http://steamcommunity.com/groups/steamuniverse#announcements/detail/2145128928746175450
The 300 prototype units will ship with the following components:
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
http://steamcommunity.com/groups/steamuniverse#announcements/detail/2145128928746175450
[quote]The 300 prototype units will ship with the following components:
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 [/quote]
This is great, I wanna buy it cause this will be the only somewhat console worth buying
This is great, I wanna buy it cause this will be the only somewhat console worth buying
wow, that's way better than what i expected. can't wait to see these things in action.
wow, that's way better than what i expected. can't wait to see these things in action.
wait a console with power? what is this
wait a console with power? what is this
Cool how they're producing multiples specs, seeing how they want to be like the PC of consoles and all.
But 450w with a potential Titan and i7? Really?
Cool how they're producing multiples specs, seeing how they want to be like the PC of consoles and all.
But 450w with a potential Titan and i7? Really?
16 gigs seems unnecessary for the purpose, although I suppose they went with it in all machines for consistency and to ensure ram is not a factor during the beta tests.
16 gigs seems unnecessary for the purpose, although I suppose they went with it in all machines for consistency and to ensure ram is not a factor during the beta tests.
frkn16 gigs seems unnecessary for the purpose, although I suppose they went with it in all machines for consistency and to ensure ram is not a factor during the beta tests.
For the purpose of gaming, you are totally correct. Although if these are supposed to be high-end models, I feel there is a good chance people will just use these as PCs well, in which case the memory could server a purpose, and isn't really too expensive.
[quote=frkn]16 gigs seems unnecessary for the purpose, although I suppose they went with it in all machines for consistency and to ensure ram is not a factor during the beta tests.[/quote]
For the purpose of gaming, you are totally correct. Although if these are supposed to be high-end models, I feel there is a good chance people will just use these as PCs well, in which case the memory could server a purpose, and isn't really too expensive.
Wonder what pricing will be like...
Wonder what pricing will be like...
Storage: 1TB/8GB Hybrid SSHD
I've only quickly read what an SSHD is, but from what I've read is that it self-determines the most important bytes to store on the "SSD" portion of it.
If that's right, then installing Windows should be no problem, despite being larger than 8GB (I think every Linux distro would be larger than that too actually)?
[quote]Storage: 1TB/8GB Hybrid SSHD[/quote]
I've only quickly read what an SSHD is, but from what I've read is that it self-determines the most important bytes to store on the "SSD" portion of it.
If that's right, then installing Windows should be no problem, despite being larger than 8GB (I think every Linux distro would be larger than that too actually)?
this thing's literally better than my computer in every area
this thing's literally better than my computer in every area
TwilitlordCool how they're producing multiples specs, seeing how they want to be like the PC of consoles and all.
But 450w with a potential Titan and i7? Really?
450w isn't bad for a modern i7 and single GPU. The TITAN only consumes ~265w absolute maximum at stock clocks and a 4770 at stock consumes well under 100w. A system with a 3770K @ 4.3GHz w/ integrated graphics, a few fans, single HDD and DVD drive with an 80% efficiency PSU only consumes ~125w at the wall with losses.
[quote=Twilitlord]Cool how they're producing multiples specs, seeing how they want to be like the PC of consoles and all.
But 450w with a potential Titan and i7? Really?[/quote]
450w isn't bad for a modern i7 and single GPU. The TITAN only consumes ~265w absolute maximum at stock clocks and a 4770 at stock consumes well under 100w. A system with a 3770K @ 4.3GHz w/ integrated graphics, a few fans, single HDD and DVD drive with an 80% efficiency PSU only consumes ~125w at the wall with losses.
It's about the same as my pc http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1KsaN
TwilitlordCool how they're producing multiples specs, seeing how they want to be like the PC of consoles and all.
But 450w with a potential Titan and i7? Really?
Doubt it's overclocked so it honestly should be find. Close to the minimum, but I'm sure valve has tested it to be stable.
[quote=Twilitlord]Cool how they're producing multiples specs, seeing how they want to be like the PC of consoles and all.
But 450w with a potential Titan and i7? Really?[/quote]
Doubt it's overclocked so it honestly should be find. Close to the minimum, but I'm sure valve has tested it to be stable.
also 450w is fine for a titan. I was recently looking at building a PC in an itx case, the Silverstone SG05, and the largest capacity SFX PSU you can buy is 450w. There are tons of people who run 780s and titans off of those.
also 450w is fine for a titan. I was recently looking at building a PC in an itx case, the Silverstone SG05, and the largest capacity SFX PSU you can buy is 450w. There are tons of people who run 780s and titans off of those.
reillyStorage: 1TB/8GB Hybrid SSHD
I've only quickly read what an SSHD is, but from what I've read is that it self-determines the most important bytes to store on the "SSD" portion of it.
