Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Episode 105: We give some additional thoughts on how bad the Steam Machine is, and yes, we think it is very bad. Then we chat briefly about the Ryzen 7 5800X3D being re-released.

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Yeah we haven't changed our mind on the Steam Machine
16:45 - Microsoft increased the price of the XBOX
21:20 - Steam Machine is the new Verge PC
28:28 - Pre Built as a HTPC
34:33 - Playstation/XBOX is easier to use than Windows
46:22 - Our thoughts on Valve
50:00 - 5800X3D is back and a good buy?
1:01:24 - Updates from Our Boring Lives

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