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[Persona7]

Was this something you had to sign up for?

 

[Mr.Monitor]

Was this something you had to sign up for?

Yeah

 

[Exuro]

If anyone cares... it looks like this is the motherboard they're using.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157374

Not a bad choice. Overclockable (though I wouldn't want to do it with that cooler)

That...is the same exact board I purchased for my dads build. Go me.

 

[Zeth]

Was this something you had to sign up for?

Even if you didn't sign up, you have a similar chance of being selected.

Some of the posts here don't reflect that though.

 

[LOLDSFAN]

they're just a little late

So you're telling me it could take a few years to get the email? :<

 

[ashecitism]

looks like someone on reddit got in? Their badge updated:

or it's fake :lol

 

[Shadowhaxor]

Even if you didn't sign up, you have a similar chance of being selected.

Some of the posts here don't reflect that though.

No, you had to sign up and complete the tasks to get into the beta to be selected.

 

[Gianni Merryman]

Was this something you had to sign up for?

You had to apply for it, besides there was a list of things to do to be eligible - such as playing at least once with Big picture mode with a controller.

 

[kartu]

Pardon my lack of excitement, what is so exciting about it? How is it different from a gaming PC with SteamOS on it?

And, oh, 450w PSU in SFF?

 

[TheSeks]

Even if you didn't sign up, you have a similar chance of being selected.

Some of the posts here don't reflect that though.

Haha, no.

You HAD to do the stuff to get the beta participant badge to even be CONSIDERED for the beta.

So, they still haven't announced winners? *ManHavingHeartAttack.gif*

Damn, I thought I lost. Guess we're still on the rollercoaster of Valve time, then?

 

[Exuro]

Pardon my lack of excitement, what is so exciting about it? How is it different from a gaming PC with SteamOS on it?

And, oh, 450w PSU in SFF?

It's running SteamOS so that'll be cool to tinker around with, and you get it and the Steam controller for free. Who wouldn't be excited to get a free PC that has the chance of having a titan in it?

 

[xJavonta]

Another email notification, but from Urban Outfitters this time. I wish I could just find out if I won or not so I could stop freaking out everytime my phone goes off.

 

[Intheflorsh]

looks like someone on reddit got in? Their badge updated:

or it's fake :lol

Better be

 

[JakkuFurosu]

Another email notification, but from Urban Outfitters this time. I wish I could just find out if I won or not so I could stop freaking out everytime my phone goes off.

15% off summer tee's is nothing to scoff at

 

[Dead Prince]

No email

 

[Jafku]

Gabe please

 

[Nzyme32]

If anyone cares... it looks like this is the motherboard they're using.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157374

Not a bad choice. Overclockable (though I wouldn't want to do it with that cooler)

Thats nice. I've yet to decide whether I want to go down the mini ITX path or just make a slightly larger mATX system

 

[Grief.exe]

looks like someone on reddit got in? Their badge updated:

or it's fake :lol

Would not be hard to do, that badge transition is easily obtainable on SteamDB and could be photoshopped in.

Thats nice. I've yet to decide whether I want to go down the mini ITX path or just make a slightly larger mATX system

I would pick the case that you want and go up from there. Choose one that is aesthetically pleasing for both yourself and entertainment center.

 

[ashecitism]

someone on reddit posted this:

 

[kennah]

Thats nice. I've yet to decide whether I want to go down the mini ITX path or just make a slightly larger mATX system

There are so many amazing options for SFF these days. Come join us in the I Need A New PC thread.

Personally I'm VERY excited for what SteamBox is doing to the industry. Looking forward to having a small box on my TV that streams games from my more powerful computer downstairs.

 

[alf717]

Does this mean the OS will be available on the 13th?

 

[xJavonta]

Dude got an email :'( http://steamcommunity.com/id/mrgreenshirt

Another guy had 33 games.

 

[ashecitism]

yep, they're being sent out now

 

[Intheflorsh]

someone on reddit posted this:

Ah well, I guess I'll just have to hang on to my old PC.

