Raster Zero (v0) | “Steam Machine inspired PC”

Reference parts pricing: PCPartPicker Part List

Why this build exists

If you want a SteamOS living-room PC right now (instead of waiting on the Steam machine), Raster Zero is the “desktop parts” version of the steam machine

Specs

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (6 cores / 12 threads)
• GPU: AMD Radeon RX 7600 8GB GDDR6
• RAM: 16GB DDR5-6000
• Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD
• Motherboard: ASUS B840M Max Gaming AX (AM5)
• Networking: 2.5GbE LAN, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0
• OS: Windows 11 Home
• Cooling: Air-cooled + case airflow tuned for low noise

What’s included

• Built PC
• Power cable
• WiFi antennas (if applicable)
• SteamOS

Build notes (what I actually do before shipping)

• Boots verified
• Drivers installed / device manager clean
• Basic stability checks (no mystery crashes on first boot)
• Fans configured for sane temps + sane noise

SteamOS NOTE⚠️

This system is designed with SteamOS in mind, but SteamOS on desktop hardware is still evolving and can introduce quirks depending on the hardware + specific games.

The Steam Machine hasn’t released yet, and this early hardware/software launches often come with some bugs. For those who want to be on bleeding edge and want a Steam Machine today.

Want a different OS?

Community options most people use on desktop PCs:

• Bazzite install guide: https://docs.bazzite.gg/General/Installation_Guide/
• ChimeraOS getting started: https://github.com/ChimeraOS/chimeraos/wiki/Getting-Started
• Windows 11 Can come preinstalled with windows at user's request. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11

Why SteamOS (and why this over a console or “Windows PC”?)

Versus a console

A console is more user friendly, but it’s a locked ecosystem. A Steam-style PC gets you access to a huge chunk of the Steam library, including titles and mods that are not on console, broader controller support and no longer having to pay for online i.e. Xbox Gold, Playstation Plus, Nintendo Online etc.

Versus “Windows”

Windows works, but it’s not designed to feel like a console-first gaming OS. A SteamOS setup is built around:

• controller-first UI
• fast suspend/resume behavior (depending on setup)
• fewer background processes than Windows

Raster performance, maximized

A lighter OS can help you get more consistent performance out of the same hardware by reducing overhead and background noise. This can improve how much of your system is focused on the game instead of the OS. Raster Zero is built to do exactly that: a clean, Steam machine experience on standard desktop parts.

Returns / warranty

• No buyer’s remorse returns. (pls) I’m just one person team
• Buyer protection still applies for DOA, damage in transit, or if not as described.
• 90-day limited hardware warranty for normal-use failures (no overclocking/BIOS mods/liquid damage).

Transparency (pricing reference)

If you want a “what would it cost me to buy parts new?”, here is the retail parts list: PCPartPicker Part List

NOTE⚠️ some or all parts are equivalents not exact some brands will differ. PSU (high power) is not on pcpartpicker so I added an equivalent in terms of cost and wattage.

Raster Zero exists to get you the steam machine experience today