Say what you will about Valve's $1,049 Steam Machine price tag, it's already getting SteamOS updates that…

Valve has released a SteamOS Beta update that significantly improves VRAM management, aiming to enhance performance and stability, particularly for systems with limited memory like the Steam Machine. This update, potentially incorporating a previously proposed Linux Kernel patch, should allow games to utilize their allocated VRAM more effectively, leading to a more stable experience even with demanding titles. The update also includes improvements to the Mesa graphics driver, benefiting ray tracing performance and overall functionality across various PC hardware and handhelds.

• Entities
• Platform: Steam Deck
• Platform: Steam Machine
• Company: Valve
• Topic: Ray Tracing
• Platform: PlayStation 5
• Platform: Xbox Series X
• Platform: PC
• Topic: Operating Systems
• Topic: VRAM Usage
• Topic: Performance Optimization