Modder builds a custom liquid cooling system for the Steam Machine featuring a built-from-scratch waterblock, 120mm radiator and pump.

High-end emulation on the Steam Machine showcases the potential of compact gaming PCs to handle a wide range of systems. Equipped with a six-core, 12-thread CPU and an AMD GPU, this setup supports ...

The Steam Machine aims to combine the convenience of a console with the flexibility of PC gaming, offering a compact, Linux-based system tailored for living room setups. As Tech Fowler explores, its ...

The Steam Machine is an awesome little system with serious gaming chops and cute aesthetics. It makes a great entry-point for PC gaming if you’ve been sitting on the sidelines for a while and want a ...

I’ve had Valve’s Steam Machine on my desk now for a few weeks, putting it through its paces with a variety of games since my initial impressions went live at the end of June. Much of what I said in ...

I’ve been a consumer PC expert at PCMag for 10 years, and I love PC gaming. I've played games on my computer for as long as I can remember, which eventually (as it does for many) led me to build and ...

Just a few weeks after Dbrand revealed its Companion Cube was a lie (or rather that it didn't get permission to make it), the company is back with some new wraps for Valve's little cube-shaped gaming ...

If there’s one thing I find a bit rough about the Steam Machine, it’s the price. While it’s a far more accessible way to get a PC gaming experience without the hassle of building a computer yourself, ...

His love of PCs and their components was born out of trying to squeeze every ounce of performance out of the family computer. Tinkering with his own build at age 10 turned into building PCs for ...

Valve’s gaming hardware is expensive, and—thanks to the ongoing RAM apocalypse—it’s getting more costly over time. You, dear reader, are probably asking yourself whether the $1,050 Steam Machine or ...

After inspiring a wave of gaming handhelds with the Steam Deck, can Valve ignite compact gaming desktops with the Steam Machine? This diminutive desktop (starting at $1,049, as tested) brings your ...