In brief: The Steam Machine's software is fully customizable, allowing users to install non-Steam apps and even different operating systems. Two recent modding projects aim to substantially boost the Steam Machine's performance. Meanwhile, a recent video (above) from German YouTuber Techmagnet outlines how to completely disassemble the Steam Machine and insert a custom-built water block. Ultimately, the Steam Machine's biggest weakness is its price, which starts at $1,049 due to soaring memory costs. Still, the company is selling as many Steam Machines as it can build, and new orders are currently waitlisted.