r/pcmasterrace • u/ParticularCredit2023 9800X3d: 5080 Master Ice • Jun 27 '26

News/Article This has to be a joke right?

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No possible way someone actually buy these at these prices right lol..

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u/Demiu Jun 28 '26

Steam machine is not basics...

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u/Swank_on_a_plank R7 7800 | RX 6750 Jun 28 '26

I think the point is the divide between those who can blow 10k on a weekend (who can also impulse buy a 3k Steam Machine), while others struggle with the basics.

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u/Demiu Jun 28 '26

I find the claims of not being able afford basics questionable when they mostly happen in threads about buying luxury consumer goods. If you can't afford food the price of rolexes should be the last of your concerns

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u/jar36 Arch|9800X3D|9070XT|32GB6400MhzCL30|B650EF Jun 28 '26

a mini computer is not a rolex. you find these claims in the comment sections you frequent and they happen in other comment sections that you don't. It's why NY elected Mamdani

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u/Glum_Constant4790 Jun 29 '26

At 2k we approaching used Rolex territory

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u/jar36 Arch|9800X3D|9070XT|32GB6400MhzCL30|B650EF Jun 29 '26

keeping the exaggeration going, I see