Can't play if games crash all the time. My steam deck is definitely overheating. I ordered the "good one" but realized it would come from China so in a month's time. I decided to order the replacement fan from ifixit after. Yeah, this is becoming a real problem. I tried multiple things and yes, my SD is out of warranty. I noticed one thing: "outside" the steam app it last longer. I guess it accepts higher temperatures? Yes, I tried lowering the specs and even manually setting up the GPU. =(
Really liked the video, the game I am having issues is actually Cyberpunk, so this was informative. I have a SteamDeck OLED, does it make a difference? I can usually play with no problem, but sometimes I do notice it gets really noisy, hot, and in some ocasion it does freeze/shut off. I have the SteamDeck settings, so im not pushing it further that it should, I think. Could a backplate help? Should I contact Steam? I assumed it is a demanding game, and I only have issues sometimes, but I am worried newer games could take a greater toll, seeing you can run Cyberpunk with no issues on the anterior version of the console.
Try Iontophoresis, helped me a lot. You just put your hands in water with a low electric current for 15min every 2 weeks or so and your hands magically don't sweat anymore. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iontophoresis
Let me list the cooling things I did to my steam deck... JSAUX v1 back case with exposed aluminum plate No name SSD copper heatsink to cool the WD SN740 SSD, which the bare drive DOES overheat during heavy transfer. This is just to delay the thermal throttling long enough that most operation would have been done. Removal of the EMI shield. Copper Cooldeck from youtuber Low Cost, and have it mated to JSAUX backplate via a thinner thermal pad. Drilling and grinding vent holes at the fan intake, making my back plate like V2's vent with V1's metal plate. You mean I get this thing to play game from steam??? I thought it is for competitive modding, which is the game... I did advise my friends... I'm screwing around for fun, they should just get JSAUX V2 backplate if they want a bit better cooling and lower fan noise to get similar results without spending a lot of time and money. Cooling does help components last longer, IIRC there's a industry saying that by lowering temperature 10C degrees, you double your component life.
can confirm the Jsaux blower style cooler works magically. It's a little bit loud but definitely tolerable. I will note I use the newer JSaux RGB backplate too, and you can kinda feel the fan pulling air threw the vent over the components. Definitely a must have
What's your opinion on the fact that circle vent of JSAUX Backplate V2 essentially bypasses the airflow that's supposed to go through other components via the OG vent?
It’s hard to tell if it has any long lasting negative effects at this time. I know it possibly changes the pressure of the airflow in the machine, but I’m personally not worried about it.
nice video, it would have been nice too if you combined JSAUX Backplate V2 + JSAUX Turbine Cooler. since both were actually performing. today came my official steam deck dock and i was able to test valorant on my mobile arzopa 144hz monitor with windows 10 iot and it worked kind of. on an empty map i was able to get full 144fps/hz but on team deathmatch the coolers started to spin alot and after 1 minute the fps started dropping. i also was switching resolutions to see if i could get any more fps back which resulted in the hdmi audio to cut off. i wasnt able to monitor the temps by now since ive heard that those steam deck tools can get you banned on some anticheat games on windows. i think i will get atleast the backplate, actually impressive that it does that big of a difference. thanks for your big comparesion.
I've never liked deceptive advertising claiming a product does something it doesn't. In the case of game console coolers like these, they claim to increase performance and make the console cooler. Yes, most "good" ones will make the Steam Deck cooler. But they won't increase performance. What wasn't mentioned in the video was that the Steam Deck was designed with a thermal performance range and as long as it remains in that range, its good to go. The coolers don't really affect cooling enough to allow overclocking nor would you want to if you even could.
You're entitled to your opinion, but what will those 10 degrees get you? More performance? Truly, what do you stand to benefit by seeing the little number in the corner go down by 5-10? In my mind, it's another thing to charge/plug in and strap on to your portable device for no real life benefits. Theoretically, keeping temps a little lower MIGHT extend the life of the device, but unless you are cranking cyberpunk 2077 24 hours a day for years, i dont think its worth the time, money, effort to use any external coolers.
