Valve Steam Machine PC Case - 3D Printed
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- SUG-STEAM-MACHINE: This 3D Printed PC Case is a DIY SFFPC Mini ITX replica of the fabled Valve Steam Machine introduced in 2013.
*6,000 Subscribers has been reached!, 3D Files here: www.printables...
I was inspired to build this case by @SaperPl1 with this post: / asrock_has_itx_boards_...
/ stand_up_g4m3r
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ty youtube algorithm for actually recommending good and interesting video of a smaller creator.
and thank you for making good video keep up the work :)
Yo! Much appreciated. (And TY UA-cam too lol)
If Valve tried Steam Machines now I think it would work. Before it was like 'why?' but with the advancements of Steam and then their Steam Deck they proved they can have a console like experience with, um, a console. As a PC gamer and a Linux user when they announced the Steam Deck I was like 'yeah, right' but they have made it a pretty seamless console like experience.
First off, thanks for watching! And second, really good points! It would likely be an all AMD affair, since nVidia is not so keen on opening up their drivers atm, but that isn’t a bad thing (I’m not so brand loyal) - a boy could dream is happens in the form of AMD Project Quantum ;)
I think Valve could do it today with a powerful, custom SoC from AMD that competes with the PS5 in terms of performance and price. That would be a great machine to get new people into PC gaming.
Fantastic work! And ironically enough, i think the whole steam console was 8 to 10 years ahead of itself and i think it would probably be quite successful now.
Thanks for watching! I totally agree with you about how well it would do these days.
I've always been a fan of Steam Machines, and seeing the original prototype style being remade was really awesome.
Great work! Keep it up!
Glad you like it!
It is WILD to me that I've not seen your content until now. Subscribed, instantly. I'm also going to have to print out all the cases on your printables.
@@d34dm0uth3 thanks for the kind words!
Bruh some of that commentary is outta pocket. Love your work! Also, nice sweater!
Thanks so much! I was taught to keep my hands out of my pockets after an incident at church.
Do you think you’d wear this sweater in public?
Awesome build. I like it when you hit it from the back.
Thanks! Variety is the spice of life lol
smash til flush
hit it from the back
dont touch the tip
best pc case build on the internet. well done!
lol thanks a bunch!!! More to come. ;)
I'm envious because you have the ability to manufacture this by yourself, despite the fact you didn't have to plan it from zero, you had a scheme. Cool. Congratulations.
Thanks! But in honest truth, if you really want to learn, stuff like this isn’t too hard - it’s just a box with mounting points. Give yourself a full year of constant learning and I bet you won’t have envy anymore.
It’s when you start designing organic looking geometry where things can get spicy! For example:
The WILDEST 3D Printed PC Case
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This Is More Than A PC Case
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The Cutest 3D Printed PC Case Ever!
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Passive 3D Printed PC Case with No Fans?
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Well now I want to build one for my home theater >.>
Thanks for watching! Make sure to share the video with people and groups who you think can learn from it. I’m close to sharing the files. :)
The machine looks pretty neat. personally i would make the side vent more dense but this is a replica, so good job!
Thanks for watching! I wanted the side vents smaller too, but when I had the system in an open air setup, I honestly got super worried with the heat output of the components I was putting in. If I still had the same power envelope Steam had during its inception, we could be loving smaller vents right now. lol
@@standupg4m3r you could either go with 5600x or 5600g cpu and a low profile GPU
or go custom water cooling but it doesn't
make sense with this formfactor or make it a little bigger
@@smasherxs maybe I’ll fiddle more for the future but I’m already designing a new case for the next video lol
@@standupg4m3r Looking forward to it.
In a future build, you can try using laptop antenna instead of the small external ones. To make it work, you'd have to take out the wifi module from the MB, and clip on the laptop antenna wires direcly to the Wifi module, then route the patches for the laptop antenna somewhere on the case. I did that for my own personal HTPC to get rid of the external antenna, given that the external ones can make it harder to pack a PC from place to place (and sometimes the connector can come loose from contantly connecting and disconnecting the antenna), and that has worked really well for me on my end!
I’ll look into it! Thanks for watching and sharing that suggestion. If you check out my other builds, I’ve built in the antennas inside the case but thins build was trying to replicate the original.
