Imagine a compact box, and inside is a jumble of PC parts: a CPU, RAM, SSD, and a cleverly engineered thermal apparatus to keep everything cool under pressure. This box is meant for running demanding games at a fair clip. Its designed to allow developers to create games around the system without any difficulty working with non standardized hardware. Right now, Iâm describing Valveâs newly revealed Steam Machine . Five years ago, I could have been describing an Xbox. But not so much anymore...