@@JasonWitmerYT Getting lower temps in a an electronic device is always beneficial, no matter what, and the steam deck cooling by itself is not that great, it’s gonna keep you out of 90 degrees yeah but 85 is still a lot, so a way of getting it lower still helps
Awh, im so sad. I was interested in getting the magnetic jsaux fan(admittedly, yes. For the added RGB. I love the colorful lights) but it doesnt seem as though they carry it anymore.
the binbok is the best i have it it keeps the temps on the 50 but if you put it while gaming you wont notice the difference do it when you are starting the steam deck and the air is at full it stays below 60 while gaming
My steam deck is freezing after playing a strategy game (Anno 1800) for like 2 hours… does that mean defective or would a cooler be a valid option? I mainly use it in handstand at a fixed position to accommodate my MacBook so I don’t really care about plugging it into a wall socket.
.... that sucking fan attachment scares me a bit. Some Fans generate voltage when spun faster than it's supposed to spin.... wouldn't it zap components? it's like killing GPU's with aircans....
In defense of the folks you mentioned in the beginning - it's not unreasonable to assume excess heat from the exhaust vent might be indicative of *really* excess heat from the components.
I do wonder if these would have more of an effect with relatively hot environment temperatures. I drive a school bus, have a couple hours between pickup and dropoff, pretty much just stay in the bus... where it does get quite warm because it's a goddamn bus.
It’s possible if you are dealing with overheating due to your environment. If you aren’t dealing with overheating, thermal throttling etc, I think you’re okay.
I had the Jsaux v1 backplate paired with the jsaux fan and it made the backplate way cooler and you could actually touch it and not burn ur fingers haha
10:34 i have this one.. and 100% it works,. Sometimes my temps dropped to 60c where the steam fan doesn’t even have to run So this one is good i got the one with the plastic knob.
Hey I just stumbled upon your channel. Really like your content and humour. I have a question about the jsaux backplate v2. Would you say that "because it help with cooling a little" the deck is less noisy? I wouldn't say I care much about cooling, but man sometimes the deck is very noisy.
I wouldn’t say it reduces the volume at all, to be honest. It is possible to have a slightly lower threshold on some games, but I haven’t tested the noise thoroughly. Thanks for watching!
Hello crocodile. It really depends on what you want from a handheld. I did reviews on both of them, so go check those out and see which one makes more sense for you.
I’ve used the Steam Deck Oled for the last several months and can confidently confirm it’s become my single most used gaming device in ages! Highly recommended.
One question, my steam deck gets really hot when playing a good game, and the battery drains really quickly, but the biggest problem is the fact that the smell coming from the deck smells like something is burning, could this be because I haven’t really used it for extended periods of time or should I contact steam, barring in mind that I don’t think it’s seen 24 hours of activity yet as I spend between 1 and 2 hours a night playing on it and I have had it for less than a month brand new?
@@JasonWitmerYT hi, thank you for your reply, I decided to plug my steam deck in to charge and then I just played contraband officer for 3 hours straight and I after about an hour the deck reached a constant temperature and it smelt really bad and then the fan kicked in and a massive cloud of something was blowing out the vent, I think possibly to much thermal grease was applied and it had dried up, so I think it should be fine, I did contact steam and they said it isn’t too common but it does occasionally happen
Was looking into fans for the sake of emulating PS3 games on the deck since anything I've played caused the temperatures to shoot up to 90-92 C no matter the settings. The V2 backplate seems legit but is it potentially harmful with the metal being inside and not externally at those high temps? (Also thanks for saving me $30 from buying the stupid fan on amazon 😂)
I would like to run the Steam Deck with OC. But since heat is a very big problem there, I think a combination of thermal cooling pads with the Jsaux v2 and a small additional fan can make a difference. However, I have read that many components are no longer cooled properly if you use the Jsaux v2 with the holes. Is this serious information? I mean, because the holes on the fan ensure that the air is not pushed out properly from the top. Another idea of mine is that you can replace the thermal paste inside the vapor deck with liquid metal paste and replace the original vapor cooler with a better one? So I have ideas of what I can do. But no decision. Any suggestions?
