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Skip Valve’s Steam Machine: I found 4 DIY builds that offer a lot more for the money

Valve released the Steam Machine at long last, but this tiny gaming PC costs more than expected, given its budget-grade parts ...
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Why buy a $1K Steam Machine when Valve is giving away SteamOS for free?

Valve now lets you install SteamOS on AMD-powered PCs, with Intel and Nvidia support coming soon. It has the potential to ...

This AMD mini PC beats Valve’s Steam Machine, but it costs a lot more

An AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 mini PC running SteamOS 3.8 outperformed Valve's Steam Machine across multiple games, though its significantly higher price limits its appeal.

You can finally install Windows on the Steam Machine, for reasons only you understand

Valve has released official Windows drivers for the Steam Machine, making it easier to install Microsoft's OS, though SteamOS ...

Alienware Gaming PCs Get Big Discounts In Best Buy's 4th Of July Flash Sale

Best Buy's Independence Day sale is chock full of discounted Alienware gaming PC. First up is the Alienware Aurora 16X, decked out in Alienware's Interstellar Indigo color scheme. Packing a mobile ...
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I Configured 4 Small PCs to Beat the Steam Machine at Its Own Game

Valve has finally dropped its Steam Machine mini desktop, but it's pricier than expected, given its budget-grade parts. Here's how to whip up your own Steam Machine that's faster—and maybe even ...
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Edward Chester

Edward Chester is PCGamesN's hardware editor. He writes the site's hardware news, reviews, and guides. Having worked in the industry for over 20 years, he has reviewed every bit of PC gaming hardware ...

Valve’s new Steam Machine verification system is silent on these Steam Deck-busters

About a month ago, Valve announced that it would expand its long-standing Steam Deck Verified program to the now-shipping ...