Sexy Steam Machine - Zotac SN970

The Zotac SN970 Steam Box showcased at CES is presented as a visually striking mini PC that blends SteamOS styling with strong hardware on the inside. The host highlights a GTX 970 graphics processor under the hood, paired with a Skylake quad-core CPU, 8 GB of RAM, a 64 GB SSD and a 1 TB hard drive, signaling a configuration capable of handling modern games at reasonable settings. The device offers multiple HDMI connections, including in and out options, enabling streaming into the box or from the box to a display, and it also provides dual gigabit ethernet, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB ports, a card reader, and mic and stereo I/O, all wrapped in a white and black aesthetic with a prominent Steam logo. The presenter notes that SteamOS is free and installable, and mentions that Windows can be installed over it, giving users traditional or alternative operating system options depending on preference. He also discusses practical features such as using HDMI in for streaming content to the Steam Box and leveraging Steam’s ecosystem for music and auxiliary functionality, while acknowledging sponsorships from HyperX, Phantom Glass, and Linda.com. The segment emphasizes that this box is positioned as a strong entry in the Steam Box category, potentially appealing to users who want a prebuilt option with solid hardware without the complexity of building a PC. Viewers are invited to share their opinions on the implementation and to stay tuned for more PX 2015 coverage from Linus Tech Tips.

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