I know that the specs were revealed in the Steam Universe group thread some days ago..Any news on the price and specs?
No prices yet, as far as I know (they are on Beta test phase right now, with 300 units in the wild or so), but with those specs, I don't think it will be cheaper than a Xbone or a PS4..
- GPU: some units with NVIDIA Titan, some GTX780, some GTX760, and some GTX660
- CPU: some boxes with Intel : i7-4770, some i5-4570, and some i3
- RAM: 16GB DDR3-1600 (CPU), 3GB DDR5 (GPU)
- Storage: 1TB/8GB Hybrid SSHD
- Power Supply: Internal 450w 80Plus Gold
- Dimensions: approx. 12 x 12.4 x 2.9 in high
The round thingamajigs can be mapped to act like a set of buttons.I don't really care it's ugly, my concern is how to play games with that controller; seems like the button layout looks weird to use for many game genres.
Overall, I am just skeptical, not discouraging innovation, specially since the dude in the video said it was a little weird to use.
No, actually it is. Steambox is basically a pre-built PC with SteamOS installed, so as long as your parts are compatible with it you can update it as much as you want.
this aint a xbone or ps4 broI'm sure the parts are proprietary and overpriced nonetheless
Yup pretty much. Not much different in it.This is basically a PC with a custom Linux and a special controller right?
I know that the specs were revealed in the Steam Universe group thread some days ago..
Anyone catch any info on how these boxes handle temps under heavy loads?
I was about to partition my disc but looks like I'll need to wait a while before jumping SteamOS bandwagon. I already have a partition with Ubuntu 13.10 anyways.From the FAQ, the specs you'll need to run steamOS are as follows:
- Intel or AMD 64-bit capable processor
- 4GB or more memory
- 500GB or larger disk
- NVIDIA graphics card (AMD and Intel graphics support coming soon)
- UEFI boot support
- USB port for installation
I was about to partition my disc but looks like I'll need to wait a while before jumping SteamOS bandwagon. I already have a partition with Ubuntu 13.10 anyways.
all in all the Steam Machine looks like a more powerful HTPC, nothing new though.
I'm trying to assemble a HTPC but with all the new game releases and PS4 I have no money at the moment, only need the graphic card to finish, nothing to powerful a Nvidia GT640 low profile.
when finish assembling that sure I'll install SteamOS, and if someone figure out how to install dolphin and fully use Dualshock 4 controllers(I mean with touchpad included) inside SteamOS I can even ditch Windows for my Wii HD plans.
No partitioning. According to reports, you have to clear out a 1TB or greater HDD, so unless you have a huge HDD (Like me, but I hoard on Windows), then you can't install it without clearing everything for it.
For me it looks like debian with steam desktop environment (*^ω^*)This is basically a PC with a custom Linux and a special controller right?