{"wikiid":17607,"langid":"en","namespace":"CATEGORY","title":"Steam Machine","revisionid":1470238,"contents_raw":"== Background and Identification ==\n\nThe Steam Machine is a small form factor PC announced by Valve in 2012. Not to be confused with the [link|https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/sale\/steammachine|Steam Machine|new_window=true] announced by Valve to be released in 2026. The first beta prototypes were shipped in 2013, but the concept did not enjoy a full release until 2015. Although Valve decided minimum requirements for the Steam Machines, each manufacturer for the product was free to put their own spin on the PC. While the prototype featured an Intel Core processor and a Nvidia GeForce graphics card, later hardware models from a number of manufacturers feature different components and internal designs.\n\nSteam Machines ship with Valve\u2019s custom [[Topic:Linux|Linux]]-based [link|https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Operating_system|operating system], [[Topic:SteamOS|SteamOS]], which is designed for use on a big-screen TV. Since Steam Machines use regular PC hardware, it is possible to install other systems on a Steam Machine, including Windows or other distributions of Linux. By 2018, Valve stopped promoting the Steam Machines, but they told the press that they would continue developing SteamOS as a competing gaming platform to Microsoft Windows.\n\nDepending on the design, some components in a Steam Machines\u2014usually the memory and storage\u2014are upgradeable. You can even make your own Steam Machine by [link|https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/steamos\/buildyourown|installing SteamOS] on a PC and connecting it to your TV.\n\n== Technical Specifications ==\n\nThese specifications are for the beta prototype Steam Machine. Your specs may vary by manufacturer.\n\n***Processor***\n\n* Intel Core i7 4770\n* or Core i5 4570\n* or Core i3\n\n***Graphics***\n\n* Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan\n* or GTX 780\n* or GTX 760\n* or GTX 660\n\n***Memory***\n\n* 16 GB (2x8 GB) DDR3 1600 MHz\n\n***Storage***\n\n* 1 TB hybrid hard drive with 8 GB SSD cache\n* SATA III (6 Gbit\/s)\n\n***Connections***\n\n* Two USB 2.0 ports\n* PS\/2 mouse\/keyboard port\n* Four USB 3.0 ports\n* HDMI, dual-link DVI, and DisplayPort\n* eSATA port\n* Ethernet port\n* 3.5mm audio jacks and S\/PDIF optical audio output\n\n***Power***\n\n* 450 W power supply\n\n== Steam Machines ==\n\n* [[Topic:Alienware Alpha R2]]\n\n== Additional Information ==\n\n[link|https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Steam_Machine#Valve_Steam_Machine_(prototype)|Valve Steam Machine (prototype) on Wikipedia]\n\n[link|https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SteamOS|SteamOS on Wikipedia]\n\n[link|https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/news\/gaming\/consoles\/valve-steam-box-release-date-news-and-features-1127072|Steam Machines on TechRadar]\n\n[link|https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/2013-11-04-valve-steam-machine-hands-on.html|Steam Machine prototype on Engadget]","contents_json":{"type":"doc","content":[{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Background and Identification"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"The Steam Machine is a small form factor PC announced by Valve in 2012. 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Background and Identification<\/h2><\/div>\n\n

The Steam Machine is a small form factor PC announced by Valve in 2012. Not to be confused with the Steam Machine<\/a> announced by Valve to be released in 2026. The first beta prototypes were shipped in 2013, but the concept did not enjoy a full release until 2015. Although Valve decided minimum requirements for the Steam Machines, each manufacturer for the product was free to put their own spin on the PC. While the prototype featured an Intel Core processor and a Nvidia GeForce graphics card, later hardware models from a number of manufacturers feature different components and internal designs.<\/p>\n\n

Steam Machines ship with Valve\u2019s custom Linux<\/a>-based operating system<\/a>, SteamOS<\/a>, which is designed for use on a big-screen TV. Since Steam Machines use regular PC hardware, it is possible to install other systems on a Steam Machine, including Windows or other distributions of Linux. By 2018, Valve stopped promoting the Steam Machines, but they told the press that they would continue developing SteamOS as a competing gaming platform to Microsoft Windows.<\/p>\n\n

Depending on the design, some components in a Steam Machines\u2014usually the memory and storage\u2014are upgradeable. You can even make your own Steam Machine by installing SteamOS<\/a> on a PC and connecting it to your TV.<\/p>\n\n

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Technical Specifications<\/h2><\/div>\n\n

These specifications are for the beta prototype Steam Machine. Your specs may vary by manufacturer.<\/p>\n\n

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