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One of the largest and also one the most upgradable steam machines next to the build your own. It may not be the exact same in terms of money spent and fulfilling for computer enthusiasts as the build your own, but it comes with a warranty on the whole machine, unlike the build your own which only has warranty on one part at a time, and is pretty close in power for what you get when building yourself along with the costs. Plus, it saves you all the time making it an ideal plug and play box that outperforms an Xbox One and a PS4. And unlike those two consoles, you can keep this one box and upgrade the components to get even more life and longevity out of it.
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Pros
Cons
Con Glossy finish
Although it sports a pleasing architecture, the glossy finish is something that makes you want to facepalm. We all know that with glossy finishes, leads to dirty fingerprints. Unless you're among those who won't touch the console without latex gloves or something in order to not get fingerprints, you might want to ask if glossy finishes will be a deal breaker for you or not.
Con Relatively expensive
It is more powerful than a console but that power also shows in the cost. Whenever you upgrade to the desirable specs to last you for quite awhile, it can cost a couple hundred dollars more than the consoles. Making it not so competitively priced with the current gen systems.
But, for the price and longevity of the system compared to spending an additional $400 after the few years of the console lifespan has ended and doing that same buying again and taking up shelf space, the Steam Machine is still a better investment even with this con.