I personally use the v2 backplate - it looks cool and atleast does something. I'd say give it a shot and if you dont like it after a few days, you can consider returning.
From my experience it has helped actaully. Where i can even go to a higher setting sometimes. Example diablo 4.. i was getting 80 fps+ high graphics, the steam deck less than 5000 rpm.. I think that is pretty good lol.. Also its kinda nice to know that your steam deck isn’t cooking 😂
No problem, I addressed this in the video. Valve knows what it takes to cool the steam deck - they would not allow it to get so hot that it will hurt performance. You don’t need to do anything. Putting a fan on to it will not increase performance - just play it normally and enjoy ☺️
But hey, if you are over clocking your steam deck (at your own risk), u can have better performance and then the coolers can in fact make a difference while making your game performance better.
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Thanks for watching! Are you considering buying a Steam Deck cooler?
Can't play if games crash all the time. My steam deck is definitely overheating. I ordered the "good one" but realized it would come from China so in a month's time. I decided to order the replacement fan from ifixit after. Yeah, this is becoming a real problem. I tried multiple things and yes, my SD is out of warranty. I noticed one thing: "outside" the steam app it last longer. I guess it accepts higher temperatures? Yes, I tried lowering the specs and even manually setting up the GPU. =(
Really liked the video, the game I am having issues is actually Cyberpunk, so this was informative.
I have a SteamDeck OLED, does it make a difference?
I can usually play with no problem, but sometimes I do notice it gets really noisy, hot, and in some ocasion it does freeze/shut off.
I have the SteamDeck settings, so im not pushing it further that it should, I think.
Could a backplate help?
Should I contact Steam? I assumed it is a demanding game, and I only have issues sometimes, but I am worried newer games could take a greater toll, seeing you can run Cyberpunk with no issues on the anterior version of the console.
I'd like to if they fit on phones too
That JSAUX V2 is actually pretty good. Lower fan noise + a cool transparent back is all you need to really convince me.
I'd actually prefer a fan that blows air on my fingers, since I got sweaty hands.
See, now THAT I'd pay for - maybe just turn the fans around?
Try Iontophoresis, helped me a lot. You just put your hands in water with a low electric current for 15min every 2 weeks or so and your hands magically don't sweat anymore. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iontophoresis
Disgusting
It would be cool if there was a fan that can go on your wrist that blows onto your hand
@@ramrodbldm9876Sweating is a natural thing bud, not much you can do about it.
I'm happy with the JSAUX backplate, because the specific one I use just adds additional thermal mass without altering the intended airflow path.
The old one is better if you cut off 1/4 of the thermal foam closest to the controller
but it's a stupidly small difference
I got the atomic purple JSAUX Backplate V2. mainly cause I wanted a custom back plate but better temps is a plus
Nice review video! You can tell a lot of work was put into it. When you blow up these videos will be a good resource.
I love your videos! You make it so much clearer and don't bs the results just to sell a product.
Thank you! I try my best!
Yeah I don't think i'll bother with any kind of cooling, none of them seem truly significant. Thanks for the quality content!
Let me list the cooling things I did to my steam deck...
JSAUX v1 back case with exposed aluminum plate
No name SSD copper heatsink to cool the WD SN740 SSD, which the bare drive DOES overheat during heavy transfer. This is just to delay the thermal throttling long enough that most operation would have been done.
Removal of the EMI shield.
Copper Cooldeck from youtuber Low Cost, and have it mated to JSAUX backplate via a thinner thermal pad.
Drilling and grinding vent holes at the fan intake, making my back plate like V2's vent with V1's metal plate.
