Always been hesitant to do these kind of mods. I think it was an impressive job. Without performance comparison anyone with this console would mostly have it for bragging rights though.
Nice to see this finally done to the LeGo. Hopefully someone offers this service to people afraid to tackle this on their own. Have you thought of doing that?
Insufficient ram causes the program to crash. That's all。I have been using it for half a year and there has been almost no problem with insufficient RAM.But recently Path of the Goddess will crash (not enough RAM)
So, when a new update comes out for the Legion Go, I am assuming it has to be programmed again or flash whatever you're modifying to tell the Legion go that there is now 32gigs instead of the 16. Just asking as i am not sure but that's what it would seem like to me.
I added the 2nd m.2 bay components to my MSI GL65 Leopard MSI left off, now I have 2 m.2 bays along with the 2.5" bay. Shame this mod requires the BIOS chip to be removed tho. @@SlickBuysModsandRepairs
Just bought the Legion Go, it's a fantastic little unit, liked watching your micro surgery video, that added ram really adds a significant boost to overall performance!, quick question on the stock go, did you up the VRAM in bios with the 16GB of ram to 4GB? as i noticed in the video you added 32GB and upped the VRAM to 8? Am I right in thinking this? Nice Video!!!
you are always going to battle vram and dram with 16. modern games eat both. so giving yourself 32gb. you can easily allocated 6 or 8 GB UMA F. bugger and have loads of dram left over
I think this difference can be shrinked down if he used 6GB Vram allocation on 16GB..... Basically these 2 games require alot of Vram and in stock configuration you gonna lose performance
This is driving me crazy. This video itself says it shows "Performance Comparisons" at a time stamp of 7:18 and it just cuts to the last few seconds of the video and ends. There is No performance benchmarks that I have found so far. So many people are doing these mods, it doesn't make sense that the benchmarks for it are a no-show. Makes it kinda sus to me if it even does anything impactful.
@@Paradigmfusion it will be a hassle but you could always mod the next bios version and flash it manually, and if you have gone as far as modding the system you can probably put up with that
@@Paradigmfusion and I said nothing other than that, just that if you are the type of person that does this, you are also the type of person who will mod every bios-version
I'm confused, why can't you update a patched bios the normal way? Why do you need to remove the chip and edit it directly? Can't you just install a bios update without taking apart the system?
@SlickBuysModsandRepairs that doesn't explain why you need to remove the chip when you could easily just install a patched bios. The steam deck version of this mod literally has you install a patched bios without removing the chip from the board. Makes no sense why you can't do the same with the lenovo
I wouldn’t really say one is better than the other. Objectively one may be better for gaming,. But ultimately I’ve noticed no difference. I’ve only used windows 11 on these newer gaming handhelds and have been using Windows 10 on my main PC.
Hello can you also piggyback them? I would source a custom ribbon cable maybe you could install the cable to the board then sandwich the ram on the other end?
@@SlickBuysModsandRepairs similar to the original Xbox ram upgrade mod but this is definitely different it was a idea I had for the PS4 ram because I can play Linux thanks to jb
Will it be available to reflash bios for any user? I have who can resolder ram chips. But i am thinking if i will be able to reflash bios with 32gb ram memory?
I'm not aware of a software flashing method but I'm sure it's possible. I'm just not smart enough to get it working. Alternatively you can just use some pogo pins, remove the backplate, then the heatsink and you can flash the BIOS that way. No need to take apart the unit or desolder the chip. @@gintarasst.6839
No official benchmarks but I did run some quick Cyberpunk and Horizon Zero Dawn benchmarks. 0.1/1% lows were significantly improved and there was a bit of an FPS boost. About 3-5 frames if I recall correctly.
The comparison is not correct. You used VRAM 4GB stock and 8GB with upgrade. Do tests on 4 GB with an upgrade and vice versa and there we will see the difference.
It's not really needed. This is the first iteration so you can expect the gen 2 handhelds will likely come with 32gb as they beef up these things to run off egpus and be essentially be a dockable PC.
@@arilesamokrane1029 not needed, but clearly there is a performance bump, and I suppose the price would not be affected much if they choose to go with 32 on default. I still love the device, but would it make sense? I say it would.
It’d be much better with voice over vs. that repetitive “music” 🫣 - My bitching aside, this is an impressive mod! I think Lenovo chose to play it safe by only doing a 16GB model because they didn’t wanna risk being left with pallets of unsold PCs if it bombed.
