Steam Machine is awesome, got my 512GB + Controller last week. Upgraded SSD to 2TB and added an extra 16GB stick of RAM. Triple booted SteamOS/Arch/Windows. Great little gaming box that also doubles as a travel PC.
The DRAM that came in it was SK Hynix 5600, but having mixed sticks has not been a problem for me. I've used it quite a bit on all 3 operating systems with no memory concerns.
The SSD was just whatever was available on eBay for a decent price, any NVMe will work. If you get a normal size 2280 drive you need to relocate the standoff because the included drive is a small 2230 drive (same size as the Steam Deck uses). Moving the standoff is pretty easy so you can accommodate either size NVMe SSD.
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SatansMaggotyCumFart@piefed.world · 15 pts · 25d
I’m loving my steam machine so far it fits in my living room perfectly.
NeatNit@discuss.tchncs.de · 11 pts · 25d
I'm assuming/hoping you configured the LED strip to be all red to match :D
SatansMaggotyCumFart@piefed.world · 6 pts · 25d
I put it on red patrol for a bit of cheeky movement.
csolisr@hub.azkware.net · 13 pts · 25d
As one of the many people geographically restricted from purchasing this: very good luck to those that can buy it
BrowseMan@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 23d
Same here :/
CalcProgrammer1@lemmy.today · 3 pts · 24d
Steam Machine is awesome, got my 512GB + Controller last week. Upgraded SSD to 2TB and added an extra 16GB stick of RAM. Triple booted SteamOS/Arch/Windows. Great little gaming box that also doubles as a travel PC.
luckyeddy@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 24d
I just ordered mine! Which ssd and ddr did you add in?
CalcProgrammer1@lemmy.today · 5 pts · 24d
Crucial 16GB 1x16GB DDR5 5600 CL46 SODIMM Laptop Memory PC5-44800
SanDisk Optimus 5100 2TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4
The DRAM that came in it was SK Hynix 5600, but having mixed sticks has not been a problem for me. I've used it quite a bit on all 3 operating systems with no memory concerns.
The SSD was just whatever was available on eBay for a decent price, any NVMe will work. If you get a normal size 2280 drive you need to relocate the standoff because the included drive is a small 2230 drive (same size as the Steam Deck uses). Moving the standoff is pretty easy so you can accommodate either size NVMe SSD.