One YouTuber has built their own $950 Steam Machine, with a custom wood panel, because 'Valve was taking too long'

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- YouTube Watch On "I can't believe I beat Valve to it" is the newest video from YouTuber Zac Builds, who, well, beat Valve to making a Steam Machine.

He says, "I don't want to just make a one-for-one copy.

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Instead, with a bit of ingenuity, I think we can make something that's cheaper, faster, and overall better than what Valve has to offer."They do caveat this brag, noting that Valve has yet to actually confirm the price of the Steam Machine, so, technically, if Gabe and the team manage to push the thing out for less than $900, Valve may win this battle.

We have our doubts about that one, though.Still, working off $1,000 top-end pricing leaks, Zac thought they could build their own machine for cheaper—hence the video.

Zac reports a "rude awakening" when shopping for parts, and that's especially true for components to fit the compact size of the Steam Machine.

"My first attempt was significantly over budget, and that doesn't even account for all the small miscellaneous parts I'm going to need along the way ## Editor's Note We'll have to wait and see how this plays out in the coming weeks. Source: [PC Gamer](https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-pcs/one-youtuber-has-built-their-own-usd950-steam-machine-with-a-custom-wood-panel-because-valve-was-taking-too-long/)