![Tee Grizzley - Detroit (Feat. 42 Dugg) [Official Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/aeKfTtt0x14/mqdefault.jpg)
I am selling this unit CIB. Message me through my site if you’re interested: www.slickbuysmodsandrepairs.com
This is great! I want to buy the 32GB, but what happens if the BIOS gets updated? Is there anyway / fix to revert it going back to 16GB?
@@bellamyribeiro you’d need to reflash the modded BIOS or just avoid updating the BIOS altogether.
32GB should be a main standard for APUs.
Specially 8GB base for iGPU
*especially
Always been hesitant to do these kind of mods. I think it was an impressive job.
Without performance comparison anyone with this console would mostly have it for bragging rights though.
Nice to see this finally done to the LeGo. Hopefully someone offers this service to people afraid to tackle this on their own. Have you thought of doing that?
Read the description please.
how's the shipping cost to you from Europe? @@SlickBuysModsandRepairs
Where are the game tests? There are many videos about ram increase, and none with tests after the upgrade!
Потому что не работает.
Insufficient ram causes the program to crash. That's all。I have been using it for half a year and there has been almost no problem with insufficient RAM.But recently Path of the Goddess will crash (not enough RAM)
I don't think it's worth paying $240 for a nearly useless improvement on a $700 device.
@@vasiliybr9510so prove it instead of adding just another reply
Wow! I’m still debating on which pc handheld to buy but once I do I’m sending it to you for more ram and memory upgrade!
Awesome!
This is great as you can use 8.GB VRAM permanently with 32.GB RAM.
any tests? -some links?
Ive also been waiting for a test @weczisTV
Excellent work my man
So, when a new update comes out for the Legion Go, I am assuming it has to be programmed again or flash whatever you're modifying to tell the Legion go that there is now 32gigs instead of the 16. Just asking as i am not sure but that's what it would seem like to me.
If you decide to download a different BIOS then yes.
This needs to be higher up for people to know when doing this mod.
Pin pls
here we see Legion Go 2 performance, easy peasy for Lenovo...
NICE!!!
I just order a 512 model an hour a go before seeing this video.
I'll be doing the mod shortly after I get it. :)
I wish you luck.
I added the 2nd m.2 bay components to my MSI GL65 Leopard MSI left off, now I have 2 m.2 bays along with the 2.5" bay.
Shame this mod requires the BIOS chip to be removed tho. @@SlickBuysModsandRepairs
It doesn't need to be removed. You can just a POGO adapter from the BIOS chip.@@themadatheist1976
Thats awesome
@slickbuysmodsandrepairs can you please post some benchmarks? pleasee considering doing this upgrade but need to see benchmarks!
Now have more fps in games?
Just bought the Legion Go, it's a fantastic little unit, liked watching your micro surgery video, that added ram really adds a significant boost to overall performance!, quick question on the stock go, did you up the VRAM in bios with the 16GB of ram to 4GB? as i noticed in the video you added 32GB and upped the VRAM to 8?
Am I right in thinking this?
Nice Video!!!
That is correct
Will you be replying to emails with pricing now? I sent you an email a few weeks back. Thanks and awesome work
This is what I've been waiting for. I too would like pricing please. Definitely want this done
Yes, go ahead and shoot me another email.
@@yohon6360 Yes, go ahead and shoot me another email.
Hey I got a quick question! What happens if we do an official BIOS update? wont that be an issue if we are using a custom BIOS?
The edited custom BIOS will be overwritten and the unit will default back to 16GBs.
Yoy got a massive uplift
Wow, nice job. I would like to try it myself. It’s just the chip and bios or you need more mods on the mainboard ?
It's just the chips that you need to buy. USB programmer as well if you don't have one.
Thanks, chips ordered. This is going to be interesting!
@@TheMcdonalds123 I'm keen to know how it goes for you! please make a video if you can!
What happened to the performance comparisons?
Savage
Holy shit
Holy moly for the legion go the performance bump is insane, Lenovo must've used poor quality ram chips considering the 16gb ones stock are 7500mhz
It's more that you can share more between the CPU and GPU without starving on to give more to another.
you are always going to battle vram and dram with 16.
modern games eat both.
so giving yourself 32gb. you can easily allocated 6 or 8 GB UMA F. bugger and have loads of dram left over
I think this difference can be shrinked down if he used 6GB Vram allocation on 16GB..... Basically these 2 games require alot of Vram and in stock configuration you gonna lose performance
@@TRX25EX Its true. but you still might exceed DRAM. Definitely need 6gb vram in 2024 onwards.
