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PayPalReally good to see this. SteamOS had a small update recently, which is testing the waters towards a bigger update.
If you've been wondering why SteamOS updates had been so quiet, it seems Valve has been working on updating their build infrastructure. They have another update coming, to finally update the graphics drivers and kernel versions which will also be great to have.
Yesterday's update was just security updates along with package updates pulled in from Debian 8.11. See the full post about it here, here's what they said if you're unable to access at work or wherever:
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.A lot of minor package updates with security fixes and updates from Debian 8.11[www.debian.org]. As usual, some of the referenced updated packages are only used for building and aren't distributed as part of the SteamOS repository.
We have recently updated our build infrastructure and this update is intentionally kept small in order to test the waters before our upcoming kernel and graphics drivers update.
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I believe this update stopped all of the Shadowrun games from launching correctly. I can still launch them from the command line... Still good that they are actively developing.
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TheRiddick Jul 8, 2018
Most steam machines where upgradable in every respect except for the Motherboard. It would be nice if they went with a ITX standard however!
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Comandante Ñoñardo Jul 8, 2018
Quoting: liamdaweQuoting: gustavoyaraujoWhen will they starting developing exclusive titles?Exclusives are just bad, no one wants them. They push platforms, sure, but they lock you into things.
And that is the point in this industry... SteamOS itself is pointless If you don't give a real reason to the average videogame consumer for to use it...
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The Debian mailing list announced that Jessie is end of life and will no longer receive even security updates as of June. If I was maintaining a fork that still relied fairly heavily on Jessie, I would work to get it converted to Stretch ASAP.
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ElectricPrism Jul 8, 2018
Quoting: TheRiddickMost steam machines where upgradable in every respect except for the Motherboard. It would be nice if they went with a ITX standard however!
It's pretty simple --
$260 -- Dan a4 SFX
$120 - Corsair SFX PSU 600 Watt -- SF600
~$130 - Mini ITX Motherboard
~ $200 - CPU
~ $100 - RAM
~$250 - GPU
~$100 - M.2 SSD or 2.5" SSD
~$50 Noctura CPU Fan
So basically you could do a upgradable small form factor Steam Machine for $1210 not including controller, monitor/tv, keyboard, mouse.
And if you have a GPU, CPU / Ram you can knock off $550.
And if you wanna knock off another $100 you could try for a Dr Zaber Sentry instead of a Dan a4 SFX if you prefer the flat console like look like Xbox
Use an existing SSD? -$100
Last edited by ElectricPrism on 8 July 2018 at 4:49 am UTC
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As much as Steam machines and SteamOS don't really interest me personally I'm really glad to see Valve supporting it
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Quoting: GuestVery naive question but what would be the main advantages for them ? Larger hardware support ? Newer kernel features they could use ? Just not to be cut from main support ? Aren't they not taking care of the GPU driver side of things themselves already ?
I confess i know little.
Better support for newer hardware, better support for open source gpu drivers (amd/intel) and better support for controllers are in newer kernels and important for gamers.
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Quoting: ElectricPrismIt's pretty simple --
$260 -- Dan a4 SFX
$120 - Corsair SFX PSU 600 Watt -- SF600
~$130 - Mini ITX Motherboard
~ $200 - CPU
~ $100 - RAM
~$250 - GPU
~$100 - M.2 SSD or 2.5" SSD
~$50 Noctura CPU Fan
So basically you could do a upgradable small form factor Steam Machine for $1210 not including controller, monitor/tv, keyboard, mouse.
And people complained why capable Steam Machines costed $1000+. Small form is expensive, unless it strongly benefits from economy of scale AND is sold below cost in the hope to earn money through game sale (i.e. console approach to marketing).
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Sil_el_mot Jul 8, 2018
Quoting: ElectricPrismQuoting: TheRiddickMost steam machines where upgradable in every respect except for the Motherboard. It would be nice if they went with a ITX standard however!
It's pretty simple --
$260 -- Dan a4 SFX
$120 - Corsair SFX PSU 600 Watt -- SF600
~$130 - Mini ITX Motherboard
~ $200 - CPU
~ $100 - RAM
~$250 - GPU
~$100 - M.2 SSD or 2.5" SSD
~$50 Noctura CPU Fan
So basically you could do a upgradable small form factor Steam Machine for $1210 not including controller, monitor/tv, keyboard, mouse.
And if you have a GPU, CPU / Ram you can knock off $550.
And if you wanna knock off another $100 you could try for a Dr Zaber Sentry instead of a Dan a4 SFX if you prefer the flat console like look like Xbox
Use an existing SSD? -$100
i built my own steam machine 2 years ago. with help of a friend who has all the machinery in his basement. i constructed an own case for itx. but if you want it really small to fit in your shelf in your living room, this isn't that easy. and to find a suitable little case with dvd-drive isn't neither.
i still have little problems with overheating when playing games like "dying light".
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Quoting: gustavoyaraujoWhen will they starting developing exclusive titles?
Wrong question it should of been when will they start making games again ?
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