If that's right, then installing Windows should be no problem, despite being larger than 8GB (I think every Linux distro would be larger than that too actually)?
No linux distro should anywhere near 8gb.
[quote=reilly][quote]Storage: 1TB/8GB Hybrid SSHD[/quote]
I've only quickly read what an SSHD is, but from what I've read is that it self-determines the most important bytes to store on the "SSD" portion of it.
If that's right, then installing Windows should be no problem, despite being larger than 8GB (I think every Linux distro would be larger than that too actually)?[/quote]
No linux distro should anywhere near 8gb.
reillyStorage: 1TB/8GB Hybrid SSHD
I've only quickly read what an SSHD is, but from what I've read is that it self-determines the most important bytes to store on the "SSD" portion of it.
If that's right, then installing Windows should be no problem, despite being larger than 8GB (I think every Linux distro would be larger than that too actually)?
as amazing as that may sound GNU/Linux distros are not full of bloat
[quote=reilly][quote]Storage: 1TB/8GB Hybrid SSHD[/quote]
I've only quickly read what an SSHD is, but from what I've read is that it self-determines the most important bytes to store on the "SSD" portion of it.
If that's right, then installing Windows should be no problem, despite being larger than 8GB (I think every Linux distro would be larger than that too actually)?[/quote]
as amazing as that may sound GNU/Linux distros are [i]not[/i] full of bloat
PlatypusIt's about the same as my pc http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1KsaN
the gpu price...
[quote=Platypus]It's about the same as my pc http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1KsaN[/quote]
the gpu price...
FFGreillyStorage: 1TB/8GB Hybrid SSHD
I've only quickly read what an SSHD is, but from what I've read is that it self-determines the most important bytes to store on the "SSD" portion of it.
If that's right, then installing Windows should be no problem, despite being larger than 8GB (I think every Linux distro would be larger than that too actually)?
as amazing as that may sound GNU/Linux distros are not full of bloat
I installed Ubuntu on a memory stick, and it took up 11GB. Did I do something wrong, or is there something else?
[quote=FFG][quote=reilly][quote]Storage: 1TB/8GB Hybrid SSHD[/quote]
I've only quickly read what an SSHD is, but from what I've read is that it self-determines the most important bytes to store on the "SSD" portion of it.
If that's right, then installing Windows should be no problem, despite being larger than 8GB (I think every Linux distro would be larger than that too actually)?[/quote]
as amazing as that may sound GNU/Linux distros are [i]not[/i] full of bloat[/quote]
I installed Ubuntu on a memory stick, and it took up 11GB. Did I do something wrong, or is there something else?
ErenJayreillyStorage: 1TB/8GB Hybrid SSHD
I've only quickly read what an SSHD is, but from what I've read is that it self-determines the most important bytes to store on the "SSD" portion of it.
If that's right, then installing Windows should be no problem, despite being larger than 8GB (I think every Linux distro would be larger than that too actually)?
No linux distro should anywhere near 8gb.
Just looking through my OS folder
Puppy Linux 5.7.1: 156.1MB
ArchBang 2013.09.01: 440MB
Ubuntu 13.04: 823.1MB
Linux Mint 15 (Cinnamon): 959.4MB
OpenSUSE 12.3: 4.7GB - Biggest I have saved
Looking over some of the sizes of the distros I have downloaded, I'm wondering what size SteamOS will be and, with that, what kind of features it will have. Will it have a window manager/desktop environment under Big Picture, or will Big Picture be the only UI? How easy will it be to access the terminal? I've been pondering this since the announcement...if its Ubuntu based, it should be fairly simple to apt-get a proper DE like Cinnamon or whatever interface you like to it.
And boy will I. Glorious PC gaming master race using SteamOS with a proper desktop UI, can't wait.
reillyI installed Ubuntu on a memory stick, and it took up 11GB. Did I do something wrong, or is there something else?
You likely installed it with "persistence", as in, gave the stick extra space to save things on like a hard drive, so a session could be carried from one PC to another.
[quote=ErenJay][quote=reilly][quote]Storage: 1TB/8GB Hybrid SSHD[/quote]
I've only quickly read what an SSHD is, but from what I've read is that it self-determines the most important bytes to store on the "SSD" portion of it.
If that's right, then installing Windows should be no problem, despite being larger than 8GB (I think every Linux distro would be larger than that too actually)?[/quote]
No linux distro should anywhere near 8gb.[/quote]
Just looking through my OS folder
Puppy Linux 5.7.1: 156.1MB
ArchBang 2013.09.01: 440MB
Ubuntu 13.04: 823.1MB
Linux Mint 15 (Cinnamon): 959.4MB
OpenSUSE 12.3: 4.7GB - Biggest I have saved
Looking over some of the sizes of the distros I have downloaded, I'm wondering what size SteamOS will be and, with that, what kind of features it will have. Will it have a window manager/desktop environment under Big Picture, or will Big Picture be the only UI? How easy will it be to access the terminal? I've been pondering this since the announcement...if its Ubuntu based, it should be fairly simple to apt-get a proper DE like Cinnamon or whatever interface you like to it.