You mean I get this thing to play game from steam??? I thought it is for competitive modding, which is the game...
I did advise my friends... I'm screwing around for fun, they should just get JSAUX V2 backplate if they want a bit better cooling and lower fan noise to get similar results without spending a lot of time and money.
Cooling does help components last longer, IIRC there's a industry saying that by lowering temperature 10C degrees, you double your component life.
I'm all for cooling/modding your Steam Deck for fun! Sounds cool
@@JasonWitmerYT great job on detailing all those things' test results, I'm really to lazy to do that... haha
Thanks haha honestly if it got me more fps, I think they’d be totally worth it.
can confirm the Jsaux blower style cooler works magically. It's a little bit loud but definitely tolerable.
I will note I use the newer JSaux RGB backplate too, and you can kinda feel the fan pulling air threw the vent over the components. Definitely a must have
Bro this is the best Steam Deck testing video I've seen. I was looking for you where were you honest tech dude TT
Thank you 🙏
What's your opinion on the fact that circle vent of JSAUX Backplate V2 essentially bypasses the airflow that's supposed to go through other components via the OG vent?
It’s hard to tell if it has any long lasting negative effects at this time. I know it possibly changes the pressure of the airflow in the machine, but I’m personally not worried about it.
This was my concern
Thanks for putting things in easy-to-understand terms. :)
nice video, it would have been nice too if you combined JSAUX Backplate V2 + JSAUX Turbine Cooler. since both were actually performing. today came my official steam deck dock and i was able to test valorant on my mobile arzopa 144hz monitor with windows 10 iot and it worked kind of. on an empty map i was able to get full 144fps/hz but on team deathmatch the coolers started to spin alot and after 1 minute the fps started dropping. i also was switching resolutions to see if i could get any more fps back which resulted in the hdmi audio to cut off. i wasnt able to monitor the temps by now since ive heard that those steam deck tools can get you banned on some anticheat games on windows. i think i will get atleast the backplate, actually impressive that it does that big of a difference. thanks for your big comparesion.
If you want it to run cooler you're better off using a better cooling pad or cooling paste.
I've never liked deceptive advertising claiming a product does something it doesn't. In the case of game console coolers like these, they claim to increase performance and make the console cooler. Yes, most "good" ones will make the Steam Deck cooler. But they won't increase performance. What wasn't mentioned in the video was that the Steam Deck was designed with a thermal performance range and as long as it remains in that range, its good to go. The coolers don't really affect cooling enough to allow overclocking nor would you want to if you even could.
Easysmx surprised me tbh, such a shame that I wouldn't trade off the protection and grip of my dbrand case 😅
get a ptm pad, use the jsaux backplate with the back vent, undervolt your cpu and gpu, and remember to clean out your device of dust every year or so
Thank you for sharing! This is VERY helpful!
tbh i disagree with you, getting 10- cpu temps IS a big deal, especially in hotter areas, i definitely would get a steam deck cooler myself
You're entitled to your opinion, but what will those 10 degrees get you? More performance? Truly, what do you stand to benefit by seeing the little number in the corner go down by 5-10? In my mind, it's another thing to charge/plug in and strap on to your portable device for no real life benefits. Theoretically, keeping temps a little lower MIGHT extend the life of the device, but unless you are cranking cyberpunk 2077 24 hours a day for years, i dont think its worth the time, money, effort to use any external coolers.
@@JasonWitmerYT Getting lower temps in a an electronic device is always beneficial, no matter what, and the steam deck cooling by itself is not that great, it’s gonna keep you out of 90 degrees yeah but 85 is still a lot, so a way of getting it lower still helps
ztotopcase: "Z is the last one of the 26 letters, which is the smallest one,..."
Me: L or I depending on the font.
Awh, im so sad. I was interested in getting the magnetic jsaux fan(admittedly, yes. For the added RGB. I love the colorful lights) but it doesnt seem as though they carry it anymore.
