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
I will say temp of the SD directly affects the battery life. I first hand watched my SD lose it's battery a lot faster on high temps vs lower. With that being said, that Jsaux v2 sounds good even if it increases how long i can play for at least 20-30 mins
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.
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.
Having personally tested the jsaux v2 cooling fan kit along with their carrying case mod I can tell you that cooling is very effective. In combination the cooling I ended up with a fan that’s unaltered and just the cooling fan itself on max the degrees was 64 Celsius consistently after about 2-4 minutes of constant use. Dropping from 84 Celsius. Completely worth it imo. The test was done multiple times on/off of course. Now I also had a ssd upgrade and swapped the “wrapper” tin foil from the ssd out for a full copper plate. I know it affected cooling a little but. But still this is massive.
ok. But the question is what's the point ? Is the Steam Deck prone to thermal throttling ? (meaning it cuts down performance to cool the device); I haven't seen this to be true. Or is the Steam Deck prone to actual overheating, like it'll shutdown/turn off. Again, I haven't seen this to be the case. I actually watched this video because I just got a Steam Deck, and seeing all these cooler accessories made me think I purchased a poorly designed console device. But this video clears up that the Steam Deck does not suffer from any thermal throttling nor shutdown issues from overheating. Thus, these cooling fans don't do much and they don't improve gaming performance.
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.
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
I fully agree with your conclusion when talking about the SD as a portable gaming device, but one use-case you didn't mention/test playing games at home on an external monitor or projector (where the added bulk doesn't matter, since it's docked anyway). Even with the old 1080p projector that I have I have noticed that some games will run fine for a while until random slowdowns happen due to thermal throttling (unless I lower the settings a lot). So I think I'll give the EasySMX a try. Thanks for the reviews!
I got the Benazcap Backplate for $13, replaced thermal paste with PTM7950, and added extra to the cooler where it makes contact with the back plate. I also drilled some holes where the stock fan sits. average temp with backplate 71-74c temp with backplate fan on 65-69c most of the time hovers 66c. best $30 spent.
@@JasonWitmerYT well if the numbers are lower that means it's less hot, and then you can overclock it to gain more performance for higher graphical settings or even a higher resolution screen modification. You won't have to worry about overheating.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 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?
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.
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.
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 ☺️
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.
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
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.
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 😂
.... 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.
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!
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
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
The ambient temperature does matter, but mostly for idle temperatures. Under load, unless you are literally playing outside in direct sunlight, there is minimal difference.
hey bro...dam i was just gona buy that cooler fan..thank god i skip to the video conclusion and now thinking again yeah u r right better buy new games on steam haha...done subscribed
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 😂)
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
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.
That JSAUX V2 is actually pretty good. Lower fan noise + a cool transparent back is all you need to really convince me.
Thanks - fan noise reduction is what I am looking for.
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!
I will say temp of the SD directly affects the battery life. I first hand watched my SD lose it's battery a lot faster on high temps vs lower. With that being said, that Jsaux v2 sounds good even if it increases how long i can play for at least 20-30 mins
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
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 🙏
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.
Yeah I don't think i'll bother with any kind of cooling, none of them seem truly significant. Thanks for the quality content!
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?
Having personally tested the jsaux v2 cooling fan kit along with their carrying case mod I can tell you that cooling is very effective. In combination the cooling I ended up with a fan that’s unaltered and just the cooling fan itself on max the degrees was 64 Celsius consistently after about 2-4 minutes of constant use. Dropping from 84 Celsius. Completely worth it imo. The test was done multiple times on/off of course. Now I also had a ssd upgrade and swapped the “wrapper” tin foil from the ssd out for a full copper plate. I know it affected cooling a little but. But still this is massive.
ok. But the question is what's the point ? Is the Steam Deck prone to thermal throttling ? (meaning it cuts down performance to cool the device); I haven't seen this to be true. Or is the Steam Deck prone to actual overheating, like it'll shutdown/turn off. Again, I haven't seen this to be the case.
I actually watched this video because I just got a Steam Deck, and seeing all these cooler accessories made me think I purchased a poorly designed console device. But this video clears up that the Steam Deck does not suffer from any thermal throttling nor shutdown issues from overheating. Thus, these cooling fans don't do much and they don't improve gaming performance.
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.
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
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
Thanks for putting things in easy-to-understand terms. :)
I fully agree with your conclusion when talking about the SD as a portable gaming device, but one use-case you didn't mention/test playing games at home on an external monitor or projector (where the added bulk doesn't matter, since it's docked anyway). Even with the old 1080p projector that I have I have noticed that some games will run fine for a while until random slowdowns happen due to thermal throttling (unless I lower the settings a lot). So I think I'll give the EasySMX a try. Thanks for the reviews!
I got the atomic purple JSAUX Backplate V2. mainly cause I wanted a custom back plate but better temps is a plus
yea and yo are now cooking your other components this is what happens when people play engineer
Thank you for sharing! This is VERY helpful!
I got the Benazcap Backplate for $13, replaced thermal paste with PTM7950, and added extra to the cooler where it makes contact with the back plate. I also drilled some holes where the stock fan sits.
average temp with backplate 71-74c
temp with backplate fan on 65-69c most of the time hovers 66c.
best $30 spent.
Sounds cool and I'm sure it was fun, but what exactly are you getting other than a lower number on the graph?
@@JasonWitmerYT well if the numbers are lower that means it's less hot, and then you can overclock it to gain more performance for higher graphical settings or even a higher resolution screen modification. You won't have to worry about overheating.
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.
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
If you want it to run cooler you're better off using a better cooling pad or cooling paste.
Correct me if im wrong but there's no way a fan can blow sub ambient to cause condensation
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.
Easysmx surprised me tbh, such a shame that I wouldn't trade off the protection and grip of my dbrand case 😅
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
This video is well done! I will put the backplate immediately once I get my steam deck to my home
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
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!
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
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.
Buying the JSAUX v2 backplate and turbine fan based off this, good looking out!
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.
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 😂
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.
.... 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....
JSAUX v2 seems to be the best option as it's acceptably cooler and does not sound like a jet engine.
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
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!
I'll just keep playing with the settings of my games to run things as cool as possible.
Nice work , subscribed
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
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
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
Really well done video.
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
I want the V2 backplate because it looks dope lol
What is ur room temp... And what if ur room temp is 45°C?
Lol you think I'm sitting in a 45C room? That would probably kill you after awhile. The room was air conditioned around 22-23C.
The ambient temperature does matter, but mostly for idle temperatures. Under load, unless you are literally playing outside in direct sunlight, there is minimal difference.
Sadly thats my home... And it gets to 40 minimum with max of 45..😭 .
I'd much rather have a shell that stays cool. To keep my hands cool while I game.
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.
hey bro...dam i was just gona buy that cooler fan..thank god i skip to the video conclusion and now thinking again yeah u r right better buy new games on steam haha...done subscribed
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 😂)
Respect man, thanks for the video 👍
Random meow at 6:31 😸
If the jsaux V2 had other clear colors...
Just get a usb fan (That's Shaped Like Box) Sit the steam deck against the fan play with a controller, Issue solved
thoughts on actual research done by cryobyte?
I love my JSAUX set up.
just say thx and i like your video
My deck shuts off Everytime I play palworld on my steam deck
Contact Steam support
Me watching this with my stupid fans working hahaha
Thank you for dedicated video
Thanks!
Try final fantasy xv on steam deck it couldnt run for me
You rock brotha
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
Somebody explain me how will a tiny fan produce condensation if all its doing is blowing his room-temp air...