Valve will finally let you build your own Steam Machine with SteamOS for desktop
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If you don't get lucky with Valve's Steam Machine reservation system, you can make your own Steam Machine instead. Valve says that "starting with the SteamOS 3.8 release, you can put together your own Steam Machine using whatever PC parts you want." SteamOS 3.8.10 launched last week with a slew of updates, including "improved compatibility with recent Intel and AMD platforms." Alongside that improved compatibility, Valve is giving gamers the green light to install SteamOS on their own desktops.
In an interview with The Verge, Valve's Pierre-Loup Griffais said Valve has been "rolling out improvements to [SteamOS] so it's more compatible wit …
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- Google NewsValve’s new Steam Machine verification system is silent on these Steam Deck-busters - Ars Technicaabout 2 months ago
- Tom's Hardware Valve releases drivers, notes to make Windows work on Steam hardware, but refuses to support it — tells users it doesn’t offer support for ‘Windows on Steam Hardware,’ gaming company provides resources ‘as is’ about 2 months ago
- The RegisterValve opens Steam Machine pre-orders with queue lottery and hefty prices amid AI squeeze2 months ago
- The VergeValve confirms it’s working with Intel and Nvidia on SteamOS for more GPUs2 months ago
- GizmodoEven Valve Knows You May Be Better Off With a Cheaper Steam Machine Alternative2 months ago
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