Valve confirms PC gamers can build their own Steam Machines with SteamOS 3.8
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Michael McWhertor
Summary
Valve has announced that PC gamers can build their own Steam Machines instead of buying pre-built ones, thanks to the release of SteamOS 3.8 which now supports a wide range of AMD hardware. This marks a shift from Valve's original 2015 Steam Machine initiative, which failed due to limited hardware options and high costs. The new approach allows users to install SteamOS on their own custom-built PCs, effectively turning them into Steam Machines. The update includes support for AMD GPUs (RX 5000 series and newer), AMD APUs, and various other components, though NVIDIA GPU support remains limited. This move positions SteamOS as a viable alternative to Windows for gaming, potentially expanding the PC gaming ecosystem.
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bskyValve confirms PC gamers can build their own Steam Machines with SteamOS 3.8polygon.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledValve says PC gamers can build their own, thanks to SteamOS 3.8 and support for AMD hardware.
The new approach allows users to install SteamOS on their own custom-built PCs, effectively turning them into Steam Machines.
The update includes support for AMD GPUs (RX 5000 series and newer), AMD APUs, and various other components, though NVIDIA GPU support remains limited.
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