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Get the HBADA X7 today — and don't forget to use our exclusive discount code below! · Official Website: https://bit.ly/4os1DpX | Code: nerdnest5 · Amazon: https://amzn.to/4osqFFo | Code: NERDNEST5 Valve has officially released SteamOS 3.8 for all AMD hardware, effectively letting you build your own Steam Machine for free. In this video, we break down why the official Steam Machine’s $1,049 price tag is so high and whether its premium design, quiet performance, and console-like experience still make it a worthwhile investment. Pre-built post - https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxoE_jHoZ469a2b9qwzrn9O7sQu_3wCUPe @Dave2D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Huw11M9aaMk @LinusTechTips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tI1SoMj5vg @pcgamer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCeJH_kTbzE Valve can't get ram @GamersNexus https://youtu.be/66QzlDewigE?si=BTa-xNioebhDEFMB&t=753 🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1 ——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ——————————— ▶️Support on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/NerdNestPodcast ▶️Join us! https://www.youtube.com/nerdnest/join ▶️Humble Bundle Partner Link - https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=nerdnest ▶️ Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/4lzF4wY ▶️Nerd Nest Merch - https://nerdnest.dashery.com/ ——————————— ⚠️CONNECT ——————————— ▶️ VOICECAST - https://voicecast.app/nerdnest ▶️ BLUESKY - https://bsky.app/profile/nerdnest.tv ▶️ NERD NEST DISCORD - http://nerdnest.tv/discord ▶️THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@billfairchild ▶️ NERD NEST TWEETS - https://twitter.com/NerdNestTV ——————————— 🎧PODCASTS ——————————— ▶️ THE NERD NEST PODCAST- http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnest ▶️ 143 PIXELS - http://nerdnest.tv/143 ——————————— ⚙️GEAR I USE ——————————— ➡️GEAR I USE - https://www.amazon.com/shop/nerdnest 💵Nerd Nest may receive a commission on sales of items linked above. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. 00:00 Introduction & Today's Topics 00:23 Huge Steam OS News 01:27 Sponsor: Habata X7 Smart Ergonomic Chair 03:11 Steam OS 3.8: Now for Everyone (AMD) 04:14 Valve's Official Update & Supported Hardware 06:22 The Nvidia Support Situation 07:23 Why the Steam Machine Price is $1,049 11:11 Reason 1: Form Factor & Living Room Appeal 12:53 Reason 2: Whisper Quiet Performance 14:00 Reason 3: Massive Steam Library Access 14:35 Reason 4: First-Party Software/Hardware Integration 16:42 Reason 5: No Subscriptions (Total Cost of Ownership) 19:04 Is it Worth the Price? 20:08 Steam Frame Rumors & Price Guesses 21:59 Half-Life 3 Speculation & Wrap Up #HBADA #HbadaX7 #SmartErgoChair #ErgonomicChair #DeskSetup