Alienware's Steam Machine
Alienware's Steam Machine is getting a lot of attention. Valve is arguably presenting this hardware as its flagship Steam OS device, with its compact design featured prominently in the materials provided during the company's CES presentation. Alienware's box is 8" x 8" square, and only stands 3" high. Unfortunately, there's virtually no word on specs, beyond the mention of an Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU.Check out more details
Price: TBD | Availability: Q3 - Q4 2014
iBuyPower's SBX
iBuyPower was actually the first third-party manufacturer to announce a Steam Machine partnership with Valve. Despite prior mentions of an AMD processor, the SBX will allegedly now come in Intel or AMD configurations. The GPU in the SBX will supposedly be a 2GB AMD R9 270. No word on memory or storage options, yet.Check out more details
Price: $499 and Up | Availability: 2014
Origin's CHRONOS Steam Machine
Like a few of the Steam Machines on display in Las Vegas this week, the Origin Chronos is actually based upon an existing piece of hardware. But the Chronos sets itself apart for its potential power--Origin is offering compatibility for dual Nvidia GeForce Titan GPUs. And just in case your Steam library is full of hundreds of games--oh, those holiday sales--you can even configure your Chronos with up to 14TB of storage.
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Price: TBD | Availability: 2014
Digital Storm's Bolt II Steam Machine
During Monday's CES presentation, Valve's Gabe Newell mentioned Steam OS is currently compatible with around 250 games. Of course, if you're a PC gamer, there's probably going to be plenty of Windows games you would still like to play on your Steam Machine. Digital Storm's Bolt II approaches this problem by offering dual booting into either OS. For all intents and purposes, the Bolt II is actually a high-end gaming rig--just look at the price.
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Price: $1,899 and up | Availability: January 2014
CyberPowerPC Steam Machine(s)
CyberPowerPC announced two Steam Machines today, dubbed "Steam Machine A" and "Steam Machine I." The devices have a decidedly console-like appearance, and the specs will more or less determine the end price. While both machines feature 500Gb of storage and 8GB of DDR3 RAM, subtle differences in the GPU and CPU provide a $200 price gap.
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Price: $499/$699 | Availability: Q3-Q4 2014
Next 'Spa' Steam Machine
Unfortunately, the Next Spa does not include a relaxing soak in hot spring. But what it lacks in calming bubbles, it makes up for with an Nvidia GTX 760 GPU, 8GB of RAM, and a whopping 1TB of storage. The whole thing is backed up with am Intel Core i5 processor. Unfortunately, we have no idea how much it costs, yet.
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Price: TBD | Availability: 2014
Falcon Northwest Tiki
Potentially the most expensive Steam Machine announced in Las Vegas--beside the Digital Storm Bolt II--the Tiki is actually a current high-end PC available from Falcon Northwest. Albeit, you now get this Steam-based artwork that kind of resembles something Lisa Frank drew. Regardless, the Tiki offers an extreme price gap, depending on the specs you're wanting.
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Price: $1,799-$6000 | Availability: 2014
Webhallen's Steam Machine
Starting at $1,499, the Webhallen Steam Machine offers a number of customizable hardware components. The entry level model includes an Intel Core i7 CPU, an Nvidia GTX 780 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSHD storage. While there's certainly more expensive options in the Steam Machine market, Webhallen's offering seems to provide some comparatively decent bang for your buck.
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Price: $1,499 and up | Availability: 2014
Scan's NC10 Steam Machine
Scan Computers' NC10 Steam Machine definitely stands out from the pack, thanks in no small part to its thin, slick design. To be honest, it kind of brings to mind a PlayStation Vita TV. The rig includes a 2.4GHz Intel Core i3 4000M, an Nvidia GeForce GTX 765M, and 8GB of memory. You also find a 500GB HDD inside its attractive aluminum housing.Check out more details
Price: $1,090 | Availability: 2014
Zotac Steam Machine
Zotac's Steam Machine kind of looks like a router--and frankly, we're not totally sure why. The specs are still a bit of a mystery, as well, but the price for the lower-end model is definitely right. According to a press release, the Zotac Machine will include a GeForce GTX GPU and an "enthusiast class" CPU.
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Price: $599 | Availability: 2014
Materiel.net Steam Machine
One of the cool things about the Materiel.net Steam Machine is its simple boxy design. Honestly, you could put this on the floor next to your HDTV and people would just think it's a subwoofer. The Materiel.net machine includes an Intel Core i5 4440 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and an MSI GeForce GTX 760 OC. You'll also find a 1TB SSHD under the hood.Check out more details
Price: $1,098 | Availability: 2014
Gigabyte Brix pro
The "ultra compact" Gigabyte Brix Pro Steam Machine features an Intel Core i7-4770R processor, an Intel Iris Pro 5200 graphics chipset, 1TB HDD, and 8GB of RAM. There's also four USB 3.0 ports--two on front, two on the back.
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Price: TBD | Availability: 2014
Alternate's Steam Machine
Alternate also took the boxy-form approach for its Steam Machine. Inside, the hardware manufacturer has included a 1TB SSHD, an Intel Core i5 4570 processor, a Gigabyte GTX 760 GPU, and 16GB of RAM. All told, there appears to be four USB ports, in addition to a single HDMI, optical out, and the usual assortment of ports you would expect on a gaming rig.
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Price: $1,339 | Availability: 2014
So, with such a wide offering of Steam Machines now on the horizon, are you sold on any particular model? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to check out IGN's Steam Machine Wiki for even more insight into Valve's emerging hardware platform.
Maingear Spark
While not part of the Valve's announcement line-up during its CES press conference, the Maingear Spark is another super compact Steam Machine. The rig offers CPU speeds ranging from 2.1 to 3.1 GHz, and packs in a 2GB AMD Radeon R9 M275X GPU. Memory is handled by two SODIMM RAM slots, configurable up to 16GB. The Spark can be shipped with either Steam OS, Windows 7, or Windows 8.1.
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Price: TBD | Availability: Q1 2014
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