Unboxing the Steam Machine: 512GB Storage and VR Support

Get our complete Steam Machine unboxing and first impressions. We set up the 512GB model to test its removable faceplate, ...

I tested Alienware's new budget gaming laptop, but these 3 might be smarter buys

The Alienware 15 sets out to balance affordability and performance, but whether it succeeds depends on personal preferences.

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

The Steam Machine compatibility for many Steam games is pretty simple to figure out, of course. If a game is already verified ...

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.
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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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The dreaded Steam Machine 'Red Line of Death' was fixed after a simple CMOS reset

Valve's Steam Machine 'Red Line of Death' turns out to be a fixable BIOS glitch, not a dead GPU, as it was just fixed with a ...
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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 ...