Can you install an OLED screen next?
Up.
bro just created legion go 2
What comes with the BIOS update =? Open everything and re-flash, re-solder and re-insert?
you will just have to wait until people mod new bios and then flash it again
for anyone that has done this are there any benchmarks posted anywhere. i cant find any
This is driving me crazy. This video itself says it shows "Performance Comparisons" at a time stamp of 7:18 and it just cuts to the last few seconds of the video and ends. There is No performance benchmarks that I have found so far. So many people are doing these mods, it doesn't make sense that the benchmarks for it are a no-show. Makes it kinda sus to me if it even does anything impactful.
@RELAXcowboy i think it only matters for game that perform better at the 8gb threshold. Or if you set it to auto. Some games crash when you force 8gb
Will this prevent me from getting new bios or no
The only bummer about these 32gb mods is that you are kind of stuck with the modded bios.
Is that bad? What is the pros and cons of that? I'm looking to upgrade my legion go to 32gb as well. Any info would help please.
@@JessicaRodriguez-gi2cl well keeping the bios updated is always a good thing,
@@Paradigmfusion it will be a hassle but you could always mod the next bios version and flash it manually, and if you have gone as far as modding the system you can probably put up with that
@@ThePsychoticWombat yeah. But in the case of these handhelds. You will always want the latest bios on it.
@@Paradigmfusion and I said nothing other than that, just that if you are the type of person that does this, you are also the type of person who will mod every bios-version
I'm confused, why can't you update a patched bios the normal way? Why do you need to remove the chip and edit it directly? Can't you just install a bios update without taking apart the system?
The BIOS is what determines the computer to identify how much memory is present. The stock BIOS is set to recognize 16GBs, not 32.
@SlickBuysModsandRepairs that doesn't explain why you need to remove the chip when you could easily just install a patched bios. The steam deck version of this mod literally has you install a patched bios without removing the chip from the board. Makes no sense why you can't do the same with the lenovo
Hello!
Where are you located? Do you accept order for this modding from europe?
Hi there, yes I do. Get in contact with my through my website: www.slickbuysmodsandrepairs.com/
My links are on the top right.
nice man . how much did it cost?
I charged the customer $360. All parts and return shipping included.
What happens when new bios is released and flashed ?
I too would like to know this.
Me too
Me too
It crashes i think
Since you are having to edit the BIOS to support the RAM upgrade does that mean you you wont be able to update the BIOS in the future?
You can update the BIOS, you’d just need to then edit THAT new BIOS to recognize the full 32GBs.
@@SlickBuysModsandRepairs does editing the BIOS mean opening up the device again?
Could you solder on more than 32gb or is the motherboard maxed at 32
Yes, not sure if 32GB chips are available though.
So now you can run the legion go at 8GB of ram with 24GB free , what FPS gains were you seeing .
Significantly improved 0.1/1% frame averages and a bit of an overall FPS boost.
How much to upgrade my Lego to 32GB RAM if shipped from United Kingdom? Many thanks.
Hi there, get in contact with my through my website: www.slickbuysmodsandrepairs.com/
My links are on the top right.
@@SlickBuysModsandRepairs Thank you for getting back to me. I've just sent it now.
Ooft i used to hate BGA work , especially when OEMs glue them to the board 😢
Hey Cool video! How much does it cost to send in my device for the mod?
$340
In your opinion, is windows 10 better then 11? I'm asking since your ebay item that you're selling has windows 10 (2009) on the Horizon dawn screen.
I wouldn’t really say one is better than the other. Objectively one may be better for gaming,. But ultimately I’ve noticed no difference. I’ve only used windows 11 on these newer gaming handhelds and have been using Windows 10 on my main PC.
Where did you find the Schematics?
did u put the heatsink back on without changing the thermal paste? Or are my eyes deceiving me?
I put a fresh PTM pad on after the video was recorded.
@@SlickBuysModsandRepairs nice. I wish I had the skill to do this myself!
Do you offer this service to the public? I’d like to have this done but I’m not this savvy
I do yes. Please read the description.
@@SlickBuysModsandRepairs my bad!! On your website now.
woah!
