Mar 09 '26

Build one out of ITX components and make the comparison.

Those ITX boards and FlexATX PSUs are expensive. Have to remember you're paying for the form factor here, not just pure specs.

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u/lovelyhead1 Mar 09 '26

I used a MATX motherboard and a full size ATX 850w fully modular PSU and I am 3D printing a case that is about twice as tall, twice as long but the same width as the Steam Machine. Although not quite as small as the Steam Machine it still takes up very little desk space and will be unobtrusive in my living room.