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A detailed ETA Prime build shows a compact Mini-ITX Steam Machine powered by an RX 9600 XT, 32 GB DDR5, a 1 TB NVMe SSD, and an Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, delivering around 1.5x the performance of Valve’s official model at about $200 less, with strong 1440p/4K capabilities and future upgrade paths while remaining SteamOS-compatible.
Valve will ship the Steam Machine on June 29 starting at $1,049 (512GB) and $1,349 (2TB), with a randomized reservation system to curb scalpers and bot purchases amid component shortages; sign-ups close June 25 and winners are notified before orders ship in batches.
Two Geekbench 6.7.1 results indicate Valve’s Steam Machine is in testers’ hands and running SteamOS, pointing to a launch likely at the start of Summer 2026. The AMD custom CPU (6 cores/12 threads at 4.86 GHz) shows strong single‑core performance, but overall performance will hinge on the GPU, with price rumors suggesting it could exceed the Steam Deck OLED.
Valve's Steam Machine reappears on Geekbench in two listings running SteamOS (instead of Windows 11 Pro) with an AMD CPU 1772, posting ~2,334/2,282 single-core and ~7,316/7,392 multi-core scores, fueling talk that reviews are underway as release and price rumors surface for later this month.