Valve has rolled out SteamOS 3.8 with official support for AMD GPUs, making it possible to install the operating system on regular gaming PCs.
This is the first time Valve has formally allowed SteamOS outside its own hardware, giving users the option to build their own DIY Steam Machines without buying the company’s $1,049 console.
Before this update, enthusiasts had already managed to run older versions of SteamOS on non-Valve hardware. The difference now is that Valve is backing the move, starting with AMD GPUs. The reason is simple: AMD’s open-source Mesa drivers make integration smoother and more reliable compared to Nvidia’s fragmented driver setup.
For Nvidia users, support is still in the works. Valve confirmed it is expanding compatibility, but there’s no timeline yet.
In the meantime, those who want a similar setup can look at Bazzite, a Linux distribution that comes with Nvidia support out of the box.
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SteamOS 3.8 signals Valve’s push to make PC gaming more accessible. With AMD hardware now officially supported, users can start building their own Steam Machines today.
