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Earlier today, Valve announced the November launch date for Steam Machines, console-like PC gaming rigs that run SteamOS on a Linux variant.
Dell was the first to announce details of its selection of Alienware Steam Machines, which will range in price from $449 to $749.
Cyberpower is now detailing its Syber Steam Machines which run for $499, $729 or $1419 depending on the specs. As with the Alienware Steam Machines, Syber ship on Nov. 10, with some pre-orders shipping out to customers early on Oct. 16.
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Here's the breakdown on the three Syber Steam Machines:
$499 Steam Machine X
- Intel Core i3 - 3.6 GHz
- nVidia GTX 750 w/1GB GDDR5
- 4GB DDR3
- 500GB SATA III HDD
- 1x1 802.11 ac/g/n Wireless
- Steam Controller optional
$729 Steam Machine P
- Intel Core i5 - 3.4 GHz
- nVidia GTX 960 w/2GB GDDR5
- 8GB DDR3
- 1TB SATA III HDD
- 1x1 802.11 ac/g/n Wireless
- Steam Controller optional
$1419 Steam Machine X
- Intel Core i7 - 4 GHz
- nVidia GTX 980 w/4GB GDDR5
- 16GB DDR3
- 1TB SATA III HDD
- 1x1 802.11 ac/g/n Wireless
- Steam Controller optional
The Alienware machines all include a Steam Controller, where Syber charges an extra $50 for them.
The Sybers can be modified during the process of ordering (with the price changing accordingly), but Alienware's can't be.
While both can be modified once you purchase them, Alienware's Steam Machine features a GPU built into the motherboard, while Syber uses standard Nvidia graphics cards.
More Steam Machines are expected to be announced from other manufacturers over the coming weeks.
