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drfish
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Insane Steam Machine Deal?

Mon Nov 23, 2015 4:12 pm

This Steams almost too good to be true...

If you make good configuration choices:

CPU: i3-4160
Mobo: ASRock H81m-ITX
GPU: GTX 950
RAM: 8GB 1600Mhz
SSD: 256GB

$327 after MIR

Jump to a 300w Silverstone PSU for another $16.

That also includes a Steam controller and free copies of Portal 2 and Rocket League... :o The CPU and GPU alone are $250+ on NewEgg...

Edit: Looks like it also qualifies for a free headset, mouse pad, and 360 controller (after another rebate). Am I missing something or is that a crazy awesome deal?
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whm1974
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Re: Insane Steam Machine Deal?

Mon Nov 23, 2015 4:24 pm

If it isn't, then I would hurry and get it before the deal expires.
 
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Re: Insane Steam Machine Deal?

Mon Nov 23, 2015 4:28 pm

I don't need it, and no one I knows needs it, but it is still killing me not to buy it... Would make a heck of a prize system for the BBQ but can't justify... :-?
 
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Re: Insane Steam Machine Deal?

Mon Nov 23, 2015 4:32 pm

If I was in the market for a cheap computer, then I would consider getting it. However I would install a one or two terabyte HDD after I got it. 256 GB is too small these days for a gaming system.
 
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Re: Insane Steam Machine Deal?

Mon Nov 23, 2015 10:07 pm

I just checked Steam and the cheaper model is sold out.
 
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Re: Insane Steam Machine Deal?

Tue Nov 24, 2015 7:05 am

Yeah, it was gone about 2 hours after I started the thread. Probably the best deal I'll see all week. :-?
 
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Re: Insane Steam Machine Deal?

Tue Nov 24, 2015 7:48 am

You could check again Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Maybe the Zotac NEN steam Machine will be on sale...
 
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Re: Insane Steam Machine Deal?

Tue Nov 24, 2015 7:54 am

I could have gotten it if I wanted to, I'm just saying I didn't have a reason to and I'm guessing there won't be another deal all week that tempts me to buy something I don't need more than that one.
 
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Re: Insane Steam Machine Deal?

Tue Nov 24, 2015 8:09 am

I don't know if I would like the desktop style case. I wouldn't have any room on my desk for it. With a tower I can stick it under my desk. However the Alienware and Zotac Steam Machines I would have room for.

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