Hi everyone!

I had been a Playstation user since the first one and I own the fifth one.

After using Linux for years on weak computers for my admin, I decided to try Linux gaming in 2025 and bought a used LCD Steam Deck.

While I’ve been enjoying the Steam Deck, it hurts my neck and isn’t powerful enough for sim racing games.

Naturally, I was happy to learn that the Steam Machine was coming and was willing to invest up to CHF1000.- (~$1236) to get it.

Sadly, it’s not available to order in my country, Switzerland.

So now I have to choose between finding ways to order a Steam Machine or buying a prebuilt computer since I don’t want to source components to build something myself.

My priority would still be the Steam Machine, but I’d be open to alternatives.

What are your advices, what would you do if you’re in the same situation?

Thanks in advance for your help.

  • stunerEnglish
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    12 hours ago

    And even that one with its mediocre CPU is still more expensive than the Cube.

    Keep in mind that the Steam Machine roughly has the CPU performance of a Ryzen 5 3600, so a 8400F should actually be quite a bit faster.

    I filtered for the 9060 XT on Galaxus and got about 20 results below 1k EUR, e.g. this one for 844: https://www.galaxus.de/de/s1/producttype/pc-18?filter=347%3D7709265&so=5. But it seems that Galaxus mis-labeled the GPU, and it’s the non-XT version 👎 This one for 899 EUR actually seems to have the XT though: https://www.galaxus.de/de/s1/product/kiebel-viper-v-1000-gb-16-gb-amd-ryzen-5-5500-radeon-rx-9060-xt-pc-69216705

    I also linked a Mifcom machine in another post, this is the German equivalent for 900 EUR: https://www.mifcom.de/entry-gaming-pc-ryzen-5-8400f-rx-9060-id186 But, this also comes with the non-XT version and selecting the 9060 XT 8 GB pushes it to 1059 EUR.

    Edit: I guess the RX 9060 non-XT should still be quite a bit faster than the Steam Machine though, it’s just bad if the retailers (and me) mix them up.

    • Natanox@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
      2·
      10 hours ago

      Huh, I stand corrected. I didn’t expect the Cube to be well below a 8400F.

      Though I’d still expect higher quality from Tuxedo over the absolute cheapest pre-built, as well as the thing with Linux compatibility of all parts and Customer Support. Still bet Mifcom used the cheapest shit everywhere including for parts you should never cheap out on, like the power supply.

      On another note, I’m almost sure Steve at some point ranted about how stupid modern GPUs with 8gb VRAM are and that you should never buy them… 🤔

      • stunerEnglish
        1·
        10 hours ago

        It’s clear that you’re making some trade-offs with a 1000 EUR gaming PC in the current memory shortage.

        What looks nice about Mifcom is that they give you 3 years of warranty, use standard components, show you what they are, and allow you to change those. But, indeed the PSU looks very cheap and I have never personally ordered from them.

        With Tuxedo you certainly gain better Linux (Tuxedo OS) support, but they’re also rather expensive.