FubarberryFeb 4

AMD say the Steam Machine is "on track" for an early 2026 release

https://sopuli.xyz/post/40638292

AMD say the Steam Machine is "on track" for an early 2026 release - Sopuli

To be honest, I expected RAM prices would push back the release date. But AMD would know more about than I would.

Show threadneo2478Feb 4
I’m really dubitating between a steam machine or a framework desktop, which will he a bit more money but more powerful.
Show threadlocahosr443

I would think the framework would be somewhere around twice the price per performance but we won’t know until release.

Seems like if you’re leaning framework a self build makes more sense. I don’t see the value proposition of a framework desktop if you’re technically literate enough to be on lemmy.

Feb 4 at 8:37pmWeb
Show threadneo2478Feb 4
I am leaning to the framework over self built because I like the power efficiency and want to support a company that I believe in. Also I refuse to give NVIDIA any money even if its indirectly by purchasing a used gpu.
Show threadzergtoshiFeb 4
AMD and Intel offer quite nice GPUs.
I recently purchased a Radeon RX 9060 XT with 16 GB RAM. It does the job.
Show threadzergtoshiFeb 4
AMD and Intel offer quite nice GPUs.
I recently purchased a Radeon RX 9060 XT with 16 GB RAM. It does the job.
Show threadSunkCostStrategyFeb 4

It’s not a particular support worthy company IMO theregister.com/…/framework_linux_controversy/

If you want the devices for technical reasons, sure, but from moral standpoint they aren’t better than the next tech company.

Framework flame war erupts over support of politically polarizing Linux projects

: Laptop maker's apolitical endorsement of politically contentious projects meets resistance

The Register
Show threadCortFeb 4
Just remember the framework doesn’t have a pcie slot long enough for a graphics upgrade down the road, it’s only 4.0x4