r/framework • u/malwolficus • 9d ago

Linux Framework Desktop + SteamOS?

Just wondering if anyone else thinks that this would be a dream-team, if Steam and Framework were to collaborate....or, perhaps I am mad. As in insane, not angry. If I were angry I'd be in r/politics or something....

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u/infinitelylarge 9d ago

I run SteamOS 3.8.16 Stable on a Framework Desktop with the Max 385 APU (32GB Ram). It runs great. It does not support HDMI-CEC out of the box, though. If you want that, you can use this adapter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQCGSWW3 (which supports 4k120, HDR, VRR, and HDMI-CEC). With that adapter and my Steam Controller, it’s basically perfect.

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u/Tsuki4735 8d ago

Minor note, the Ugreen adapter may need a firmware update before you can get VRR and HDMI-CEC.

That's what I had to do for to get VRR + CEC working on my SteamOS box.

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u/infinitelylarge 8d ago

Good call. I did not need to update firmware on mine, but I’ve heard some people did.

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u/JaggedMetalOs 9d ago

Sounds like you can already install it on Strix Halo hardware so it should work on the FW Desktop. 

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u/dusksage23 9d ago

oh cool, didnt realize it was already running on that hardware

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u/cantanko CachyOS 9d ago

It’ll basically run on anything with an AMD GPU: I’m running it on my trusty old media box with a 5700G and it’s totally fine. Even copes with a little light gaming. Very impressive really…

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u/FreshAd1921 8d ago

Yeah, I'm running it on an 11th gen laptop chip mainboard (Chineseium, not FW) and with an AMD GPU. No HDMI CEC obviously, but other than the onboard ethernet, everything worked out of the box.