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- Arkay Dubya
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Arkay Dubya Wed Nov 11, 2015 11:19 pm
Anybody taking a look at the new Steam Machines?
The Steam link looks a particularly affordable an good option - essentially using the hardware of your PC and converting it to a console style setup with more integrated functions for the Steam controllers.
The Steam link looks a particularly affordable an good option - essentially using the hardware of your PC and converting it to a console style setup with more integrated functions for the Steam controllers.
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TDA Thu Nov 12, 2015 9:12 am
WTF you talking about?
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Arkay Dubya Thu Nov 12, 2015 8:40 pm
I knew this would be a popular thread 
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glasgowronnie Fri Nov 13, 2015 3:11 am
TDA wrote:WTF you talking about?
Was going to ask the same
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Tans Tache Fri Nov 13, 2015 6:52 am
Even I ain't got a scooby.....
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Rhys Fri Nov 13, 2015 9:15 am
Arkay...I wouldn't bother in all honesty.
Firstly, the steam machines run off steam OS ( a reskinned linux) which basically means that only about 15% of steams library actually works currently..though I'm sure this would change if there was a massive uptake.
Secondly, you are basically buying a mini-pc and the specs you are getting for the money you would spend are not great value... in fact, it's a bit of a rip imo.
You would be much better off building a pc from scratch..super simple to do, cheaper with better specs and a lot of fun too!
As long as your tv had an hdmi input, you could slot a micro pc tower right in next to your tv, plug your xbox controller into a usb port and there we go! A 'steam box' that is cheaper with better specs and that runs all the games available on steam!
(This should have been my first contribution on the forum following my sabbatical...darn it.)
Firstly, the steam machines run off steam OS ( a reskinned linux) which basically means that only about 15% of steams library actually works currently..though I'm sure this would change if there was a massive uptake.
Secondly, you are basically buying a mini-pc and the specs you are getting for the money you would spend are not great value... in fact, it's a bit of a rip imo.
You would be much better off building a pc from scratch..super simple to do, cheaper with better specs and a lot of fun too!
As long as your tv had an hdmi input, you could slot a micro pc tower right in next to your tv, plug your xbox controller into a usb port and there we go! A 'steam box' that is cheaper with better specs and that runs all the games available on steam!
(This should have been my first contribution on the forum following my sabbatical...darn it.)
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glasgowronnie Fri Nov 13, 2015 9:41 am
You lost me after firstly
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Arkay Dubya Fri Nov 13, 2015 9:08 pm
Welcome back Rhys! Are you happy to be back in Barry?
I did build a PC of my own years ago, not sure I could manage it now though. Have you got a good resource you use / read up on?
I did build a PC of my own years ago, not sure I could manage it now though. Have you got a good resource you use / read up on?
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Tyrion Tannister Fri Nov 13, 2015 9:44 pm
Yeah, steam machines are overpriced and underpowered if you have the confidence to step out on your own.
Put it this way - I got laughed at when I told my friends I was buying 1200 pound of PC parts and putting it together with no prior experience beyond changing some ram ten years ago. But I didn't break anything!
Put it this way - I got laughed at when I told my friends I was buying 1200 pound of PC parts and putting it together with no prior experience beyond changing some ram ten years ago. But I didn't break anything!
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Arkay Dubya Sat Nov 14, 2015 1:38 am
I wouldn't consider a Steam machine anyway for the reasons you both stated. I was looking at the Steam Link though as that was only £40 but reviews have not been kind and a £5 HDMI cable will probably have to suffice until they can (IF they can) iron out the kinks.
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Cyncoedslumdog Sat Nov 14, 2015 2:10 am
Are you saying you can power up your pc with a kettle?
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Arkay Dubya Sat Nov 14, 2015 2:30 am
Yes and you can Tesla power your stairlift too - just not too much or you'll end up re-enacting The Green Mile... 
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TDA Sat Nov 14, 2015 11:02 am
I tried the boiling kettle thing with my laptop, so I will be posting from my mobile for a while. ......
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Tyrion Tannister Sat Nov 14, 2015 8:08 pm
TDA wrote:I tried the boiling kettle thing with my laptop, so I will be posting from my mobile for a while. ......
Did you plug it into your modem first? Amateur mistake.
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