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December 20, 2025
DIY Linux Steam Machine with a GEEKOM AX8 Max Mini PC! [Review & Tutorial]
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US Official: https://www.geekompc.com/geekom-ax8-max-mini-pc/?mtm_campaign=YT_IT15&mtm_kwd=ClownfishTVUS Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSPB26NK?maas=maas_adg_D7356B8BC8D9AB08C50F43D6E4B679C6_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&th=1We're reviewing a GEEKOM AX8 Max Mini PC -- a versatile mini PC that use can use for light AAA gaming -- to build our own Steam Machine for less than the cost of RAM! We replace Windows 11 with Linux Mint to reduce bloat, and them install Steam and run in Big Picture mode. Can this little unit become an all-in-one gaming box that's plug and play in your living room? You might be surprised!Timestamps - 00:01 - Introduction to the GEEKOM AX8 Max Mini PC and Tutorial00:47 - The GabeCube00:50 - Unboxing the GEEKOM AX8 Max Mini PC and Specs02:13 - Closer Look at the GEEKOM AX8 Max Mini PC02:35 - Size comparison of GEEKOM AX8 Max Mini PC with a deck of cards, a comic book and an Atari 7800+06:00 - Replacing Windows 11 with Linux Mint as the operating system06:30 - Downloading and installing Linux Mint from a thumb drive07:23 - Booting Up Linux Mint for the first time08:05 - Installing Steam08:24 - Setting Steam to Big Picture Mode08:50 - Performance and FPS of GEEKOM AX8 Max Mini PC on AAA Games09:08 - Subnautica Gameplay Performance on GEEKOM AX8 Max Mini PC09:56 - Palworld Gameplay Performance on GEEKOM AX8 Max Mini PC10:28 - Cyberpunk 2077 Gameplay Performance on GEEKOM AX8 Max Mini PC11:24 - Asura the striker Gameplay Performance on GEEKOM AX8 Max Mini PC12:00 - Vampire Survivors Gameplay Perfomance on GEEKOM AX8 Max Mini PC12:50 - Wrap Up and Final Thoughts on the GEEKOM AX8 Max Mini PCWatch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer’s point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.D/REZZED News covers Pixels, Pop Culture, and the Paranormal! We're an independent, opinionated entertainment news blog covering Video Games, Tech, Comics, Movies, Anime, High Strangeness, and more. As part of Clownfish TV, we strive to be balanced, based, and apolitical. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629🐠 MORE CLOWNFISH TV -Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.comFacebook - https://facebook.com/ClownfishTVX - https://x.com/ClownfishTVcomClownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/Disclaimer:This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing.#Tech #Games #Gaming #VideoGames #Podcast #Commentary #News #Reaction #Gaming #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech #Anime