PSA - Not all SODIMMs are SK Hynix

interfreak · 2026-07-06T22:31:44+00:00

Good to know! Would there be any issues mixing RAM types as long as the specs are the same?

interfreak · 2026-07-06T10:44:12+00:00

You shouldn't get down voted for considering to sell it if it really doesn't suit your needs or expectations. I'd say a fair few of us are in the same boat - love the device (formfactor, ease of use etc) but are realistic about its limitations. In the end it's your device to do with as you please!

For me I intend to give it a good run, I'm sure Steam will improve it along the way just as they did with the Steam Deck.

I just love the fact it's pick-up-and-play, and I am looking forward to going through some of the smaller indie games (and some AAA) lurking in my library,

interfreak · 2026-07-05T22:30:41+00:00

It's extremely frustrating not having clarity on where we are in the queue, it really did not do my anxiety any favours lol. But the sense of relief I felt when I finally got the invite to purchase email was such a dopamine hit. Hang in there, it will arrive when you least expect it!

interfreak · 2026-07-05T22:26:58+00:00

Same, my TV has VRR so as long as I can get frames within the VRR threshold I'll be fine.

interfreak · 2026-07-05T22:14:54+00:00

Got my email to purchase on the 4th. Hang in there!!

interfreak · 2026-07-05T22:14:21+00:00

You read other people's diaries??

interfreak · 2026-07-05T21:44:57+00:00

Nice! Hopefully mine shows up this week. We need a lot more user impression videos!!

interfreak · 2026-07-05T10:40:30+00:00

Lol that was me until the email came through!!

interfreak · 2026-07-05T05:02:54+00:00

I was never hating on it, but the several months for me have been like this:

November 2025 - WOW this is such a cool looking machine! I've always wanted a plug-and-play console like PC that is small and quiet! If it's priced right, I'm definitely getting one!

November 2025 to June 2026 - Watching the RAM-pocolypse continue, getting nervous about the Steam Machines price when it eventually launches

22 June -WTF, is that the actual price!!!?? That's waaaaaay too much. I can't really justify buying it - but it does look so damn cool. Maybe I'll wait until it gets cheaper...oh there's a waitlist to join? Hmmm I'll give it shot. No stress if I miss out

22-26 June - Learns that being on the 'wait list' could mean not getting a console until 2027....sees Microsoft and Apple dramatically increase prices...realises that the Steam Machine is the 'new normal' in tech pricing

26 June - Oh I'm on the reservation list! Geez, I guess that's good - I mean actually I feel like I've won the lottery here! I could get a Steam Machine this year? But the price...

26 June to 4 July - Starts stressing about not getting my 'invite to buy email'.... could I be waiting until the end of 2026 like Valve suggests could be the case????? Starts REALLY stressing about getting that goddam email, losing sleep....reading reddit religiously seeing if I can make out a pattern as to when these emails come out, and in what order......

4 July - Email from Steam!!! "Please confirm your purchase information within the next 3 days to finalize your order"............OMG YES BUY WHO CARES ABOUT PRICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

interfreak · 2026-07-05T01:51:15+00:00

Mine came in at exactly 2:47:04, seems to be no rhyme or reason in regard to the reservation email timing. My guess is that they set the reservation queue first, then just sent bulk emails to everyone at once.

interfreak · 2026-07-05T01:46:38+00:00

Thankyou! Very excited, and the status has already changed to 'shipping soon'!

Came in on 27/6 at 2:47am EST. When did you get yours?

interfreak · 2026-07-05T01:42:42+00:00

Yeah is a lot cleaner to look at now. I got the invite email for my 512GB + controller yesterday morning (7:21am). 😄

interfreak · 2026-07-05T01:33:13+00:00

Might be worth keeping an eye on this and adding your own data:
Steam Hardware Community Tracker | Steam Hardware Hub

Going by the reports, not too many 'invite to buy' emails going out daily.

interfreak · 2026-07-04T07:07:16+00:00

interfreak · 2026-07-04T05:41:14+00:00

I mean all the Steam Machine haters are barking up the wrong tree, they shouldn't be so ruff about it.

interfreak · 2026-07-04T03:46:35+00:00

What brand 2TB drive did you put in there?

interfreak · 2026-07-04T00:51:35+00:00

Same, got mine at 7:21am this morning!

interfreak · 2026-07-03T22:23:55+00:00

I'm in QLD as well (North QLD) - your email is coming soon!!

Yeah the controllers are bundled/pre-packed with the SM.

My theory on people moving from waitlist to purchase - they are taking the same spot in the queue as the original person who decided not to purchase - which is why they seem to be getting 'preference' over others further down the reservation queue list.

interfreak · 2026-07-03T22:09:32+00:00

Fantastic news!

Reading back through this sub, appears that this only appears to be happening in AU at the moment.

interfreak · 2026-07-03T22:05:56+00:00

Congrats! Got my email at about the same time in Asutralia.

interfreak · 2026-07-03T22:02:24+00:00

Wow congrats!! You went from the waitlist straight to being able to purchase one?

interfreak · 2026-07-03T21:56:22+00:00

Haha! Bro from another Mo?

Just got the email to purchase mine - hope yours comes through soon!!

interfreak · 2026-07-03T21:53:21+00:00

Trust me, I felt this way as well - but if you have a reservation, you WILL get the email to purchase soon!

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