{
  "id": 12908824,
  "title": "All hail the long steam machine, Pimax's new SteamOS-ready mini PC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/all-hail-the-long-steam-machine-pimaxs-new-steamos-ready-mini-pc",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-08T16:17:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/steam-machines/all-hail-the-long-steam-machine-pimaxs-new-steamos-ready-mini-pc/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pimax has unveiled its latest mini PC, the Spation, which is designed to be SteamOS-ready. The device boasts impressive specifications, including either an RX 9070 XT or RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, a Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, 32 GB of DDR5 RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and a 1000 W SFX power supply. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and a range of ports, such as DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1, USB4, and USB 3.2 Gen 2. The Spation features a modular design with a removable rear panel, allowing for easy access to the Mini-ITX motherboard, two DIMMs, power supply, and GPU. While there is concern about the graphics card's cooling, the overall layout appears to be efficient and well-planned. The Spation aims to offer a more powerful mini PC solution for high-end VR experiences, compact and portable enough to be moved close to a TV for virtual reality sessions. Pimax plans to provide both Windows and SteamOS support for the Spation, although Windows is considered the more user-friendly option for VR applications.",
  "summary": "It looks like a Steam Machine, and it runs SteamOS, so it must be a steam machine.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "PC Gamer",
        "title": "Pimax says 'I'll have what Valve's having' as it announces new wireless VR headset, foveated streaming, updated controllers, and long Steam Machine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/pimax-says-ill-have-what-valves-having-as-it-announces-new-wireless",
        "published": "2026-10-08T16:17:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}