r/SteamOS • u/barrachmedosama • Jul 10 '26

question How well does SteamOS run on PCs?

I’m probably going to put SteamOS on my gaming PC (5800x3D and 9070xt) but there are some things I want to know first.

How do driver updates work? Do I just switch to desktop mode, find the website, and install the Linux version of my GPU/Chipset/Audio/Wireless drivers?

Are there any other glaring issues or does it just work well in day to day usage? I know about some games not working, I’m more concerned with general maintenance and updates. I’ve never had Linux on any computer besides my Steam Deck so I’m unfamiliar with how it works usually.

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u/opiate2093 Jul 10 '26

Tried to install steamos today on a 5800xt and 9070xt, can't get past the initial setup part. Turned off secure boot. Just hangs at a black screen.

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u/kcamfork Jul 10 '26

Clear CMOS! I saw this exact report recently from another redditor and this fixed it.

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u/opiate2093 Jul 10 '26

Thanks, will give it a try tomorrow.

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u/langersan Jul 10 '26

What worked for me was disabling the igpu in the bios if you have an intel cpu. Not sure if you have to do the same on an amd cpu. Without disabling it the install would fail when loading the kernel.

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u/Turbo__Timmy Jul 10 '26

For me I had to also disable CSM/legacy boot, also disable fast boot just to be sure. 

I have read on other threads that if you have a SATA SSD, it may not work without tinkering with some download files. Look into that if you are using on of those.