Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I've always wanted to build my own DIY Steam Machine, so I finally put one together! In this video, I test out Linux vs. Windows gaming performance, go over the build process, and break down the total cost to see if it's actually worth it.
I'll be testing games like Marvel Rivals, Palworld, Counter-Strike 2, City Skylines, and more, comparing FPS and overall experience on both operating systems. Plus, I ran into some big issues with anti-cheat and driver support—so if you're thinking of building your own Steam Machine, this video will save you a lot of headaches.
Big shoutout to my buddy youtube.com/@UCZdA3P5ZifOWGE6wBdIk-qw for my thumbnails—he does a fantastic job!
(Accessories that I used in this video)
DJI mic 2
Amazon - amzn.to/49e2WkI
Sony a6400
Amazon - amzn.to/3ZAoDaz
mouse razer deathadder v2
Amazon US amzn.to/3t0fPuG
Microphone
Amazon US amzn.to/3MuPHTA
NZXT Compact Tenkeyless
Amazon (US) - amzn.to/3HV8Lqx
Some of the links in this description are Affiliate Links, I get a small percentage from any sales made from clicking these links. It helps support my channel and making more content!
Thanks for watching!
00:00 intro
00:57 what is a steam machine
01:40 putting together your own DIY steam machine
04:35 installing Windows 10/11
04:53 installing steamos
06:20 installing cachyOS
09:00 post install setup of cachyOS
10:50 comparing games against Steam OS vs Windows
11:40 testing the finals on are DIY steam machine
13:35 testing Marvel rivals on the DIY steam machine
14:30 testing pal world on the DIY steam machine
15:15 Halo infinite not working on the DIY steam machine
15:30 testing CS2 on the DIY steam machine
16:05 testing City skylines on the DIY steam machine
16:25 testing cubic Odyssey on the DIY steam machine
16:50 overall performance between Windows and steamos
17:40 why didn't more people use steamos
18:54 is it actually worth building your own DIY steam machine
21:15 breaking down how much it cost to build my DIY steam machine
I've always wanted to build my own DIY Steam Machine, so I finally put one together! In this video, I test out Linux vs. Windows gaming performance, go over the build process, and break down the total cost to see if it's actually worth it.
I'll be testing games like Marvel Rivals, Palworld, Counter-Strike 2, City Skylines, and more, comparing FPS and overall experience on both operating systems. Plus, I ran into some big issues with anti-cheat and driver support—so if you're thinking of building your own Steam Machine, this video will save you a lot of headaches.
Big shoutout to my buddy youtube.com/@UCZdA3P5ZifOWGE6wBdIk-qw for my thumbnails—he does a fantastic job!
(Accessories that I used in this video)
DJI mic 2
Amazon - amzn.to/49e2WkI
Sony a6400
Amazon - amzn.to/3ZAoDaz
mouse razer deathadder v2
Amazon US amzn.to/3t0fPuG
Microphone
Amazon US amzn.to/3MuPHTA
NZXT Compact Tenkeyless
Amazon (US) - amzn.to/3HV8Lqx
Some of the links in this description are Affiliate Links, I get a small percentage from any sales made from clicking these links. It helps support my channel and making more content!
Thanks for watching!
00:00 intro
00:57 what is a steam machine
01:40 putting together your own DIY steam machine
04:35 installing Windows 10/11
04:53 installing steamos
06:20 installing cachyOS
09:00 post install setup of cachyOS
10:50 comparing games against Steam OS vs Windows
11:40 testing the finals on are DIY steam machine
13:35 testing Marvel rivals on the DIY steam machine
14:30 testing pal world on the DIY steam machine
15:15 Halo infinite not working on the DIY steam machine
15:30 testing CS2 on the DIY steam machine
16:05 testing City skylines on the DIY steam machine
16:25 testing cubic Odyssey on the DIY steam machine
16:50 overall performance between Windows and steamos
17:40 why didn't more people use steamos
18:54 is it actually worth building your own DIY steam machine
21:15 breaking down how much it cost to build my DIY steam machine
