http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/multimedia/display/20131127235119_IBuyPower_Preps_499_High_End_AMD_Based_Steam_Box_Machine.html
I'm looking to get back into PC gaming. Will this machine be capable of this if I download Windows 8?
It says I can play Windows games thru streaming, but I'd rather not do that.
I don't think they've specified the computer requirements for galciv 3 yet, other than needing a 64-bit cpu and OS.
Speaking of which, do you guys plan to support SteamOS?
What about the new engine, Brad?
Given that we have not released requirements yet and iBuyPower hasn't released the specifications on that machine yet either other than the video card (which based on that should be fine), all we could say is "probably".
We are looking at the possibility of non-Windows platforms but can't guarantee anything at this point. There is always the streaming thing too though, if you do have a Windows machine as well.
Thanks for that Kryo.
I'm a poor recent college graduate about to start my career and all the costs that entails (paying back student loans, rent, car note, etc.), so I've been relegated to console peasantry for several years. Hence the reason I'm looking into this Steam Machine as a viable alternative to a PS4 or X1.
These past few years I've found myself missing the more cerebral nature of PC gaming
I would hold off on buying that Steam Machine until you can find out more about its specs. One prime missing item in the article you provided a link to is how much RAM can be installed on it. I read somewhere (and I can no longer find it) that GC3 would require a minimum of 4G RAM. If accurate, that implies that 4G would support only the smaller galaxy sizes that GC3 will have available. But would the Steam Machine come with even that much?
And what about the CPU they are including? They don't even say what model AMD CPU they are using for their machine, so it is hard to tell if it will support 64bit addressing, which StarDock says is a design point for GC3. I think the chances are good it will, but I suggest finding out for sure before going down this route.
I was able to find out that the GPU specified as coming with this machine will have 2G memory and is DirectX 11 compatible. Is 2G enough? StarDock hasn't said anything about this. At least the GPU will meet the DirectX requirement they have specified (minimum of DirectX 10).
Be cautious.
Thanks for that. I'll definitely be watching closely.
I haven't been a PC gamer since the 90's, maybe it's time to go back and just save up for a modest gaming PC. Console games are looking even more dumbed down this new gen.
Without knowing how the second-hand pc market is in your area. If you can afford a 500 Dollar Steam machine, you can probably get a complete second-hand Core i3 or i5 (maybe even i7) system (or comparable AMD system) for the same price.I mean complete as in monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers & OS included.
what amd/intel cpu doesn't support 64bit nowadays? i don't think that'll be a worry.
You can build a decent gaming PC for under $500.
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