Valve highlights the importance of NVIDIA GPU support for SteamOS as certain GPU generations now become compatible, but performance optimizations are still going on. Valve Enables NVIDIA's Driver in the Main SteamOS Tree, but Performance Remains Behind the Current Linux Driver Stack Valve is making some significant progress in bringing NVIDIA GPU support to SteamOS, which has been one of the biggest hardware compatibility barriers. Speaking to IGN ahead of the Steam Frame launch, Valve software developer Pierre-Loup Griffais said that the company is working heavily on NVIDIA support and described it as a top priority. Yeah, we're working on […]

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The Steam Machine has received FSR 4.1 support through Proton Experimental, as Valve shares more updates. AMD FSR 4.1 Gets Introduced to Steam Machine; Valve Details Steam Machine Order Progress, and CAD File Availability AMD's latest upscaling technology has finally arrived on the Steam Machine. Valve has shared some updates on its newest gaming console on the official website, including the availability of FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution) 4.1 upscaling technology for supported games. In the quick Steam Machine updates, the company has stated that FSR 4.1 will now be available through Proton Experimental for supporting FSR games. FSR 4.1 remains […]

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Users can officially install Windows OS on their Steam Machine. However, once they do, they can't use the SteamOS. Steam Machine Receives Windows Drivers, But Valve Doesn't Encourage Installing Windows on the Device Yet Steam Machine might one of the most interesting launches from Valve yet, but its hefty price tag has left the community divided. The majority sees $1000 price tag too high, but Valve considers it necessary due to the ongoing DRAM and SSD shortage. Nonetheless, Steam Machine is an interesting gaming console that runs on SteamOS by default, and it is pretty much the ideal choice for […]

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Starting with recent compatibility improvements for Intel and AMD platforms, Valve is looking to bring SteamOS to more PCs, with plans to eventually support NVIDIA's graphics cards. Although the Steam Machine has been widely bashed for its disappointingly weak performance and exorbitantly high price, for some people it's exactly what they've been looking for: a compact console-like PC that runs all their Steam games, yet integrates seamlessly with their living room setup, while providing solid performance for lighter games. The fact that it runs SteamOS was crucial to this niche appeal; the promise of lazy gaming sessions on the couch […]

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New benchmarks of Valve's Steam Machine show performance comparable to a 6-core AMD Ryzen CPU from 2020, but could be decent if priced right. Valve Said That Steam Machine Would Offer Equal or Better Performance Than 70% of PCs, But Its CPU Is Only Comparable to 2020's 6-Core Ryzen Two new benchmarks of the Steam Machine by Valve have appeared online. These benchmarks give us a taste of what to expect in terms of CPU performance from the upcoming system, which aims to be a mainstream gaming option powered by the SteamOS. The idea of Steam Machines goes back to […]

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Microsoft is working on a new Windows 11 project called "K2," which will reduce bloat while increasing overall performance, including gaming. Microsoft Windows 11 "K2" Project Will Be A Step In The Right Direction, Aims To Reduce AI, Bloat, & Improve Overall Performance, Including Gaming The Windows 11 operating system has had its ups and downs. The general backlash has been there since the beginning, with features such as Recall and an integral focus on AI. These have had a negative impact, and with the ongoing "Windows Update" issues, the current Microsoft OS is far from perfect. The software giant […]

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Valve's newest Proton update has quietly removed one of Linux gaming's biggest hassles. Through Wine 11 integration and major optimizations, Proton 11 brings Linux to Windows-level playability. Valve's Proton 11 Boosts Linux Gaming With Wine 11, DXVK 2.7, Launcher Fixes and Massive Optimizations With continuous improvements, Linux has been growing steadily over the past few years, closing the gap with the Windows OS when it comes to gaming performance. Valve's latest Proton 11.0 Beta 1 has now removed all the major hassles to ensure gamers can have Windows-level playability on Linux operating systems, thanks to Wine 11. The Proton 11.0 […]

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