#pc-hardware tag

Tech industry

Valve's Steam Machine looks like a console, but don't expect it to be priced like one

Gadgets

The Steam Machine Keeps Sounding More And More Expensive

Valve will price Steam Machines near PC-market levels without subsidizing hardware, likely above current console prices such as a PlayStation 5 Pro.

4 months ago

Gadgets

Valve Wants Steam Machine To Be 'As Affordable As Possible'

Steam Machine appears powerful and compact, with expected price at least $800 and Valve positioning it near entry-level PC pricing while emphasizing affordability.

fromEngadget

Valve's Steam Machine launches in 2026: Everything we know so far

Valve released a new Steam Machine console in November 2025 designed for living rooms, featuring custom AMD hardware, 16GB RAM, and support for 4K gaming at 60FPS using upscaling technology.

fromArs Technica

Tech industry

Valve's Steam Machine looks like a console, but don't expect it to be priced like one

Gadgets

The Steam Machine Keeps Sounding More And More Expensive

4 months ago

Gadgets

Valve Wants Steam Machine To Be 'As Affordable As Possible'

The great RAMaggedon of 2026 might have just claimed the Steam Deck

All Steam Deck models are currently sold out amid RAM-driven memory shortages that are affecting hardware availability and driving potential price increases.

PC Gamer Dumpster Dives And Finds $500+ Worth Of DDR4 RAM

Surging PC memory prices from AI datacenter demand are pushing people to dumpster dive for usable PC parts, with some finding valuable RAM and CPUs.

#ram-prices

Gadgets

RAM prices are ridiculous in 2026 - here's how my PC buying advice is changing this year

Gadgets

RAM prices are out of control, but you can still buy a good laptop in 2026 - here's how

Gadgets

RAM prices are ridiculous in 2026 - here's how my PC buying advice is changing this year

Gadgets

RAM prices are out of control, but you can still buy a good laptop in 2026 - here's how

Roblox System Requirements

Roblox runs on modern platforms; PC requires 64-bit Windows 10/11, DirectX 10+ GPU, ~1.6 GHz CPU, at least 1 GB RAM, and 300 MB storage.

E-Commerce

I found the best Cyber Monday gaming PC deals on desktops, laptops, and more

Cyber Monday begins Dec. 1 with broad gaming-hardware and accessory discounts enabling affordable upgrades to monitors, headsets, keyboards, PCs, and PC components.

fromThe Verge

RAM prices are so out of control that stores are selling it like lobster

"Costs are fluctuating daily as manufacturers and distributors adjust to limited supply and high demand," reads a message posted in the store's display case, as spotted by Steve Lin. "Because of this, we can't display fixed prices at this time." Micro Center is apparently doing the same: "Due to market volatility, we ask that you please see a Sales Associate for price," reads an in-store message captured by Redditor CassTexas (via Tom's Hardware).

Gadgets

fromWIRED

Gear News of the Week: Steam Makes a Home Console, and Apple Debuts a $230 Pouch for Your iPhone

Valve released a new Steam Machine console, an updated Steam Controller, and a lightweight Steam Frame VR headset with wireless PC streaming and standalone capability.

Video games

fromGameSpot

5 months ago

Borderlands 4 Boss Calls People "4K Stubborn," Disputes Reports Of Performance Issues

Gearbox's CEO defends Borderlands 4 performance, urging players to use 1440p on older hardware and calling the game 'premium' for premium gamers.

fromGSMArena.com

6 months ago

Minisforum AI X1 - Ryzen 9 AI mini PC review

Minisforum AI X1 is a powerful compact mini PC designed for performance and versatility.

Video games

fromVG247

7 months ago

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers - here's the PC you'll need to run it, and when it's going to unlock in your region

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers launches July 24, arriving on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and day one Game Pass.

fromGadgets 360

8 months ago

Inno3D GeForce RTX 5080 iChill X3 Review: Powerful and Cool

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs offer significant advancements in performance with the new Blackwell architecture and enhanced cooling for prolonged use.