There are inevitably some downsides when going with a mini gaming PC instead of a full tower. For one, the smaller form factor means there's simply less space for high-end graphics cards and CPU ...

When the official Steam Machines became unavailable, TechteamGB decided to build a custom alternative using Steam OS as the foundation. The build features an AMD Ryzen 7600X processor and an AMD RX ...

Valve's Steam Machine is the gaming system that PC gamers have been dreaming of for years. Sadly, it's hard to get your hands on one, and it costs a pretty penny. This new mini PC with some clever ...

Valve’s decision to make SteamOS free has made it possible to repurpose mini PCs into dedicated gaming systems. Built on Arch Linux, SteamOS is designed for gaming performance and integrates with the ...

The mini PC has been one of those ideas that sounds better the more you talk about it. A small box that can replace your console and desktop at the same time. Plug it into a TV, grab a controller, and ...

Valve’s decision to officially support SteamOS 3.8 on standard gaming PCs has opened the door to an entirely new class of Steam Machines – without requiring gamers to buy Valve’s own hardware. Now, a ...

While we wait with bated breath for the arrival of the Steam Machine, it appears another party has been busy developing its own competitor. The Playnix Console looks remarkably similar to a vinyl ...

João has been covering the tech world for over 7 years, with a heavy focus on laptops and the Windows ecosystem. I also love all things tech and videogames, especially Nintendo, which he's always ...

The Steam Machine is finally here after looming on the horizon for the last eight months or so. And while Valve has been adamant that the Steam Machine is an entry-level gaming PC, rather than a new, ...

The recently released Valve Steam Machine is somewhat awkward in that it uses a custom, non-standard PCB and non-standard power supply. This fact apparently has irked some people who decided that it ...

The Steam Machine costs more than a grand, and is hard to find even if you can afford it. A cheap mini PC, loaded with the free SteamOS, makes more sense for most people. Welcome to Boost Mode, my ...