What's your opinion on this Steam/Windows 8.1 console/PC machine?

I was checking for a Steam machine and I came across this:

Syber Vapor PC fully upgrade parts that uses Windows 8.1 with a GPU 980 GTX and I7 4790k 4.0 that costs $1500.00.. Specs are below..



CAS: SYBER VAPOR PC Gaming Console Chassis (White Color)
CONTROLLERS: Logitech F710 Wireless Gamepad
CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-4790K 4.0 GHz 8MB Intel Smart Cache LGA1150 (All Venom OC Certified)
DOCKINGSTATION: None
FAN: Intel Certified CPU Fan & Heatsink
HDD: 128GB SanDisk SATA III 6.0Gb/s SSD - 490 MB/s Read & 350 MB/s Write [-2] (Single Drive)
HDD2: 1TB SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 32MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Drive)

MEMORY: 8GB (4GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory (Corsair or Major Brand)

MOTHERBOARD: * GIGABYTE Z97N-Gaming 5 Mini-ITX w/ 802.11ac WiFi + BT 4.0, Killer GbLAN, 1 PCIe x16, 4x SATA 6Gb/s (Extreme OC Certified) [+36]
MOUSE: AZZA Optical 1600dpi Gaming Mouse with Weight Adjustable Cartridge
NETWORK: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
OS: Microsoft® Windows 8.1 (64-bit Edition) + Office 365 FREE 30 Days Trial
POWERSUPPLY: 600 Watts – SilverStone SX600-G SFX12V 80 PLUS GOLD ACTIVE PFC Power Supply [+40]
REMOTE: Mini QWERTY Keyboard with Touchpad

VIDEO: EVGA Superclocked NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 4GB GDDR5 PCIe 3.0 x16 Video Card (Maxwell) [+71] (Single Card)


Basically it's a desktop on a console shell. Is it worth the price or LOL steam machine?

 

The real question is, is the form factor and appearance more impressive than its specs and price?

Also, this should be in the OT desktop discussion thread.

 

VenomX SYBER - Power To Play

 

None of the steam machines impress me. Most people here who are even halfway tech savvy could put together a mITX system for probably less and just install the free-to-download SteamOS on it. Though that one comes with Windows.

 

steam machine in general is a joke.

all the disadvantages of pc and console all in one, and none of the advantages.

 

Lol.. I'd rather buy the new Asus G20 or whaever its called then this piece of craaaappp...

 

The G20 has a weaker CPU than this Steam machine. Plus this Steam machine is fully customizable. So why G20 is better?

 

I'd wait for the 980 8GB.

 

Yeah, I don't really care for Steam machines. I would rather build a PC myself. Where's the fun in buying a prebuilt PC?
Also, is it me, or this whole Steam machine hype got really quiet. Don't hear about it much these days.

 

Yeah, Valve probably doomed the whole project when it delayed the Steam Controller by a year.

 

rofl Intel certified fan, probably means they're just going to slap on the godawful stock cooler that can cause overheating even at stock clocks. So that "Venom OC Certified" part is a blatant lie.

And EVGA really dropped the ball on the 900 series, the only reason I'd go for EVGA this time around would be for their warranty and support. I know CyberPower doesn't allow you to choose another brand, but perhaps that's one more reason to not buy this Steam(ing pile of dog dung) machine. Sorry couldn't resist.

 

For $1500, what desktop would you recommend me that is small, with a 980gtx or better, with wifi and can plug to tv that is upgrade proof?

 

Your own Mini-ITX build.

 

This is your best, most cost-effective option. It really isn't that hard to build your own desktop computer, and of course it will be completely upgradeable in the future (standard parts, etc.).

 

A bit OT but then so is the thread..
But didn't you just buy a 780m SLI AW18 to keep your AW R2 7970m CF company ? The performance of a mITX with a single 980 and an air cooled quad core isn't going to impress you or quench your apparent thirst for power.
Might as well set your machines apart performance wise and go mATX no?
If you really want a steam machine - Why not close the lid on your laptop, throw it under your TV, plug a HDMI into it and call it a day??
Don't take this the wrong way. You should do whatever your want.. . But doesn't having 3 machines all performing about the same seem like a missed opportunity?