This $1,400 Steam Machine alternative houses a tiny desktop GPU | The VergeSkip to main contentThe homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.The VergeThe Verge logo.TechReviewsScienceEntertainmentAIHamburger Navigation ButtonThe homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.Hamburger Navigation ButtonNavigation DrawerThe VergeThe Verge logo.Login / Sign UpcloseCloseSearchTechExpandAmazonAppleFacebookGoogleMicrosoftSamsungBusinessCreatorsMobilePolicySecurityTransportationReviewsExpandLaptopsPhonesHeadphonesTabletsSmart HomeSmartwatchesSpeakersDronesScienceExpandSpaceEnergyEnvironmentHealthEntertainmentExpandGamesTV ShowsMoviesAudioAIVerge ShoppingExpandBuying GuidesDealsGift GuidesSee All ShoppingCarsExpandElectric CarsAutonomous CarsRide-sharingScootersOther TransportationFeaturesVideosExpandYouTubeTikTokInstagramPodcastsExpandDecoderThe VergecastVersion HistoryNewslettersExpandThe Verge DailyInstallerVerge DealsNotepadOptimizerRegulatorThe StepbackArchivesStoreSubscribeFacebookThreadsInstagramYoutubeRSSThe VergeThe Verge logo.This $1,400 Steam Machine alternative houses a tiny desktop GPUComments DrawerCommentsLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...GamingCloseGamingPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All GamingNewsCloseNewsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All NewsPC GamingClosePC GamingPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All PC GamingThis $1,400 Steam Machine alternative houses a tiny desktop GPUThe Minisforum AtomMan G1 Pro looks like a powerhouseThe Minisforum AtomMan G1 Pro looks like a powerhouseby Sean HollisterCloseSean HollisterSenior EditorPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Sean HollisterNov 26, 2025, 11:35 PM UTCLinkShareIf you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.Image: MinisforumSean HollisterCloseSean HollisterPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Sean Hollister is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget.What if Valve’s Steam Machine were a 3.8-liter tower instead of a 3.8-liter cube, with a desktop-grade Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU instead of an AMD RX 7600 — plus a more powerful CPU and many faster ports? Well, it’d cost you nearly $1,500 and be called the Minisforum AtomMan G1 Pro.Minisforum is one of the only companies shipping such powerful discrete GPUs in mini-PCs, and its earlier AtomMan G7 PT is the closest thing anyone’s sold to Valve’s own spec. But the new G1 Pro might be a better competitor now it’s got an integrated power supply (like Valve) and even beefier components.The most surprising feature is a full but lilliputian desktop graphics card — look how cute it is in the render below! — that fits into the top of the chassis. (Minisforum doesn’t claim it’s upgradable, just FYI, but does boast that it offers the full 145W of power you’d get in other desktop 5060 cards.)And, in “Beast Mode,” Minisforum says it can drive the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX CPU at 100W while that GPU stays at 145W. You also get not one but two M.2 2280 slots for NVMe SSD storage, two SO-DIMM slots for up to 96GB of DDR5 RAM, and five display outputs (2x DP2.1, 1x DP 1.4, and 2x HDMI 2.1) for up to four displays at once.It’s on sale now with 32GB and 1TB for $1,440, shipping mid January — which is honestly starting to look like a decent deal now that RAM prices are out of control. There’s also a bring-your-own-RAM-and-storage barebones version for $1,040, though it’s not available to order yet.Valve still isn’t talking price yet, but I’d hope it’s more affordable than this one. Even so, Valve says it put a lot of work into cooling, noise, and wireless connectivity, and Linux drivers are still more mature on the AMD GPU side of things if you’re considering a Bazzite or SteamOS install. 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The Minisforum AtomMan G1 Pro represents a compelling, albeit expensive, alternative to Valve’s long-anticipated Steam Machine. Senior Editor Sean Hollister details the creation of this $1,440 mini-PC, which packs a significant punch with a desktop-grade Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU and a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX CPU. Notably, this device ships with an integrated power supply, mirroring Valve’s design while offering a more robust configuration than the original Steam Machine spec. The G1 Pro’s key features include a surprisingly capable discrete GPU boasting 145W of power, dual M.2 2280 NVMe SSD slots, up to 96GB of DDR5 RAM, and five display outputs for multi-monitor setups.

Minisforum has prioritized thermal management and noise reduction, alongside robust wireless connectivity. The company recognizes the ongoing maturity of Linux drivers, particularly for AMD GPUs, potentially appealing to users considering a Bazzite or SteamOS installation. Hollister acknowledges the price point, a substantial investment currently, but argues the current availability – shipping mid-January – may justify the cost, especially considering prevailing RAM prices. Moreover, a barebones version, available for $1,040 (though not yet orderable), provides flexibility for users seeking to customize their system with their preferred storage and memory.

While the final price of the Valve Steam Machine remains undisclosed, the Minisforum G1 Pro serves as a tangible, immediately available competitor. Hollister references GamersNexus’ upcoming video which includes Linux benchmarks for the desktop RTX 5060, suggesting a valuable resource for potential buyers. The device’s significant specs and integrated design position it as a serious contender, particularly for gamers and content creators seeking a compact, high-performance desktop solution, although the current cost is a significant barrier to entry.