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PCGAMESN - Ben Stockton
Aug 01, 2025
A YouTuber has successfully repurposed an Intel-powered iMac from 2019 into a gaming PC using the operating system found on the Steam Deck. The result is a surprisingly powerful gaming rig, given its outdated specs, that cost just $100 to put together.
Installing Linux on an older PC isn’t a new concept, but we’ve got Valve to thank for making it an option for an upcycled gaming PC that's easy to use. Valve’s development of SteamOS for the Steam Deck is why that device is on our best handheld list, and why so many manufacturers are looking to install SteamOS on new and more powerful devices.
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