Valve Opens SteamOS to Desktop PCs for Custom Steam Machines
▼ Summary
– Valve announced that with the SteamOS 3.8 release, users can build their own Steam Machine using any PC parts.
– SteamOS 3.8.10 launched with updates improving compatibility with recent Intel and AMD platforms.
– Valve is now officially allowing gamers to install SteamOS on their own desktop PCs.
– In an interview, Valve’s Pierre-Loup Griffais stated the company has been rolling out improvements to make SteamOS more compatible.
Missed out on Valve’s Steam Machine reservation system? No problem. The company now says you can build your own, using whatever desktop PC components you like. With the arrival of SteamOS 3.8, Valve is officially opening the operating system to custom hardware.
The update, SteamOS 3.8.10, launched last week and brings a long list of improvements. Chief among them is better compatibility with modern Intel and AMD platforms. That, combined with Valve’s new stance, means gamers can now install SteamOS on their own desktops without relying on pre-built hardware.
In an interview with The Verge, Valve’s Pierre-Loup Griffais explained that the company has been steadily refining SteamOS to work smoothly across a wider range of systems. “We’ve been rolling out improvements to make it more compatible with different hardware configurations,” he said. The result is a clear path for DIY Steam Machine builders who want the console-like experience on their own terms.
(Source: The Verge)
