{"product_id":"the-machine-killer","title":"The Machine Killer","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"ppn-listing\" class=\"ppn-listing\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"brand-strip\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hero cut-corner\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Machine Killer\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tagline\"\u003eSteam Machine performance, for less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"subline\"\u003eA genuinely portable AM4 ITX gaming PC built to comfortably out-muscle Valve's Steam Machine at 1080p — with full Windows 11 compatibility thrown in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-chips\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"chip\"\u003eNvidia RTX 3070 8GB\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"chip\"\u003eRyzen 5 5600XT\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"chip\"\u003e16GB DDR4 3200MHz\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"chip\"\u003e512GB NVMe SSD\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"chip\"\u003eCompact ITX Chassis w\/ Carry Handle\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"chip\"\u003e650W 80+ Gold SFX PSU\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003eThe Build\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel purple\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Machine Killer was built with one target in mind: beat the Steam Machine at its own game. A desktop-class Ryzen 5 5600XT and full-size RTX 3070 give this compact ITX rig significantly more headroom than the Steam Machine's laptop-derived RDNA 3 graphics, while a proper carry handle keeps it just as easy to move between the living room and the desk. Match it 512GB for 512GB on storage, and this is the console-beating alternative for anyone who wants their Steam library and their competitive shooters running properly, on a screen of their choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eAMD Ryzen 5 5600XT\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eGraphics\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eRTX 3070 8GB GDDR6\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eMemory\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e16GB DDR4 3200MHz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e512GB NVMe SSD\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003eFull Specification\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eCPU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eAMD Ryzen 5 5600XT\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eMotherboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eASRock A520M-ITX\/ac (AM4, Mini-ITX, built-in WiFi)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eGraphics Card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003ePalit GeForce RTX 3070 GamingPro 8GB (refurbished - fully warrantied)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eMemory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003e16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200MHz, heatsink-equipped (refurbished - fully warrantied)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eBIWIN Black Opal MV3500 512GB NVMe Gen3 SSD\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eCase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eCompact Mini-ITX chassis, mesh panelling, built-in carry handle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eCooling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eThermalright AXP90-X36 low-profile air cooler\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eCase Fans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003e120x15mm slim FDB PWM intake fan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003e650W 80+ Gold, fully modular SFX\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eOperating System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eWindows 11\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-panel cut-corner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"header\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTop Trumps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow The Machine Killer stacks up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003e72\/100\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-track\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-fill\" style=\"width: 72%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eAesthetics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003e70\/100\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-track\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-fill\" style=\"width: 70%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eStreaming Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003e50\/100\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-track\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-fill\" style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eUpgrade Path\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"score\"\u003e45\/100\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-track\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meter-fill\" style=\"width: 45%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🎮 Will this really beat the Steam Machine?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Steam Machine runs a laptop-derived RDNA 3 GPU roughly equivalent to a Radeon RX 7600M, held to a strict power and thermal budget to keep it quiet in a living room. The RTX 3070 in this build is a full desktop graphics card, with a Ryzen 5 5600XT CPU that outpaces the Steam Machine's mobile-class chip in most games. You'll see noticeably higher, more consistent frame rates at 1080p, including in Call of Duty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e📦 Is this graphics card new or used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RTX 3070 in this build is a used card, sourced from a trusted supplier and covered by warranty. This keeps the price down without compromising on the performance you're getting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🧳 How portable is it really?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chassis includes a built-in carry handle and is genuinely compact, making it easy to move between a desk setup and a TV in the living room, just like the Steam Machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🔧 Can I upgrade this down the line?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's genuine headroom on storage and memory: the case includes a spare drive bay for an additional SSD, and the motherboard supports up to 32GB of RAM if you want to double up down the line. This is an AM4 platform though, which is now a mature and cost-effective ecosystem rather than the latest generation, so CPU upgrade options are more limited than on newer platforms, and the compact case will also cap the size of any future GPU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🖥️ What resolution and games is this built for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis build is optimised for 1080p gaming, with Call of Duty specifically in mind. The RTX 3070's 8GB of VRAM handles 1080p comfortably, though it isn't intended as a 1440p or 4K machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"footer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"logo\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt by hand, tested before it leaves us, and shipped fully insured next working day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pink Parsnip Computers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59854383841664,"sku":null,"price":999.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/7390\/7072\/files\/TheMachineKiller_e48369b9-dee0-473d-a998-5950fe9f4c0c.png?v=1789148505","url":"https:\/\/www.pinkparsnipcomputers.co.uk\/products\/the-machine-killer","provider":"Pink Parsnip Computers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}