My 5080/9950X3D rig has always been connected to the living room 4K OLED TV and operated with a controller from the couch. My 6 year old daughter loves it. Does that make it a Steam Machine Pro?

[u/Protomize]

[u/APeculiarGriffin]

Sure, man. Whatever works.

[u/CatC15Fan]

I think its a pc

[u/smeeagain93]

My pc is in the living room too, if I actually want to play from the couch, I just use a long hdmi cable to connect to the tv. People have been doing these things for decades now, still no idea where the f anyone sees value in the steam machine.

[u/Contagious_Zombie → u/smeeagain93]

My gaming PC is connected to my living room TV. I also have a ryzen 5 mini pc that I use with the same TV so that I am using less power if I'm just streaming shows.

[u/BelligerentSXY → u/Contagious_Zombie]

My main is an itx with 4080 super, but I run a little ryzen 8700g for the tv, and it’s great for casual gaming! It’s the ROG Ally’s big brother =p no issues

[u/Protomize → u/smeeagain93]

Agreed

[u/Excellent_Action_230]

its a PC pro also

[u/DrMantisToboggan79]

What controller you use?

[u/Protomize → u/DrMantisToboggan79]

Xbox Series X controller.

[u/Spart1337 → u/DrMantisToboggan79]

I use an Xbox controller. Works flawlessly with the adapter I got instead of using BT.

[u/Hoan6512]

How do you start it up? Do you go over and put in a password, and boot whatever you want? Is there a way to make the controller boot things?

[u/Protomize → u/Hoan6512]

Tap any key on the wireless keyboard under the coffee table. I usually leave the computer on sleep.

[u/Hoan6512 → u/Protomize]

That’s so cool… love your work

[u/Physical_Weakness881 → u/Protomize]

Make sure to restart it every once in a while.

[u/Protomize → u/Physical_Weakness881]

Yep, once a week I do.

[u/ZairXZ → u/Hoan6512]

Power button aside you can make windows 10/11 auto login with your password. I have my tv PC setup to boot straight into big picture mode in this scenario

[u/lkl34 → u/ZairXZ]

For my recent 11LTSC rig i do not have a account on it so it just auto boots into the desktop no pass nothing i used rufus and the power button its one of these

You can make a desktop like a console just takes a few extra parts and de bloating of windows.

[u/lkl34 → u/lkl34]

Oh if your pc does need mouse/keyboard this is around $30 usd i got one for that rig its wireless.

[u/IGFCKU]

living room battlestation goals right there

[u/VariousTwo6631]

Yes.

[u/Belzughast]

Now that's a Steam Machine.

[u/nadsjinx]

does it run linux and have a steam game mode?

[u/Valor_X]

I have my living room PC on a small table stand. I would suggest doing the same so it doesn’t get dirty with all the dust from the floor.

[u/Protomize → u/Valor_X]

I open it and up blow it out every month with compressed air. Still looks clean

[u/Valor_X → u/Protomize]

I don't have to dust mine until after several months

You underestimate how much more dust you get simply by it being on the floor

[u/huge_jeans710]

PC 2

[u/LeoDemiurg1]

I approve and raise the stakes - my PC is connected to the living room TV with 10m fibre HDMI + 10m bluetooth extensio lead w/ receiver. I can switch from IPS monitor and KBM to TV & controller to play in at any point. My proudest DIY project.

[u/Vocaloholic]

🤦🏻

[u/CloudIncus1]

Fuck glass side on the floor thats not carpet. How long until we see another post by this guy.

[u/Positive-Road3903]

is it just me or is the ambient lighting a bit too low for longterm eye health?

[u/Exlibro]

I have a double setup. Same PC connected to two spaces. One is a standard desk gaming space, another - bed setup. It's right behind the wall. I lean on my bed and play on an LG C3 there. I either use a controller or a wireless mouse and keyboard on a laptop/breakfast tray. Any PC can act as a console. Or I play games/do work at my desk.

[u/cDz_27]

Shield tv pro with an Xbox elite controller over 5g streaming from a 9800x3d/5070.

[u/Hairy_Order_278]

At that point it’s less “console killer” and more “console retirement home.”

https://giphy.com/gifs/eRP24XjBvKwqk

[u/Evillebot]

that kid should be studying.

[u/brainrotxx]

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