# Well, that explains the expensive Steam Machine: Valve can't negotiate with RAM companies for better prices because "if we say no, then they never talk to us again"

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- **Source:** [Gamesradar](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/well-that-explains-the-expensive-steam-machine-valve-cant-negotiate-with-ram-companies-for-better-prices-because-if-we-say-no-then-they-never-talk-to-us-again/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3bce7277d114dc16fa5c86)
- **Published:** 2026-06-24
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #steam
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a3bce7277d114dc16fa5c86

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