u/Eastern-Ad113

Thinking about getting a Steam Machine - A few questions for the experts

Hi everyone! I’m considering getting a Steam Machine but I have a few practical questions before I decide if it's the right fir for me:

Payment: How does the payment process work on Steam? Do I need to have the full amount as Steam Balance in my wallet, or can I pay directly with a credit/debit card at checkout?

Upgradability: Will these units be upgradable? Can I swap out the RAM , processor, graphics card or the storage later on if I need to?

Desktop Use: Can I use the Steam Machine as a regular PC while SteamOS is installed? For example, can I browse the web, use a word processor, or install other non-gaming programs? Or do I need to install an other OS on the machine to use other?

I have not bought hardware on Steam before.

Thanks in advance for the help!

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u/Eastern-Ad113 — 12 days ago