Steam Machine Prices Leak: Here’s What Valve’s Gaming Computer Could Cost

The post further read, “That $700-$1000 area is definitely a ‘no man’s land’ where you cost more than consoles.”

In another X post, he also referred to an older Bill of Materials, while also stating, “if you go to Microcenter right now you can get a 7500X3D bundle for $299 that comes with RAM and a Motherboard! This would run CIRCLES around the Steam Machine’s CPU!!!”

With that said, let’s look at the details and specifications of the Steam Machine, as confirmed by Valve.

Valve’s Steam Machine specs

The Steam Machine comes with a semi-custom AMD Zen 4 6-core/12-thread CPU and a semi-custom AMD RDNA3 GPU that clocks at 2.45 GHz. It also comes with a 16GB DDR5 and 8GB GDDR6 VRAM.

The hardware supports 4K gaming at 60 FPS with FSR and ray tracing. It has two variants: the 512GB model and the 2TB model, both of which include a high-speed microSD card slot.

Steam Machine runs on SteamOS 3 (Arch-based), which is designed to provide a “plug-and-play user experience, while keeping the power and flexibility of a PC.”

Valve states that the Steam Machine is over six times more powerful than the Steam Deck. Its connectivity soecs include 2×2 Wi-Fi 6E, plus Bluetooth 5.3 with a dedicated antenna.

Valve states, “Yes, Steam Machine is optimized for gaming, but it’s still your PC. Install your own apps, or even another operating system.” The hardware will work with other controllers and accessories.

There’s also an LED bar that Valve states keeps tabs on “system status like download progress, even when your screen is off. Customize it with different colors and animations. Or turn it off!”

While Valve’s Steam Machine boasts impressive hybrid capabilities, leaked pricing suggests it must stay under $700 to remain competitive as a console.