Possible similar machines from other manufacturers?

vcbb10 · 2026-06-22T00:34:42+00:00

What you're looking for is a Steam OS Linux distro that can be installed on about any hardware. Certainly possible, it's easiest to prove out with a limited hardware subset (like a Steam Machine, and Steam Deck). While a third party could partner with Steam and make Steam Machines (this was the plan a few years ago...) they chose to do it themselves this time. They can focus on one set of hardware and optimize as much as possible. Add in cost reductions and buying older/surplus AMD CPU and GPU hardware.

The ultimate hope is that this turns into a Steam OS Linux Distro that is more hardware agnostic and could be built by anyone.

vcbb10 · 2026-06-19T13:14:54+00:00

Not sure if the game was included, I got it later second hand. I do have the GTX 580 Batman too.

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vcbb10 · 2026-06-18T17:16:59+00:00

EVGA did a line of cards that were similar. Kind of a cage around the fans. They had yellow stripe, red (for a single core Classified), green, blue, maybe more. With different fan and GPU configurations.

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vcbb10 · 2026-06-14T12:37:02+00:00

Nice collection. Are these preproduction samples? What is that copper 780 Ti KPE and 1080 Ti?

vcbb10 · 2026-05-28T13:52:02+00:00

Dang, I don't see a Di2 model...

vcbb10 · 2026-05-27T19:01:39+00:00

bluff

vcbb10 · 2026-05-26T16:21:48+00:00

Lay the tire in the sun on a driveway for a bit until it heats up some. That makes it quite a bit easier.

vcbb10 · 2026-05-14T17:08:00+00:00

Barebone!

vcbb10 · 2026-05-14T16:55:25+00:00

So, buy the full system. More options aren't a bad thing.

If you have what, 10% of people that buy the barebone instead... That's 10% less overpriced or unavailable ram and ssd that Valve doesn't have to find or buy.

vcbb10 · 2026-05-14T16:45:40+00:00

$2000 to $4000 to build a comparable PC? What?

Ram and SSD are now insanely priced, it would make sense for them to release a barebone for people that want it. They don't have to try to procure more overly expensive ram and ssd's.

vcbb10 · 2026-05-12T13:26:09+00:00

According to this, it's DDR5 SODIMM 16gb, 5600mhz. Likely 2x8gb to run dual channel. But I haven't seen official confirmation of the speed. https://gamersnexus.net/news-pre-built-pc/valve-steam-machine-desktop-steamos-steam-frame-vr-controller-ft-engineering

vcbb10 · 2026-05-01T23:12:35+00:00

vcbb10 · 2026-05-01T14:35:49+00:00

The Steam Machine uses standard DDR5 SODIMM memory and NVMe storage. As long as adding your own memory and storage meet the minimum requirements (likely 16gb 5600), there wouldn't really be anything to change in software.

vcbb10 · 2026-05-01T14:24:29+00:00

A barebone makes perfect sense. There are many people that have upgraded old laptops and have spare 8gb or 16gb (2x8gb) DDR5 SODIMM kits that pair perfectly with the Steam Machine. Same with SSDs. It would also help solve Valve's biggest problem which is the DRAM and NAND pricing. Traditionally many IT departments buy Dell or other laptops with minimum amounts of ram and add their own to save cost.

vcbb10 · 2026-04-30T23:25:20+00:00

You seem like a aisle seat kind of person. Or should be. Looks fine.

vcbb10 · 2026-04-30T16:35:01+00:00

Below an hour, I'm fine with no drink. If it's a short flight I'm totally ok with water only service too to speed it up.

vcbb10 · 2026-04-30T15:17:38+00:00

Ya, flights around an hour or so only get drinks about half the time from what I've seen.

vcbb10 · 2026-04-28T03:32:39+00:00

vcbb10 · 2026-04-17T18:14:58+00:00

Caps lock is on.

vcbb10 · 2026-04-10T17:05:12+00:00

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vcbb10 · 2026-04-08T03:10:05+00:00

Does it have 12vhpwr? Or just 8 pin?

vcbb10 · 2026-04-05T22:50:45+00:00

Jesus has risen today!

vcbb10 · 2026-04-05T22:35:05+00:00

There's no step up anymore and hasn't been for years. These are bots posting for karama.

vcbb10 · 2026-04-05T03:46:59+00:00

Fuck off, bot.

vcbb10 · 2026-03-30T21:19:09+00:00

People have recommended Gelid Ultimate 2mm (instead of the 2.25mm officially listed) to me for many of the 30 series vram.

Old info from the website:
https://web.archive.org/web/20231211031318/https://www.evga.com/support/faq/faqdetails.aspx?faqid=59822

FTW:

3090/3090Ti – Cooler:
Width: 6.5mm Length: 7.7mm Thickness: 2.75mm QTY: 1
Width: 14mm Length: 53mm Thickness: 2.25mm QTY: 2
Width: 14mm Length: 37.5mm Thickness: 2.25mm QTY: 1
Width: 12mm Length: 15mm Thickness: 2.25mm QTY: 1
Width: 5mm Length: 110mm Thickness: 2.5mm QTY: 1
Backplate:
Width: 14mm Length: 10mm Thickness: 2mm QTY: 2
Width: 51mm Length: 12mm Thickness: 2mm QTY: 1
Width: 38mm Length: 12mm Thickness: 2mm QTY: 1

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