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These 4 DIY builds blow away Valve's Steam Machine, and one saves you $150

Valve's long-awaited Steam Machine is finally here, but it's not as affordable as anyone had hoped. I've pieced together ...

DIY Custom Steam Machines Beat Valve’s $1,000 PC with 50% Better 4K Gaming

Build a custom Steam Machine to beat Valve's official PC. Assemble a compact rig with a Ryzen 7 and used RX7600 for up to 21% ...

Steam Machine Companion Cube Lives On As DIY 3D-Printed Project

Dbrand's attempt at a Companion Cube case for the Steam Machine might be cancelled, but fans have picked up the torch with a 3D printed version.
Game Rant

Steam Machine Fan Gives the Console a Portal Makeover with Free Instructions

A fan-made Portal case gives the Steam Machine a Companion Cube makeover, and the files and assembly instructions are free to ...
Tech Times

Waterpark Simulator Exits Early Access July 31, Refuses Genre’s Standard Price Hike

Waterpark Simulator exits Steam Early Access on July 31, 2026, with CayPlay Studios holding the price at $12.99, refusing the ...

8 Components You Need To Build Your Own Steam Machine

The Steam Machine is upon us, and component costs are affecting its sale price. For a little more, enterprising builders can ...
The Next Web

Xi tells World AI Conference no single country should monopolise AI

Xi Jinping used his first WAIC keynote to pitch open AI for the developing world and needle US export controls, a day after China launched a rival AI body.
PC World

Valve’s Steam Machine is pricey. I built a DIY rival for $150 less

PCWorld demonstrates building a DIY gaming PC with AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and 8GB graphics card for $887.52, compared to Valve’s $1,049 Steam Machine. The custom build offers superior upgradeability with ...