 

[Deleted member 22576]

Pardon my lack of excitement, what is so exciting about it? How is it different from a gaming PC with SteamOS on it?

And, oh, 450w PSU in SFF?

I have a 450wat psu in my SFF pc. Its awesome.

 

[Grief.exe]

[Checking Badge Page Intensifies]

 

[SteveWinwood]

It isn't, but pretty much anyone would round down to zero.

i would have failed most of my college classes if i did that

 

[diablos991]

Dude got an email :'( http://steamcommunity.com/id/mrgreenshirt

Another guy had 33 games.

Damn, that one is legit.
Double checked and I don't have the updated badge...

 

[xJavonta]

Fuck me

I don't know what I expected

 

[S0N0S]

Would not be hard to do, that badge transition is easily obtainable on SteamDB and could be photoshopped in.



I would pick the case that you want and go up from there. Choose one that is aesthetically pleasing for both yourself and entertainment center.

That's apparently exactly what happened: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/steamuniverse/discussions/0/648814213882293069/#c648814213885674798

Also, first person to announce it on Twitter? https://twitter.com/HeavyArmsDan/status/410899806605688832

 

[Exuro]

Ah well, I guess I'll just have to hang on to my old PC.

Hmm I wonder if they somehow locked his account to his specific machine.

 

[JakkuFurosu]

welp it was fun

Hope some people from here have better luck then I.

 

[Fox318]

No gaffers?

 

[Gamerloid]

No gaffers?

Don't stop believin'~~~ hold on to the feeling

 

[Intheflorsh]

No gaffers?

That's a shame.

 

[xJavonta]

This was probably the most nerve wracking, gut wrenching experience I've had all year.

I don't know whether I should be saying fuck you Valve or thanks for the excitement Valve.

 

[xtop]

well no email there's always the 400 million dollar lottery... right? right?

 

[ashecitism]

No gaffers?

the punishment we get for the horrible Steam Universe threads :lol

 

[Enthus]

I didn't expect anything, but still a bit disappointing. I wanted to try that controller out

 

[ashecitism]

hmm looks like the badges unlocked at 1:59pm, but they got the emails later?

check your profiles, guys

 

[The Dear Leader]

Awwww shit just got an email from Steam... saying an item on my wishlist is on sale. -_-

 

[Dead Prince]

i'm just going to wear the steam beta candidate as if i got in.

 

[Nzyme32]

There are so many amazing options for SFF these days. Come join us in the I Need A New PC thread.

Personally I'm VERY excited for what SteamBox is doing to the industry. Looking forward to having a small box on my TV that streams games from my more powerful computer downstairs.

Me too, I think the aesthetics of the Steam Prototype case are perfect for me so I'll have to wait for them to put out the CAD files or whatever manufacturer starts selling them. My only fear is getting the cooling setup down since it will be the first miniITX i'll build, it looked like there was some sort of radial fan in there for the processor? I'll definitely check out the New PC thread. Cheers!

 

[Wario64]

I didn't get in

 

[mrklaw]

They'll have known for ages it was US Only. Just a clever way to gain a whole load of info on various Steam Users. It's always US. Guy who won all the games was US base too. Scummy Valve.

What regulatory stuff anyway? it's a PC in a small box running Linux.

 

[raugupatis]

Just got an email from Anna. Holy cow, 0.0711% chance of being selected...

Can't wait to caress those trackpads with me thumbs.

 

[LOLDSFAN]

*Edit* I stand corrected lol? ^^^^^^^^

Out of the 421,843 eligible, no one on NeoGAF seemed to get it.

Of course some people might be at work or busy right now but the odds should be in our favor considering we're a pretty big gaming community.

 

[Momentary]

Damn. I didn't get in. It wouldn't have worked out anyways. I've got 8 months of training and they don't allow stuff like that where I'm going.

 

[Psykoboy2]

I wonder if someone will throw theirs up on eBay.

 

[UnrealEck]

I'm not that interested in their pre-built PCs. I'd like to get my hands on that controller and the OS. Hopefully the OS is available soon then so we can all test it.