Blame AI: Valve’s new Steam Machine will cost gamers over US$1,000 (opens original article in a new tab)

Valve's new Steam Machine gaming PC costs over US$1,000 due to rising chip prices driven by AI demand, with the entry-level model priced at US$1,049.

• Valve's new Steam Machine gaming PC has an entry price over US$1,000 due to AI-driven chip cost increases
• The Steam Machine is a high-end PC designed for living room gaming, not a traditional console like Xbox or PlayStation
• Memory chip prices have more than tripled in the last year, affecting production and pricing of the Steam Machine