And boy will I. Glorious PC gaming master race using SteamOS with a proper desktop UI, can't wait.
[quote=reilly]I installed Ubuntu on a memory stick, and it took up 11GB. Did I do something wrong, or is there something else?[/quote]
You likely installed it with "persistence", as in, gave the stick extra space to save things on like a hard drive, so a session could be carried from one PC to another.
this thing is really off the charts... the high end specs one tops by current pc by a large margin (appart from the SSD) and I bought it a few months ago.
Just wonder how expensive the titan steam boxes will be.
This is a dream come true, the media center capabilities of all this are amazing, plus I can't wait for the sexy prototype design, I bet steam prototypes will look really smooth
this thing is really off the charts... the high end specs one tops by current pc by a large margin (appart from the SSD) and I bought it a few months ago.
Just wonder how expensive the titan steam boxes will be.
This is a dream come true, the media center capabilities of all this are amazing, plus I can't wait for the sexy prototype design, I bet steam prototypes will look really smooth
KanecoJust wonder how expensive the titan steam boxes will be.
There are no real "titan steam boxes" in a console sense, more like a "Titan PC" thats a PC that happens to have a Titan in it....which is exactly what it is. As I put down in le reddit:
IMPORTANT NOTE: These are PROTOTYPES made for TESTING. A lot of people seem to forget that, and see an nVidia Titan as a sign that all Steam Machines will be over a thousand dollars. These machines for for a controlled testing of SteamOS and how it plays with different levels of hardware. There WILL be low-cost Steam Machines, and don't forget you could simply load SteamOS onto your own PC to make it a Steam Machine as well, or build one on your own budget.
ANY PC running SteamOS will be a Steam Machine.
[quote=Kaneco]Just wonder how expensive the titan steam boxes will be.[/quote]
There are no real "titan steam boxes" in a console sense, more like a "Titan PC" thats a PC that happens to have a Titan in it....which is exactly what it is. As I put down in le reddit:
[quote]IMPORTANT NOTE: These are PROTOTYPES made for TESTING. A lot of people seem to forget that, and see an nVidia Titan as a sign that all Steam Machines will be over a thousand dollars. These machines for for a controlled testing of SteamOS and how it plays with different levels of hardware. There WILL be low-cost Steam Machines, and don't forget you could simply load SteamOS onto your own PC to make it a Steam Machine as well, or build one on your own budget.[/quote]
ANY PC running SteamOS will be a Steam Machine.
I don't really understand what the difference is between a steam machine and buying a PC, putting SteamOS on it, and putting it in your living room. Are they planning on charging extra for the branding and putting the OS on it for you?
Not really sure how this is exciting for people who know how to install an OS.
I don't really understand what the difference is between a steam machine and buying a PC, putting SteamOS on it, and putting it in your living room. Are they planning on charging extra for the branding and putting the OS on it for you?
Not really sure how this is exciting for people who know how to install an OS.
>60fps master race is about to die
>60fps master race is about to die
not going to be cheap at all
not going to be cheap at all
dMenacenot going to be cheap at all
there will be budget steam machines as well.
[quote=dMenace]not going to be cheap at all[/quote]
there will be budget steam machines as well.
trogI don't really understand what the difference is between a steam machine and buying a PC, putting SteamOS on it, and putting it in your living room. Are they planning on charging extra for the branding and putting the OS on it for you?
Not really sure how this is exciting for people who know how to install an OS.
They're not charging anything at all for branding. SteamOS is Linux based, its free and open-source. A PC with SteamOS should in fact be 100 dollars cheaper or so, seeing as there's no Windows license.
[quote=trog]I don't really understand what the difference is between a steam machine and buying a PC, putting SteamOS on it, and putting it in your living room. Are they planning on charging extra for the branding and putting the OS on it for you?
Not really sure how this is exciting for people who know how to install an OS.[/quote]
They're not charging anything at all for branding. SteamOS is Linux based, its free and open-source. A PC with SteamOS should in fact be 100 dollars cheaper or so, seeing as there's no Windows license.
This is going to blow every other console out of the water. Maybe people will begin to realize how much their missing.
This is going to blow every other console out of the water. Maybe people will begin to realize how much their missing.
Having a Titan in side it will be an option?!
This is a serious machine for those specs. Powerful prototype, wonder how the finished product will end up.
Having a Titan in side it will be an option?!
This is a serious machine for those specs. Powerful prototype, wonder how the finished product will end up.