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Repurposed PS5 APU finds new life as budget Linux gaming board

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AMD's BC-250, a repurposed PlayStation 5 APU originally intended for crypto mining, is finding new life as a Linux gaming board. Community efforts have enabled unlocking all 40 Compute Units and eight Zen 2 cores, offering performance comparable to Valve's Steam Machine but at a significantly lower cost. While the initial setup requires tinkering, the BC-250 presents a compelling option for budget-conscious gamers seeking Steam Machine-like capabilities. AI

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Repurposed PS5 APU finds new life as budget Linux gaming board

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Jake Roach ·

    Benchmarking AMD's BC-250, offering Steam Machine-like performance at half the price — unlocking 40 CUs, eight Zen 2 cores on the repurposed PS5 APU

    The popular BC-250 APU has seen some major advancements over the past few months, including a 40CU unlock and enabling all eight Zen 2 cores. We put together a BC-250 machine to see how it works, and what these new mods offer.

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