As per the title is there a console worth having when it comes to PC mechanics ext? I don't own a PC but have a Mac, Macbook and 2 Ipad's. What's the best way for somebody like me to get the best out of gaming?
Steam Machine
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I will def consider getting the steam machine by valve when it comes out. I know many other versions by different companies will also be available but I think I will get valves own system.
I did some research and it doesn't look as if you can buy a steam machine thats games perform any better then the consoles versions we have currently. I thought there would be a steam machine available that would allow ultra graphics and games that would stand out in regards to console versions.
I don't understand why anyone would choose a steam machine over a console? the price ext makes it a silly decision unless I am missing something.
I don't understand why anyone would choose a steam machine over a console? the price ext makes it a silly decision unless I am missing something.
Fair enough. I am not 'PC' savvy so would love a machine that allows ultra graphics ext. It doesn't exist unfortunately.
That's Steam OS. However you can build a mini ITX box and run Steam in big picture mode that will work with any game. That's what I do, just minus the miniITX form factor.
If I knew what any of that meant, I probably wouldn't be interested in a Steam machine in the first place.
I wouldn't rely on me as the source of truth for anything PC-related. I really don't know what I'm talking about.
As far as I understand things (and that is not far -- others will no doubt correct me), Steam Machines use an OS that is based on Linux, rather than the Windows-based version that most Steam games run on. Gabe wants everyone to port their games to the Linux version, but so far only a fraction of them have been ported. I have heard numbers something like 600 Linux games vs. 3600 in the whole Steam library.
Now, the wrinkle is that you can apparently run the other games (3000 other, non-Linux ones) on a Steam Machine. However, how that works, whether they would be controller enabled or you'd need to use a mouse & keyboard, or whether it'll work on all Steam machines or just some, I don't know.
Hopefully someone who knows what they're talking about will clarify.
Ahh ok! Thanks for the reply dude!
When are steam machines actually coming out! Seems real quiet at the moment........
I'm not sure. The last I heard, Valve was still tinkering with the controller and the Steam OS "Big Picture mode" (which I guess is used to display games on TVs). Until Valve is finished refining those two things, Steam machines are sort of on hold. At least, that's how I understand it.
There is the Alienware Alpha, which I posted about above, but that uses the current version of Steam OS/Big Picture Mode and a 360 controller. I think it's the controller that is the main holdup. Personally I'd prefer a 360 controller anyway.
So, the Alienware Steam machines kick off at $480. It is only rocking a Dual Core i3 and 4GB ram. No speciics on GPU other than 2GB vram.
Alternate's Machine kicks of at $1100 and only has an i3 & a 750Ti GPU.
Digital Storm's kicks off at $700 and has an Intel Pntium G3220, but it does have a GTX 960 & 8GB ram. That CPU is a kick in the balls though.
I buy power's kicks off at $460 with a Athlon X4 840 & R7 1GB 250x.
You can view all the machines here...http://store.steampowered.com/sale/steam_machines
These machines are exactly What I expected and called. Overpriced and mostly terrible.( I didn't look at all of them)
If you want to game in this day and age you need a minimum i5, 8GB, R9 270 or GTX 760. A R9 270X, i5 3470, 8GB ram, 550w 80 plus certified corsair PSU, and a $80 Motherboard will set you back $550. All you have to add is a case of you liking and a disc drive, should you need one.
I see no reason why anybody would buy one of these. In fact, if you buy one of these then I think you're a bit of a silly billy.
Alternate's Machine kicks of at $1100 and only has an i3 & a 750Ti GPU.
Digital Storm's kicks off at $700 and has an Intel Pntium G3220, but it does have a GTX 960 & 8GB ram. That CPU is a kick in the balls though.
I buy power's kicks off at $460 with a Athlon X4 840 & R7 1GB 250x.
You can view all the machines here...http://store.steampowered.com/sale/steam_machines
These machines are exactly What I expected and called. Overpriced and mostly terrible.( I didn't look at all of them)
If you want to game in this day and age you need a minimum i5, 8GB, R9 270 or GTX 760. A R9 270X, i5 3470, 8GB ram, 550w 80 plus certified corsair PSU, and a $80 Motherboard will set you back $550. All you have to add is a case of you liking and a disc drive, should you need one.
I see no reason why anybody would buy one of these. In fact, if you buy one of these then I think you're a bit of a silly billy.
Yeah, not so sure about these. Is steam calling these things Steamos? I might buy if there's a mega sale one of these days, but it seems self defeating to buy a console where so much content is immediately unplayable unless you upgrade. Granted, this can happen and has happened on other consoles, but usually in the form of an add-on.