# Broken laptops can morph into Steam Machine alternatives, and the base parts cost less than 32GB RAM

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- **Source:** [Gamesradar](https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/broken-laptops-can-morph-into-steam-machine-alternatives-and-the-base-parts-cost-less-than-32gb-ram/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a5e12b7c28e587f9f573eb9)
- **Published:** 2026-07-20
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #steam
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a5e12b7c28e587f9f573eb9

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