STEAM MACHINE, PROS, CONS?

So as the Steam Machine is coming around the corner. I want to ask what you guys think of it. Do you think it will be a good thing or a bad thing.

If you have absolutely no clue what I'm talking about, go here: http://store.steampowered.com/universe/machines

Personally, I'm really excited and really need this machine. I don't have a decent pc as I can only run WaW at 15 fps or lower. You know what that means right. I need a new computer. Since this is basically a gaming computer but comes with it's own controller (you can also use keyboard and mouse also), this would act as my new computer

TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK BELOW!

Are you buying the 500$ one? That one looks like it's decently priced for what it is, just needs a stronger processor.

Are you buying the 500$ one? That one looks like it's decently priced for what it is, just needs a stronger processor.

I don't know which one yet. there's one for $5000 xD Very pricey

Imo, you could build a pc for $500 that's way more powerful than that steam machine would be. Plus steam os has limitations and not all games are able to be run on it. Steam boxes are more for being connected to a tv and used with a controller rather than being at a desk with a moniter and keyboard. It certainly has its uses, but I can't see myself buying one.

World at War won't run on SteamOS(not without Wine anyway) so unless your going to buy a copy of Windows, you ain't going to be playing World at War on it.

Otherwise, SteamOS is dead on arrival. Linux drivers are absolute crap and the only games really supported are small indie games. It doesn't even have third party app support(Netflix, Hulu, etc), which is partially why people still buy consoles.

All in all, the only thing anyone should buy is the $50 steam link for in-house streaming and/or the controller.

I did not know all of these details. dang. I may have to just buy a pc which is more expensive sadly depending on what I want. I sure don't want a slow pc that runs waw at 15 fps at max. Any suggestions?... ;/

I did not know all of these details. dang. I may have to just buy a pc which is more expensive sadly depending on what I want. I sure don't want a slow pc that runs waw at 15 fps at max. Any suggestions?... ;/

It depends, you may just be fine by buying a new graphics card, if all you want to do is play WaW at High FPS (maybe few other titles) then a new GPU might be a simple, cheaper alternative, what are your current specs do you know?

It depends, you may just be fine by buying a new graphics card, if all you want to do is play WaW at High FPS (maybe few other titles) then a new GPU might be a simple, cheaper alternative, what are your current specs do you know?

Unless he has a laptop. Otherwise, upgrading RAM and GPU would be a good idea, depending on the rest of your system.

I'm just looking to get a brand new desktop or gaming laptop. I currently have a Compaq Presario CQ57 Laptop (Yea I know it's old)

I'm just looking to get a brand new desktop or gaming laptop. I currently have a Compaq Presario CQ57 Laptop (Yea I know it's old)

Gaming laptops are overpriced and underpowered. I wouldn't reccomend them unless you need the mobility.

I'm just looking to get a brand new desktop or gaming laptop. I currently have a Compaq Presario CQ57 Laptop (Yea I know it's old)

Yeah, I would go for a desktop and avoid the gaming laptops. The cost alone should convince you and upgrading a desktop is much easier also.

The r7 240 is pretty bad, but it'll run WaW better than some crappy laptop lol. Also getting more than 4 GB of RAM is highly recommended.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883230032&cm_sp=Homepage_BS-_-P1_83-230-032-_-08302015

If you want a better GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487159&cm_re=950-_-14-487-159-_-Product

or cheaper even:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487028&cm_re=750_ti_ftw-_-14-487-028-_-Product

Pretty good deal, but you could find an even better one by searching on Newegg.

Edit: also forgot to mention, the case allows for easy expansion and future upgrades. So if you want a more beefy GPU like a 960 or 970 you should be good with a new power supply.

K I watched a video over this pc and he also replaced the gpu so I'll have to do that. Thanks for showing me this computer dd.

Not sure if your into building a PC, but here is a solid option.
https://youtu.be/x7OIOnAavC0
This is pretty much the same build I'm gonna do but I'm gonna swap the gpu for a gtx 960.

That has me interested also. Since BO3 is coming out soon. Idk which one would run it better cause I'm not into computer specs. Does anyone else know?