Built-in GPU and VRAM with the CPU, RAM and cooling optional.
I don’t think that’d be a wise idea. After watching Valve interviews, it’s clear that they designed the entire system around a specific max TDP. Apparently they figured out the TDP, picked a fan to move it, then designed the rest of the cooling system based on that.
If you start swapping out different CPU’s that’ll change the TDP and very quickly become a problem. Plus, the CPU is soldered to the board. Having a socket to allow for swapping would require a redesign of the cooling to account for the increased height
4am@lemmy.zip 2 days ago
Why would anyone who’s in the market for a by-itself motherboard ever want something you can get as a modular piece as a built-in to another expensive piece?
Besides, if you want everything soldered on you can just buy a laptop motherboard.
Or a Mac
echodot@feddit.uk 2 days ago
For the same reason that people are interested in the steam machine. It’s nice to be able to just throw some money at people and get a complete product. I can see businesses getting these things if they need a moderately powerful GPU for business reasons. In less valve go utterly mad on the pricing here it’s going to be much better value for money than a Mac mini, and it’ll have better compatibility with existing software as well.
rafoix@lemmy.zip 1 day ago
“I’m not interested in that product. It is impossible for someone to be interested in that product.”
rafoix@lemmy.zip 2 days ago
For the same reason there’s other options. Having options alone is more than enough reason.
A motherboard with a built-in GPU has obvious price, cooling design and size advantages.
The only things I suggest to be soldered are the GPU and the VRAM since GPUs are extremely sensitive to their memory setup. CPUs can use off-the-shelf stuff without issue.
ms_lane@lemmy.world 2 days ago
The niche is already filled by NUC sized PCs from China.
rafoix@lemmy.zip 2 days ago
Where would one be able to see their stock? All I seem to find are $1500 PCs.