Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We turn a budget PC into a dedicated 1440p SteamOS Gaming Machine! In this video, I swap out the Intel Arc GPU for a Radeon RX 7600 to get full SteamOS 3.9 compatibility. We're pairing it with a used Intel Core i5-11600K and DDR4 RAM to keep costs low, but I ran into some serious issues with this AliExpress case. Can this DIY Steam Machine handle Black Myth: Wukong, Starfield, and Spider-Man 2 at 1440p? Let's find out!
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mATX LGA 1200 Motherboard: ebay.us/NDHZ9U
16GB DDR4: ebay.us/WRuyVl
Radeon RX 7600: amzn.to/4kp0sWr
Mini mATX Case: amzn.to/3YOoHDZ
M.2 SSD: amzn.to/43qP0BB
550W PSU: amzn.to/43kbmVj
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DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you!
#SteamOS #GamingPC #BudgetPC #RX7600 #SteamDeck #PCBuilding #LinuxGaming #etaprime
To keep this build budget-friendly, I used second-hand components (CPU, Motherboard, RAM) sourced from eBay. If you plan to replicate this build, please be aware that the "used" market varies wildly. Always check the seller's description for missing I/O shields, cables, or potential defects. Additionally, as mentioned in the video, the specific case I purchased from AliExpress arrived missing the PCIe riser and front I/O—purchase that specific unit at your own risk!
0:00 Intro: Turning a Budget PC into a Steam Console
0:32 Why We Swapped the GPU (Arc B570 vs RX 7600)
1:01 The AliExpress Case Disaster (Missing Parts!)
1:38 Budget Specs: i5-11600K & DDR4 RAM
2:17 SteamOS 3.9 Setup & Bluetooth Issues
3:13 System Settings & Steam Deck UI
3:48 The "Shader Compilation" Bottle Neck
4:15 Doom Eternal Performance Test (1080p)
4:38 Spider-Man 2 (1440p High)
5:10 Mortal Kombat 1 (High vs. Very High)
5:40 Black Myth: Wukong (1440p FSR Scaling)
6:09 Starfield on SteamOS (City vs. Exploration)
6:50 Final Thoughts: Is It Worth Building?
7:22 Thermals & Case Airflow Issues
8:20 GPU Power Limits in Linux vs. Windows
9:10 Upcoming 12th Gen Build & Conclusion
THIS VIDEO IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY!
We turn a budget PC into a dedicated 1440p SteamOS Gaming Machine! In this video, I swap out the Intel Arc GPU for a Radeon RX 7600 to get full SteamOS 3.9 compatibility. We're pairing it with a used Intel Core i5-11600K and DDR4 RAM to keep costs low, but I ran into some serious issues with this AliExpress case. Can this DIY Steam Machine handle Black Myth: Wukong, Starfield, and Spider-Man 2 at 1440p? Let's find out!
Intel 11600K: ebay.us/sxAJdY
mATX LGA 1200 Motherboard: ebay.us/NDHZ9U
16GB DDR4: ebay.us/WRuyVl
Radeon RX 7600: amzn.to/4kp0sWr
Mini mATX Case: amzn.to/3YOoHDZ
M.2 SSD: amzn.to/43qP0BB
550W PSU: amzn.to/43kbmVj
Vip-URCDKey 25% New Year Sale code for software: ETA
Windows 11 Pro Key($25):biitt.ly/RUZiX
Windows 11 Home Key($23):biitt.ly/SQKqi
Windows 10 Pro OEM Key($20):biitt.ly/KpEmf
Windows10 Home Key($17):biitt.ly/2tPi1
Windows 10 LTSC 2021 Key($15): biitt.ly/W564e
Office 2019 pro key($63):biitt.ly/o0OQT
2016 pro key($32): biitt.ly/xWmvn
Buy Windows 11 Pro Key at: vip-urcdkey.com
DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you!
#SteamOS #GamingPC #BudgetPC #RX7600 #SteamDeck #PCBuilding #LinuxGaming #etaprime
To keep this build budget-friendly, I used second-hand components (CPU, Motherboard, RAM) sourced from eBay. If you plan to replicate this build, please be aware that the "used" market varies wildly. Always check the seller's description for missing I/O shields, cables, or potential defects. Additionally, as mentioned in the video, the specific case I purchased from AliExpress arrived missing the PCIe riser and front I/O—purchase that specific unit at your own risk!
0:00 Intro: Turning a Budget PC into a Steam Console
0:32 Why We Swapped the GPU (Arc B570 vs RX 7600)
1:01 The AliExpress Case Disaster (Missing Parts!)
1:38 Budget Specs: i5-11600K & DDR4 RAM
2:17 SteamOS 3.9 Setup & Bluetooth Issues
3:13 System Settings & Steam Deck UI
3:48 The "Shader Compilation" Bottle Neck
4:15 Doom Eternal Performance Test (1080p)
4:38 Spider-Man 2 (1440p High)
5:10 Mortal Kombat 1 (High vs. Very High)
5:40 Black Myth: Wukong (1440p FSR Scaling)
6:09 Starfield on SteamOS (City vs. Exploration)
6:50 Final Thoughts: Is It Worth Building?
7:22 Thermals & Case Airflow Issues
8:20 GPU Power Limits in Linux vs. Windows
9:10 Upcoming 12th Gen Build & Conclusion
THIS VIDEO IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY!
