About this episode

The Full Nerd gang discusses the Steam Machine launch and presents their $1050 PC build challenge.

Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers all of the news surrounding the Steam Machine launch (including the Dbrand Companion Cube), and what kind of PC the crew would build with $1050 (instead of buying a Steam Machine). And of course we answer questions live! Builds: Adam 1: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/adampatrickmurray/saved/sZ8BhM Adam 2: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/adampatrickmurray/saved/JPsNgs Adam 3: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/adampatrickmurray/saved/4dt2bv Alaina 1: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/werkerbee/saved/HP3DkL Alaina 2: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/werkerbee/saved/MDcK23 Glenn: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/HrZKqd Alex: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/seraph621/saved/FdDH8d Timecodes: (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:07) Steam Machine launch (00:49:12) $1050 PC build challenge (01:57:30) Q&A (02:03:39) Outro Links: - Steam Machine hardware rival build: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3173750/valves-steam-machine-is-pricey-i-built-a-diy-rival-for-150-less.html - Steam Machine scalping…

People in this episode

Hosts: Adam Patrick Murray, Brad Chacos, Alaina Yee, Will Smith

Topics covered

• PC building
• Steam Machine launch
• gaming news
• PC build challenge
• live Q&A

Keywords

• PC building
• Steam Machine
• gaming
• Dbrand Companion Cube
• build challenge

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Steam Machine, Dbrand Companion Cube

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