We need an iets / llano laptop cooling pad but for the steam deck lol. Probably a 40mm fan and a foam border to force more air in.
i have a SD cooler which is not scam , i using it 6 month it help my steamdeck keep cool down below around 70 n saved battery on fans
Name?
I want the V2 backplate because it looks dope lol
Really well done video.
Great reserch content. Great sense of humor - subbed! Do you know if the oled runs cooler naturally?
Thanks! I haven’t been able to test the OLED yet, but afaik it’s similar thermals.
JSAUX v2 seems to be the best option as it's acceptably cooler and does not sound like a jet engine.
This video is well done! I will put the backplate immediately once I get my steam deck to my home
the binbok is the best i have it it keeps the temps on the 50 but if you put it while gaming you wont notice the difference do it when you are starting the steam deck and the air is at full it stays below 60 while gaming
My steam deck is freezing after playing a strategy game (Anno 1800) for like 2 hours… does that mean defective or would a cooler be a valid option?
I mainly use it in handstand at a fixed position to accommodate my MacBook so I don’t really care about plugging it into a wall socket.
Correct me if im wrong but there's no way a fan can blow sub ambient to cause condensation
I'd much rather have a shell that stays cool. To keep my hands cool while I game.
Me watching this with my stupid fans working hahaha
Buying the JSAUX v2 backplate and turbine fan based off this, good looking out!
.... that sucking fan attachment scares me a bit. Some Fans generate voltage when spun faster than it's supposed to spin.... wouldn't it zap components? it's like killing GPU's with aircans....
In defense of the folks you mentioned in the beginning - it's not unreasonable to assume excess heat from the exhaust vent might be indicative of *really* excess heat from the components.
I agree - but after listening to logic and reasoning, they still insist on buying a cooler that does nothing lol just read the comments to this video
I do wonder if these would have more of an effect with relatively hot environment temperatures. I drive a school bus, have a couple hours between pickup and dropoff, pretty much just stay in the bus... where it does get quite warm because it's a goddamn bus.
It’s possible if you are dealing with overheating due to your environment. If you aren’t dealing with overheating, thermal throttling etc, I think you’re okay.
What if you stick thermal tape on the heatpipe to the plate then the plate to the V1's exposed metal plate, then hook up the Mag Cooler to that?
That’s how I run it in the video - didn’t make much of a difference.
I had the Jsaux v1 backplate paired with the jsaux fan and it made the backplate way cooler and you could actually touch it and not burn ur fingers haha
10:34 i have this one.. and 100% it works,. Sometimes my temps dropped to 60c where the steam fan doesn’t even have to run
So this one is good i got the one with the plastic knob.
Thanks for the video, came at the perfect time since I'm waiting mine to arrive and looking for what to get for it now.
Well I have never noticed my deck ever fuging up even when it plays super hot
Exactly! That’s pretty much the point of the video lol
Hey I just stumbled upon your channel. Really like your content and humour.
I have a question about the jsaux backplate v2. Would you say that "because it help with cooling a little" the deck is less noisy?
I wouldn't say I care much about cooling, but man sometimes the deck is very noisy.
I wouldn’t say it reduces the volume at all, to be honest. It is possible to have a slightly lower threshold on some games, but I haven’t tested the noise thoroughly. Thanks for watching!
hello jason witmer i was thinking on buying a handheld but i dont know which one should i choose (rog ally or steam deck)
Hello crocodile. It really depends on what you want from a handheld. I did reviews on both of them, so go check those out and see which one makes more sense for you.
I’ve used the Steam Deck Oled for the last several months and can confidently confirm it’s become my single most used gaming device in ages! Highly recommended.
One question, my steam deck gets really hot when playing a good game, and the battery drains really quickly, but the biggest problem is the fact that the smell coming from the deck smells like something is burning, could this be because I haven’t really used it for extended periods of time or should I contact steam, barring in mind that I don’t think it’s seen 24 hours of activity yet as I spend between 1 and 2 hours a night playing on it and I have had it for less than a month brand new?
