I turned my PC into a Linux gaming console
a day ago
- #Linux-Gaming
- #SteamOS-Alternative
- #Nobara-Project
- The author repurposed an idle PC into a Linux gaming console for playing games with their son.
- Valve's SteamOS was not an option as it's not publicly available for arbitrary hardware.
- The goal was a Linux distribution that boots directly into Steam, requiring no password or terminal interaction.
- Options considered: Bazzite (Fedora Atomic), ChimeraOS, and Nobara (unofficial Fedora spin).
- Nobara was chosen for its gaming optimizations, pre-loaded tools, and straightforward wiki.
- Installation was quick and simple, taking about 20 minutes.
- Most games worked immediately, with only GTA 5 as an exception.
- Minor issues included UI flickering (fixed by adjusting scaling) and 1080p resolution on a 4K TV (acceptable quality).
- The experience was smooth, with easy updates via the SteamOS interface.
- The author sees this as a potential shift away from Windows for personal use.