Hey man. I went to your page and sent an email. Sorry to bother you with this comment. Just making sure you received it
What is lenovo update the bios how you will do it ?
Avoid the update or reflash the BIOS with the modified updated BIOS.
its a stable bios? we wont need any more bios updates from lenovo if we do this mod?@@SlickBuysModsandRepairs
Yes, it's a stable BIOS@@lamo75425
does it increase the temperature of the device?
No
What’s the cost for your service to do this? With parts or if I bought the parts myself?
$360 with parts and return shipping included.
@@SlickBuysModsandRepairs Good price!
How much to do this mod to my Legion Go?
$345
Is this make ur waranty expire
Hello can you also piggyback them? I would source a custom ribbon cable maybe you could install the cable to the board then sandwich the ram on the other end?
What do you mean by this?
@@SlickBuysModsandRepairs similar to the original Xbox ram upgrade mod but this is definitely different it was a idea I had for the PS4 ram because I can play Linux thanks to jb
@@bigbank7350 you can’t piggyback the BGA chips.
Will it be available to reflash bios for any user? I have who can resolder ram chips. But i am thinking if i will be able to reflash bios with 32gb ram memory?
The mod requires a hardware reflash for the BIOS.
@@SlickBuysModsandRepairs so there won't be in future simple way? Only to take out bios chip and reflash it with hardware?
I'm not aware of a software flashing method but I'm sure it's possible. I'm just not smart enough to get it working. Alternatively you can just use some pogo pins, remove the backplate, then the heatsink and you can flash the BIOS that way. No need to take apart the unit or desolder the chip. @@gintarasst.6839
Why stop at 32GB? What if I’m a whale and want 64/128GB RAM upgrade?
I’ve done 64GB before. I don’t believe the 128GB chips can be sourced yet.
Not much to this unit once you strip it down eh?
Not a fan of scratching up the circuit board with that though!
No harm done.
What is the cost of a job like this?
I am open to negotiation on the price. Shoot me a message through my site: www.slickbuysmodsandrepairs.com
The legion go's motherboard is soo tiny
any tests after???
No official benchmarks but I did run some quick Cyberpunk and Horizon Zero Dawn benchmarks. 0.1/1% lows were significantly improved and there was a bit of an FPS boost. About 3-5 frames if I recall correctly.
The comparison is not correct. You used VRAM 4GB stock and 8GB with upgrade. Do tests on 4 GB with an upgrade and vice versa and there we will see the difference.
Here you go: imgur.com/a/zFDKjxG
@@SlickBuysModsandRepairs No questions. Looks gorgeous. Where are you from?
@@Emeralify SOCAL
@@SlickBuysModsandRepairs How faaaar is it from Ireland)
About 5,127 miles@@Emeralify
Will the modded bios be updated?
Yes
@@SlickBuysModsandRepairs how much do you charge to upgrade the RAM?
@@SlickBuysModsandRepairs ?
Still cant understand why they didnt go with 32 gigs by default... smh
It's not really needed. This is the first iteration so you can expect the gen 2 handhelds will likely come with 32gb as they beef up these things to run off egpus and be essentially be a dockable PC.
@@arilesamokrane1029 not needed, but clearly there is a performance bump, and I suppose the price would not be affected much if they choose to go with 32 on default. I still love the device, but would it make sense? I say it would.
@@arilesamokrane1029dude got a 20-25% performance uplift
Advertise a Performance Comparison.
No performance comparison.
Nice...
Can you mod my rog ally to have 90wh battery? I'll ship it to you
Yes I can get that done for you. Shoot me a message through my site and I’ll reply ASAP: www.slickbuysmodsandrepairs.com
dirty job. But if it works
🐀
Sent you an email =)
Guessing.. 64gb isn't possible?
It is. You’d just need a reliable source for 32GB RAM chips.
Use plastic tool.
Sure thing.
Your work is not processional
Well said.
Why did you scratch the motherboard? Very sloppy, google the work of other repairers and learn from them. Terrible
Beautifully said.
It’d be much better with voice over vs. that repetitive “music” 🫣 - My bitching aside, this is an impressive mod! I think Lenovo chose to play it safe by only doing a 16GB model because they didn’t wanna risk being left with pallets of unsold PCs if it bombed.
Thank you.
I cant find any one in my country that can upgrade ram.. ;/
@@Mefarious shoot me an email. Links in the description.