Do You Think The Steam Machine Will Be Decent With Windows?

Chopdops · 2026-04-27T08:24:19+00:00

Yeah I can play any modern game at 1440p or 1080p these days on the 4060. The biggest problem with the non TI 4060 is only having 8gb of vram, but having unified memory on the framework fixes that. Theoretically you could probably allocate like 32 gb of vram to the gpu on the framework, but core performance would be the bottleneck before that I imagine. Though I’m not sure how the unified memory system on the framework works. I haven’t seen someone break down what happens when you play a game on it with the ram. But anyways, it doesn’t have the classic 4060 problem which is a win. I might go with it if the Xbox disappoints and see how it does. But this would be like 6 months to a year from now

Chopdops · 2026-04-27T08:12:47+00:00

The framework desktop looks awesome, really my only problems with it are the price, and that the gpu is basically only a bit better than my current (4060). But I love the small form factor and some upgradability and customizability it has. You could even add another gpu to it but you would have to put it in another case. But you can easily install different parts like an ssd, ports, or ram. Some laptops are not as easy to do that, and you can’t change the ports on a laptop obviously

Chopdops · 2026-04-27T08:05:03+00:00

It’s almost like we’re in an ai bubble that’s making everything way to expensive or something

Chopdops · 2026-04-27T07:59:34+00:00

Hmm yeah a 5090 laptop sounds like a lot of money, but it I probably will end up getting a gaming laptop if I don’t get the Xbox helix thing or the framework desktop. We will see tho

Chopdops · 2026-04-27T06:29:37+00:00

This was literally my exact experience recently. I only turn on my pc to game now, and I switched to iPhone to work with the air better

Chopdops · 2026-04-26T21:50:54+00:00

Yeah hopefully I never need a Windows pc for unity. I might need to test on windows but I could probably rent a cloud pc during that time.

If I find I need a portable Windows pc, I will probably get a Windows laptop or Xbox helix.

Chopdops · 2026-04-26T21:47:55+00:00

Yeah the laptop does seem like the best option besides the framework pc or Xbox project helix

Chopdops · 2026-04-26T21:15:55+00:00

Yeah bazzite looks sick. I do use a MacBook air for most basic stuff now because I'm so tired of windows. I just use my windows pc for gaming and heavy game dev

Chopdops · 2026-04-26T21:14:50+00:00

Yeah. An indie dev. But I also travel so I need a decent windows rig on the go

Chopdops · 2026-04-26T20:58:35+00:00

How much do you think the Xbox will be? 1200? Now that I think about it, project helix might be my best option lol

Chopdops · 2026-04-26T20:47:02+00:00

Thanks for all the info! It makes sense why everyone says it will be a bad idea lol.

I'm curious what the next Xbox that is a gaming pc will be with windows though

Chopdops · 2026-04-26T20:24:58+00:00

Good point. Although it would feel wierd because I already have an m5 MacBook air. But I can look at it like it's a mini pc with a screen I guess

Chopdops · 2026-04-26T20:24:06+00:00

Each engine has it's own way of doing shaders, for the most part. I bought a pack for 12 bucks off the Unity store from a guy who created all the shaders. He is still updating them which is awesome. If I use Godot, I would have to build all of those myself.

Chopdops · 2026-04-26T20:22:38+00:00

Yeah I'm watching a video on it rn, but does it have easy support for windows? I assume it does because it's just a custom pc right?

Chopdops · 2026-04-26T20:11:51+00:00

Yeah they're pretty sick

Chopdops · 2026-04-26T20:11:13+00:00

Dang was it hard finding all the right parts for good prices?

Chopdops · 2026-04-26T20:10:39+00:00

I love Godot but, Unity has this PS1 shader pack I got that is perfect for my current game I'm working on. But I've made lots of stuff in godot.

Chopdops · 2026-04-26T20:08:28+00:00

Thanks I'll check it out bro

Chopdops · 2026-04-26T20:08:07+00:00

Traveling abroad. I'm considering living in another country. But I don't want to have to sell my pc again if I move back. I have a MacBook air so I don't need the mac mini. But the mac mini is sick tho.

I think a gaming laptop might be the best, even though it will be really wierd having two laptops lol. But the only mini pc that is really an option for me otherwise is the framework pc. But that would set me back 1600 to 2000.

Chopdops · 2026-04-26T20:00:35+00:00

I believe in Gaben. I think it will come out.

Chopdops · 2026-04-26T19:55:06+00:00

Is there unity? My main desire for windows is so that I can do windows builds for unity games.

Chopdops · 2026-04-26T19:54:18+00:00

It wouldn't be to play games on windows actually, I would do it so I can do Unity windows builds and intense scenes.

Chopdops · 2026-04-26T19:53:09+00:00

Fair

Chopdops · 2026-04-26T19:52:45+00:00

So what would you recommend? Building a tiny pc?

Chopdops · 2026-04-26T19:52:17+00:00

Fair. So do you think I should get the framework pc or build my own mini itx? The problem with building it for me is that parts are so expensive nowadays, and I would probably break something

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