Broken Silicon

336. Steam Machine AMBUSHES XBOX Magnus, AMD Zen 7 Halo iGPU Early Leak, Valve Frame

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Nov 18, 2025
The hosts dive into the latest leaks on AMD's Zen 7 Grimlock specs, revealing exciting details about core configurations and expected performance boosts. They also discuss Valve's ambitious Steam Machine plan, debating its potential to compete against Xbox and Sony in the console market. A major highlight is the delay rumors surrounding Nvidia's RTX 50 Super, which raises questions about future gaming hardware. Plus, they tackle the impact of AI hype and market fluctuations, making for a lively discussion on the future of tech.
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ANECDOTE

Knee Recovery And Aquascaping Hobby

  • Dan described recuperating from a knee injury while working long lab shifts and picking up aquascaping as a hobby.
  • He plans small tanks with shrimp and possibly frogs to avoid high-impact activities and relax after work.
INSIGHT

NPUs Make Sense For Mobile, Not Most Consoles

  • The hosts argue NPUs make sense for phones and laptops but are unnecessary for devices used mostly for gaming.
  • In consoles or handhelds that run GPUs near full tilt, a GPU-first design can be more efficient than adding a large NPU.
INSIGHT

Steam Machine Strategy Vs. Xbox Series S

  • Valve's Steam Machine targets the low-cost living-room PC market and could be priced under $500 to compete with Series S.
  • Running SteamOS and a single optimized hardware target helps Valve stretch limited RAM and deliver acceptable performance.
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