How much would the Steam Machine cost to build?

Valve revealed the second-generation Steam Machine with a base price of $1,049, selling the compact PC nearly at cost. This price is significantly higher than a PS5 and exceeded initial expectations. However, building an equivalent desktop PC is possible for under $900 by leveraging Amazon Prime Day deals and PCPartPicker. Users can utilize Linux-based SteamOS or Bazzite on self-built hardware to achieve a more affordable alternative during a difficult time for gaming PC sales.