We Tested Valve’s Steam Machine: A €1,000+ Price Tag That Is Hard to Swallow

October 9, 2026
Tech

Since its announcement last November, the Steam Machine has sparked a lot of discussion. On paper, the promise is intriguing, but the ongoing crisis in the computer industry, with eye-watering prices for DRAM and NAND, has complicated Valve’s task… to the point of making the Steam Machine concept already obsolete?

A tiny cube with a volume of barely 3.8 liters. © Nerces for Clubic
Steam Machine

7  / 10

Beelink SER9 Max

Beelink SER9 Max
  • Clean design, good finishes
  • Ryzen 7 H 255 very capable
  • GeForce RTX 780M capable of gaming
9 / 10

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Beelink SER9 Max

Beelink SER9 Max
Geekom A9 Max (2026)
  • Overall power of the Ryzen 9
  • Rich connectivity (2x USB4…)
  • Metal chassis, well-executed design
7 / 10

1699,00 €

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Daniel Brooks

I cover everyday products with a practical eye, from kitchen tools and home essentials to smart gadgets and consumer trends. My goal is to help readers understand what is genuinely useful, what is worth the price, and what deserves a second look before buying.