Updated
Updated · The Verge · Jun 24
Valve Says All Steam Machines Will Ship With 1x16GB RAM, Not 2x8GB
Updated
Updated · The Verge · Jun 24

Valve Says All Steam Machines Will Ship With 1x16GB RAM, Not 2x8GB

3 articles · Updated · The Verge · Jun 24

Summary

  • Valve told Gamers Nexus that every Steam Machine customers are currently signing up for will ship with a single 16GB RAM stick.
  • The clarification reverses an earlier interview statement that the PCs could come with either one 16GB module or two 8GB modules; Valve said it had misspoken.
  • Valve added that the memory setup could change in future builds, but said all currently offered units will use the 1x16GB configuration.

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