Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers all of the news surrounding the Steam Machine launch (including the Dbrand Companion Cube), and what kind of PC the crew would build with $1050 (instead of buying a Steam Machine). And of course we answer questions live!
Builds:
Adam 1: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/adampatrickmurray/saved/sZ8BhM
Adam 2: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/adampatrickmurray/saved/JPsNgs
Adam 3: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/adampatrickmurray/saved/4dt2bv
Alaina 1: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/werkerbee/saved/HP3DkL
Alaina 2: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/werkerbee/saved/MDcK23
Glenn: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/HrZKqd
Alex: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/seraph621/saved/FdDH8d
Timecodes:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:07) Steam Machine launch
(00:49:12) $1050 PC build challenge
(01:57:30) Q&A
(02:03:39) Outro
Links:
- Steam Machine hardware rival build: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3173750/valves-steam-machine-is-pricey-i-built-a-diy-rival-for-150-less.html
- Steam Machine scalping: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/console-gaming/steam-machine-scalping-hits-usd3-000-on-ebay-as-sellers-list-preorder-reservations-scalpers-already-flipping-queues-for-2x-the-msrp-of-the-2tb-model
- Stim Machine?: https://videocardz.com/newz/french-retailer-mocks-e1039-steam-machine-with-stim-machine-rx-9060-xt-pc-for-e999
- MetaOS SteamOS pre-built: https://videocardz.com/newz/steamos-now-offered-with-new-gaming-prebuilt-pcs
- Dbrand Companion Cube: https://www.theverge.com/games/959056/dbrand-steam-machine-companion-cube-valve-take-down-canceled
- Terkbox: https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/custom-steam-machine-terk-box-rtx-5060
Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/UWhjwg778a
Follow the crew on X and Bluesky: @AdamPMurray @BradChacos @MorphingBall
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