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[–] csolisr@hub.azkware.net 9 points 3 days ago

As one of the many people geographically restricted from purchasing this: very good luck to those that can buy it

[–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@piefed.world 7 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I’m loving my steam machine so far it fits in my living room perfectly.

[–] NeatNit@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I'm assuming/hoping you configured the LED strip to be all red :D

I put it on red patrol for a bit of cheeky movement.

[–] CalcProgrammer1@lemmy.today 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

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 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I just ordered mine! Which ssd and ddr did you add in?

[–] CalcProgrammer1@lemmy.today 2 points 2 days ago

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.