If the smell continues for more than a few minutes, contact valve. They will at least let you know if it’s a problem or not. Good luck!
@@JasonWitmerYT hi, thank you for your reply, I decided to plug my steam deck in to charge and then I just played contraband officer for 3 hours straight and I after about an hour the deck reached a constant temperature and it smelt really bad and then the fan kicked in and a massive cloud of something was blowing out the vent, I think possibly to much thermal grease was applied and it had dried up, so I think it should be fine, I did contact steam and they said it isn’t too common but it does occasionally happen
Somebody explain me how will a tiny fan produce condensation if all its doing is blowing his room-temp air...
Was looking into fans for the sake of emulating PS3 games on the deck since anything I've played caused the temperatures to shoot up to 90-92 C no matter the settings. The V2 backplate seems legit but is it potentially harmful with the metal being inside and not externally at those high temps? (Also thanks for saving me $30 from buying the stupid fan on amazon 😂)
I love my JSAUX set up.
I'll just keep playing with the settings of my games to run things as cool as possible.
Random meow at 6:31 😸
I would like to run the Steam Deck with OC. But since heat is a very big problem there, I think a combination of thermal cooling pads with the Jsaux v2 and a small additional fan can make a difference. However, I have read that many components are no longer cooled properly if you use the Jsaux v2 with the holes. Is this serious information? I mean, because the holes on the fan ensure that the air is not pushed out properly from the top. Another idea of mine is that you can replace the thermal paste inside the vapor deck with liquid metal paste and replace the original vapor cooler with a better one?
So I have ideas of what I can do. But no decision. Any suggestions?
or simply stick a passive cooler on the back of the Jsaux V2?
Don't use liquid metal. Not thick enough for this application. Thermal pad much better.
Im using this cooler while docked and overclocked the steam deck, this made mybdeck capable of playing those hard to play games with ny friends
Nice work , subscribed
Just get a usb fan (That's Shaped Like Box) Sit the steam deck against the fan play with a controller, Issue solved
I got the Jsaux backplate v2 but haven’t installed it yet and not sure if I should just send it back. Any thoughts?
I personally use the v2 backplate - it looks cool and atleast does something. I'd say give it a shot and if you dont like it after a few days, you can consider returning.
@@JasonWitmerYT thanks a lot man!
If the jsaux V2 had other clear colors...
Respect man, thanks for the video 👍
thoughts on actual research done by cryobyte?
just say thx and i like your video
From my experience it has helped actaully. Where i can even go to a higher setting sometimes. Example diablo 4.. i was getting 80 fps+ high graphics, the steam deck less than 5000 rpm.. I think that is pretty good lol..
Also its kinda nice to know that your steam deck isn’t cooking 😂
You rock brotha
Question what of i just take a small fan and place my syeam deck againts it so that cold air hits the hot part?
It’s not necessary, don’t waste your time
@JasonWitmerYT i just don't know about computers so am just guessing the cooler it is the better it will run
No problem, I addressed this in the video. Valve knows what it takes to cool the steam deck - they would not allow it to get so hot that it will hurt performance. You don’t need to do anything. Putting a fan on to it will not increase performance - just play it normally and enjoy ☺️
@@JasonWitmerYT thanks
Try final fantasy xv on steam deck it couldnt run for me
Thank you for dedicated video
My deck shuts off Everytime I play palworld on my steam deck
Contact Steam support
But hey, if you are over clocking your steam deck (at your own risk), u can have better performance and then the coolers can in fact make a difference while making your game performance better.
I don't completely agree with this
Yeah........stock cooler gang gang!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
SD cooler works like magic for me keeping my deck very cool
This video was good even though you don’t subscribe to the idea of these….but you really should reconsider the baby talking… quite annoying!
Alot of pointless talking couldnt finish watching even on 2x