I was lucky enough to be chosen for one of these back in the day, and I still use the case to this day! The simple and durable design still holds up for the most part. I tend to struggle finding parts that work well specifically for this case so this video was actually a great guide for me even though there a few differences(like the gpu bracket issue). I always have to remove the bracket just to get a gpu to fit. Overall great video and nice build!
Thanks so much! And also congrats on having the real deal!!!
I'm one of the lucky 300 as well, and still have it though sadly it's been sitting unused for the last couple of years. I've been planning an upgrade and was just going to skip the GPU and go with a Ryzen 7 8700G (the iGPU on it performs better than the OG GTX 780, at least in benchmarks). But seeing a 3080 fitting in that space, maybe I can figure out a way to get an RX 6800 or 7800XT in there. Plan is to use SteamOS if Valve ever releases it to general PCs, or otherwise go with something like Bazzite or Nobara Deck Edition, so I'd need an AMD GPU for that to work properly.
@@8BitCerberusI’m fairly confident a 7800 XT will fit. I’ve got a 3070 Ti FE along with a 5800X and 32GB RAM in mine rn
@@8BitCerberus you lucky son-of-a-gun!
That’s awesome!!! The AMD cards do tend to be a little more beefy, but I’m sure you can wriggle that thing in there. Custome cables will help a bunch and I wish I did it for this build (though it’s possible as shown).
Please send me a link when you finish! I’d love to see. Also let me know if you need any pointers modifying the bracket to fit.
PS - I’d also be open to helping you build it ;)
This is in my opinion your best case so far, I'd love to build something with it!
Hey thanks a lot for the kind words. It really means a lot. What makes it the best for you if you don’t mind me asking?
@standupg4m3r First of all, the fact that we can install a full size "big boy" graphics card in such a small footprint is a big advantage to me, building a powerful VCR sized steam machine is awesome. Also the fact that it can be built using a fairly small 3D printer is nice to have (I own a modified ender 3), not everyone can own and afford large printers!
And replicating that iconic design many of us drooled over is super cool too!
Awesome build... Go ahead and start mass producing the case. We all need one lol !!!
Thanks so much for watching and sending the appreciation! I’ll be providing the files for free when I reach 6k subscribers so make sure to share the video with groups/people who love PC gaming and 3D Printing!
PS - I don’t think Valve would appreciate me selling their design lol
DUDE! I wanted this case so bad, amazing project. I might attempt this build some day!
Cheers!
great editing bro, hope you can be popular in the future
Thanks for the kind words! And famous or not, you’ll keep seeing my new projects up here. ☺️
@@standupg4m3r really wish for a 3d printer rn, my hands are itching for this build lol
@@khiempham3006 save up! Might be a while till I hit 6k subs so you have time! lol thanks again for watching and giving props
Man that looks awesome man
Thanks! I just copied Valve's design, so we have them to thank too. ;)
Stunning! Always loved this design.
Thanks for watching! Let me know what other case designs you like. ;)
you did really well to replicate the steam machine
Thanks so much! It was fun doing the research as it brought back old memories.
@@standupg4m3r I didn't own a steam machine but i would love to build one if and when you do reach 6000 subs
Love it! Wish I had know. About the noctua low pro before I bought my other cooler!
Which cooler did you end up with?
@@standupg4m3r Golden Field F06
looks good man...building a first pc for a buddy good to see some inspiration.
Thanks! Send me a link of the finished build if you can. Would love to see it!
Hi! As always, great video! I think your method of joining the parts is very clever and seems to make a very strong and secure fit. I might borrow this method from you some time in the future 😁
You managed to replicate it very well I must say, the finished product looks great and honestly very close to the original design! 👍
Thanks!!! Love hearing back from the creator community. :)
PS - for those reading this, I assume you are already subscribed to their channel, but if you are not, do it!
Road to 6k almost there
Soon™️
This is actually incredible. I subscribed well before you set the 6,000 subscriber goal, but I’m hoping you get there soon so I can start printing!
Thanks a bunch! You know I was thinking, if my printer and space was setup for ABS, it would probably be better processing with vapor smoothing. Can you print with ABS?
@@standupg4m3r Hey sorry just saw this. I've never print with ABS before but I have a Creality K1 right next to a window so I'd be down to try
@@mommasboyfilms ooh, let me know if you do!!!
