[retired]

I want to go one step further and be able to add the CPU and GPU myself. Would also make future upgrades easier.

Maybe someone can invent a universal system to allow CPU and GPU upgrades on a desktop computer.

[pitched]

Fewer people than ever are comfortable doing that, even though the information on how is easier to get than ever.

I hope a repairable and upgradable Steam Machine would help more people dip their toes into it.

[retired]

I fully understand being uncomfortable with a CPU swap, but a GPU swap isn't difficult.

Valve also could have gone the Framework route of releasing a motherboard+CPU combo so you can upgrade later down the line just by swapping the board out.

I guess they can earn more money by soldering everything on the board and having you buy a completely new PC every time you want to upgrade.

[Ekaros]

That would include trade off of locking yourself to single form factor. Less of issue with laptops with decades of design behind them. But unlikely to be preferable for first design you make.

[retired]

You could use mini-ITX form factor.