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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 ...

How to build a better steam machine for (slightly) less

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I built my own Steam Machine. It was way easier than I expected

Did you want to buy a Steam Machine at launch? Tough luck. Although a lucky few did manage to get orders in before they ...

Custom Mini-ITX Steam Machine Outperforms Valve’s by 81% for $200 Less

Learn how to build a custom Mini-ITX Steam Machine that costs $200 less than Valve's official top-tier model while delivering ...
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DIY Steam Machine Build : Skip the Mini PC, This Linux Steam Build Hits 1440p with Headroom

What if you could build a gaming system that doesn’t just match the performance of Valve’s Steam Machine but completely redefines it? ETA Pime takes a closer look at how you can craft your own ...

Why even buy a Steam Machine? Check out our own DIY builds for $1,050

Would you buy one or assemble your own, and what kind of box would you build for that $1,050 asking price? As it turns out, the quest to build a better Steam Machine can be a good reminder about what ...
IGN

We Build the LEGO Arcade Machine, a Homage to 1980s Gaming Culture

Building the new LEGO Arcade Machine is an intimate, rewarding experience. On its exterior, this set is a classic, standup coin-operated arcade cabinet, with colorful decals on its sides, an air vent ...