@@standupg4m3rafter doing some research there’s just no way I can get a ventilation setup in my space for ABS. I can print PETG easily though and can’t wait to print this. Have you considered selling the design on Printables? I’d definitely pay for it
@@mommasboyfilms I think the only reason AMD and Valve haven’t gone after me is I am not charging for the replicas ;)
One tip I'd give is to use less heatserts. Plenty of your holes, such as the screws which secured the USB front IO, are clearly never intended to be undone through the case's life and therefore don't need heatserts. I only use heatserts for threads which will be screwed and unscrewed multiple times, such as motherboard standoffs. Permanent installations thread directly into the plastic to save time and money during construction.
I fully agree with you and thanks for watching! But in my videos, no one sees how many times I have to re-screw and screw for different shots or retakes. And for me to make two different versions of files that I charge $0.00 for? Nope.
@@standupg4m3r that's absolutely fascinating insight into the difference between designing directly for the end user versus designing with the middle step of content creation. I'd never even considered the impact of retakes on thread wear and how that affects the practicality of heatserts.
Amazing !!! you created a masterpiece like always , and your editing is truly next level , another great video , more power to you 👍👍
🙏🏻 🙏🏻 🙏🏻
Love this. Came out fantastic. I think I would want to use a longer PCIe extension so I could flip the GPU fans and have air intake all on the same side, but that wouldn't make it like the OG design.
Thanks so much! I like your suggestion too.
Subs! I’ve been binge watching your videos!!
Sub hard, sub often. Thanks for real though, really appreciate. :)
This project is rad
Thanks so much! Stay tuned… it might get even more “rad” coming soon.
Hey this is great really appreciate this
Glad you like it!
I really enjoy hit it from the back and feet. Nice video
Glad you enjoyed! 😜
It does look pretty cool
Hey thanks for thinking so! Do you have a smaller form factor PC too?
I do ! I created a small case for my pc, but it's pretty ugly :(
@@scarpheel Hey if any case is doing it's job, I think it's beautiful lol
Which case is it?
It's just a small cube that I created in Cad and put vent in it, that's why it's ugly
@@scarpheel link please!
For joining them I would suggest to Melt holes into it, then fill them up with a 3D printing pen
Hey thanks for watching and also giving some helpful feedback! I was trying really hard not to use filler for finishing, but I like your suggestion for melting-to-bond a lot.
the perfeccttt commentary, subscribed.
Thanks kindly!
Well documented. Amazing work!
Thanks!!!
@@standupg4m3r I cant wait for you to hit 6K. I would love to give this print a shot!
i have subscribed my good sir cause this is amazing. now to do a ps5 dev kit
Thanks for subscribing! I have a bunch of case ideas in the pipeline, but you never know. ;)
@@standupg4m3r can't wait to see it
Cool replica! Great job!
Thanks for watching and giving praise. It means a lot. 🥹
a little different in small things, but overall cool) I read that Valve was supposed to post a cad file, but apparently didn’t post it because it didn’t release it
It had to be different for 3D Printing and I made some “improvements” like adding venting above the GPU.
Can you share a link where Valve announced or mentioned that the CAD files would be released?
@@standupg4m3r You can't send the link here, it's deleted.
Google "Steam Machine enclosure CAD files?" There will be a link to steam and there will be a link to the valve post in the first post
So for our own first prototype Steam Machine ( the one we're shipping to 300 Steam users ), we've chosen to build something special. The prototype machine is a high-end, high-performance box, built out of off-the-shelf PC parts. It is also fully upgradable, allowing any user to swap out the GPU, hard drive, CPU, even the motherboard if you really want to. Apart from the custom enclosure, anyone can go and build exactly the same machine by shopping for components and assembling it themselves. And we expect that at least a few people will do just that. (We'll also share the source CAD files for our enclosure, in case people want to replicate it as well.)
This is amazing do you happen to share the 3d file i would love to build one myself and do some edits for my use case definitely deserved my sub amazing editing man keep grinding.
Keep sharing the video to people and groups who like 3D printing. 6k subs are getting closer, and I’ll release them then.
Very, very cool!
Thanks for watching! With higher efficiency CPUs and GPUs it will also run cooler too.
Awesome build!
Thanks a lot for watching and sending the appreciation. It means a lot and helps me drive to produce more. :)
get this man to 6k
Thanks for watching the video!
I remember being a steam machine evangelist. I bought a Alienware x51 and Alienware Alpha because they seemed like the future, they were but the tech wasn't there yet. Glad to say now though that I think with the upcoming hardware generation upgrades and things like the ASUS ROG NUC we can accomplish Steam Machines that perform well with custom hardware and a fully baked Steam OS now.
With the hardware in Xbox and Playstation... I think we can see a hardware agnostic future where only software is the differentiator.
And only a few days later lol : insider-gaming.com/sony-ceo-says-playstations-gaming-future/
This is awsome!
Thanks for checking it out! Happy holidays!
Are you still planning on releasing the 3D files when you hit 6K? This thing's sick, I'd love to get a look at those...
Yup! Share with people who love 3D Printing to get us there!
Rad build!
@@MrAtda thanks!
Can you make a tutorial on how to create the round "teeth" for joining two parts together? The design part is helpful!
Thanks for watching! I’ll consider it!
i do love case feet
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super cool
Hey thanks a bunch for watching and letting me know you think it’s cool! 😎
Love this and would love the files eventually. I have an matx mobo and would love a chance to remix the design.
Thanks! Sharing the video to friends and socials will help get us there!
Great project I’d like to create a similar case and own a prusa mini with a smaller bed. Could you detail the way you cut your pieces to glue them later on ? Was it in CAD or directly in the slicer ?
Thanks for watching! I did mine directly in CAD, since I was able to control when the jigsaw pattern ended and what shape the lobes took. But in all honesty, with the hassle this method resulted in, I bet the Prusa slicer division methods would work just as well (if not better). When I reach the 6k subscribers I will upload both the cut up pattern I used with 0.25mm tolerance and one without - since every printer will behave differently.
Good luck on your case and please ping me when you complete it! Love seeing other people’s work .
@@standupg4m3r oh and another thing that I’d be interested in: how do you make sure all screw holes are properly placed in your design, especially when using the riser + GPU. I don’t have the pc parts yet but want to design first and buy later if possible 🙂
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And
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If you design around parts you can’t measure yourself, it can work… with lots of revisions and re-prints.
Great video, would love to see the stl files!
I made a similar console type 3d printed case and am looking for ways to improve it based on similar builds. Like how thick is that bottom plate? and what infill was used? 5mm at 20%?
Link to your case?
@@standupg4m3r I haven't uploaded it anywhere yet since I wanna make a more stable V2 first, but I'll post when I find time for it!
I would love the 3d files for this case, seems like an amazing summer build.
Thanks! We’re getting there! If you know anyone or group who agrees, make sure to send them the link to the video!
You can also use wood blocks with the rubber mallet
Thanks for watching! And good suggestion, that I’ll try later!
The original Steam Machine didn't actually remove the GPU backplate. Instead they bent the top part to be flat for mounting and then cut off the bottom part that would interfere with the motherboard. This can be seen in the teardown iFixit did
Hey thanks for watching. ifixit page is what I used for reference - and clearly they (Valve) removed the stock bracket and made a custom one: guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/IsParfAoCQKLY2Op.full
Notice the tapped punch out for mounting, which does not exist on the stock bracket: www.zotac.com/us/product/graphics_card/gtx-780 - the stock bracket also has wavy slots while the custom made one for the Steam Machine feature straight slots.
@@standupg4m3r I see what you're trying to say now
Your wording in the video was a bit unclear, it made it seem like they removed the bracket without replacing it
I LOVE UUUUUUUUUU
Right back you! lol But seriously thanks for watching my project.
The outside looks really good, apart from that left edge of the front next to the power buton area - you could've try to polish it and paint that as well. I feel like this is breaking the effect.
Apart from that - on the inside there were various partitions for separating and routing the air flow. Good work nevertheless, especially since you've figured out how to print it in smaller parts.
Hey thanks a bunch! The defects scream at me too, but I didn’t really want to do any more painting than I had to tbh
Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction though!
looks just like a silverstone raven itx case
The Steam Machine predates the Silverstone Raven RVZ01. So one could argue the Raven looks just like a Steam Machine lol
Yoo thi is based!
Thanks!
You forgot to add the slot in the bottom of pc for the usb adapter for the steam controller
Thanks for watching! Can you please elaborate on what I forgot? I used this as reference: www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Steam+Machine+Teardown/20473
If put a radeon gpu and holoiSO will be a steam machine for real
Thanks for watching! Yep! I'm still waiting for the supposed eventuality that NVidia is willing to open up their drivers...
Damn, I want to print it out, I've been dreaming about this case for a long time, but valve hasn't released it, can I get the 3D model?)
Share the video on your socials and with people who are interested in PC gaming; it will help me reach 6k subscribers. ;)
@@standupg4m3rI don't have popular social)
How do you get the measurements for PCIE and Motherboard backplates?
Do you measure or do you use some template?
I measure by hand every hole, crack, and crevice needed to bring the case to completion.
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is your mallet big enough to hit it from the back
Sometimes it’s about the swing of the hammer.
I am actually on the Verge of making Steam Machines for TV set top boxes using Linux / Steam OS... Do you have the files for purchase? Looking for prints that work with my Modified Ender 3 pro!
I’m going to be giving the files away for free when I hit 6k subscribers. You can help by sharing the video wherever you can. ;)
@@standupg4m3r Daddy! I want an Oompa Loompa Now!
For some reason horizontal HTPC cases are so hard to come by (at least where I live). No doubt this will be an ideal way forward, with some effort.
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!
The original Steam Machine had some users putting it on its side (ignoring how it will compromise thermals even more based on the side you choose), and I think it was driven by the negative of hori-cases and how much foot print they take up. I’m guessing this drives lower demand and less attention this niche form factor. But thank goodness for the few case manufacturers like Fractal and of course, 3D Printers! lol
Never knew that. But with the rise of steam os and better support for the "couch gaming experience" only a matter of time before HTPCs make a comeback.
@@bhismanambiar a g4m3r-b01 can dream. I was originally intending on installing Steam OS for this build, but learned that even though the OG Steam OS was for nVidia… team green is having issues installing latest Steam OS versions!
With that height of ducts, couldn’t you have fitted a normal 25mm fan instead?
Thanks for watching! I would try it if I had a 92*25mm fan… but still happy with how well it sucks air in unimpeded with the ducts; I find fans perform worse and are louder when they have little space in front or behind them. I remember a good rule to follow is to have the same height as the fan both front and back.
How you made this model i want one
Thanks for watching! If I reach 6k subscribers, I’ll provide the files for free. Share this video to anyone who might be interested to get us there faster lol
how did you cut the model into pieces with such a connection, are there any guides?
I did everything in CAD. Stay tuned for a possible guide sometime in the future.
> *When I reach 6,000 Subscribers, I will post a link to the 3D Files here!*
It looks like you've reached 6k :)
Teehee!
@@standupg4m3r thank you for sharing, very great work!
@@standupg4m3r thank you for sharing, this is awesome work
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Thanks for watching!
how did you make the joiner edges
Hi thanks for watching. The "jigsaw" was made in CAD. When I reach 6k subscribers, I will share the STLs.
What slicer settings did you use?
Bear in mind this printer is not stock and finicky as heck.
Little mesh portion: ua-cam.com/video/fdSeuXnyZlA/v-deo.htmlsi=6h1z5tFo8yjejnqM
The rest were printed with standard PETG presets, but with fan at 0% and no retraction.
I have a new printer now: Qidi Tech X-Max 3 for 3D Printed PC Mods
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can you modifu this to look like a xbox 360……
The answer is always yes, but actually doing it, is a different story lol
Thanks for watching!
Hi do You have the file stl to printing?
Thanks for watching! I’ll hopefully release them soon. Please read the description for details.
😂
Glad to entertain lol
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Thanks for watching!
Is this case for sale?
Nope! But once I hit 6k subscribers I’ll be sharing the 3D Print files for free. So share this video with people and groups who might also appreciate it. Thanks!
youre so evil for using m2.5
Balling on a budget is not a crime!
Love the project but please lose the 3 seconds transition to black!
Thanks so much for watching. And will definitely adjust the editing to reflect. Some close friends also brought it up and threatened to never speak to me again if I didn’t make the changes. Let me know how I do on my next video ok?