How LOW Can It Go? | Steam Deck Thermal Modding

Over 50 HOURS of testing later and I finally know the perfect mods to keep the Steam Deck cool! Join me as I get to the bottom of the question "How Low can it Go?" with 7 different aftermarket Deck mods.
Read the article version on SDHQ: steamdeckhq.com/news/how-low-...
Products in the video:
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New JSAUX Backplate (vented): go.jsaux.com/3KdQPsL
Old JSAUX Backplate (metal): go.jsaux.com/42HKCvF
Noctua NT-H1 Thermal Paste: amzn.to/3Y9P59R
Honeywell PTH7950 Thermal Pad: www.moddiy.com/products/Honey...
JSAUX Magnetic Fan: go.jsaux.com/44FJ0Ee
JSAUX Clip-On Fan: go.jsaux.com/44WC7hK
Videos Mentioned:
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Steam Deck Storage SHOWDOWN: • Steam Deck Storage SHO...
Undervolting/Overclocking: • Push Your Steam Deck B...
Other Links:
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ECMA-287 PDF: www.ecma-international.org/wp...
Socials:
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Find me on Twitch: / cryobyte33
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Places to Support Me:
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* Patreon - / cryobyte33
* Ko-Fi - ko-fi.com/cryobyte33
* Super Thanks here on YT
* Humble Bundle with code "CryoByte33"
* Affiliate Links Below
AFFILIATE LINKS:
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Steam Deck Stuff:
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iVoler Dock - amzn.to/3HBITiY
JSAUX M.2 Dock - go.jsaux.com/3nVSxH3
JSAUX Hub (Attaches to ModCase) - go.jsaux.com/3Ukz2UL
ModCase - go.jsaux.com/3KdN59Q
Transparent Backplate - go.jsaux.com/42HKCvF
Setup:
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Monitor - Dell U3821DW - amzn.to/3X8pBr2
Speakers - Creative Pebble v3 - amzn.to/3Ynprgu
Chair - Herman Miller Aeron w/ PostureFit - amzn.to/3Yrm1cz
Keyboard - Keychron K8 Pro w/ Gateron Browns - amzn.to/3Yux7NY
Mice - Logitech MX Master 3s - amzn.to/3leTngH
Microphone - Rode PodMic - amzn.to/3KGyoxq
Audio Interface - Scarlett Solo (3rd gen) - amzn.to/3MpWPR3
Capture Card - Elgato HD60s (when it works) - amzn.to/3RDXLC7
PC Parts:
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Case - SSUPD Meshilicious - amzn.to/40wjSyf
CPU - AMD 5600x - amzn.to/3lcu8vw
CPU Cooler - Noctua NH-L9a-AM4 - amzn.to/3JKmNgX
RAM - CORSAIR Vengeance RGB DDR4 4600Mhz - amzn.to/3wXvn4j
Storage - SAMSUNG 980 PRO 1TB - amzn.to/3RJfUOU & Samsung 870 QVO 2TB - amzn.to/40vAAxI
PSU - Cooler Master V850 Gold V2 - amzn.to/3XodBSF
GPU - EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 12GB FTW3 ULTRA - amzn.to/3l7kDNT
Case Fans - 2x Noctua NF-A14 - amzn.to/3Yqfa3d
Chapters:
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00:00 - Opening Words
00:18 - Self-Sponsor
00:53 - Introduction
01:54 - Table of Contents
02:07 - Testing Methodology
06:06 - Stock/Baseline
08:01 - New JSAUX Backplate (Vented)
11:29 - New Paste + Stock Backplate
13:30 - New Paste + New JSAUX Backplate (Vented)
15:58 - PTM Pad + Stock Backplate
19:37 - PTM Pad + New JSAUX Backplate (Vented)
21:22 - Old JSAUX Backplate (Metal)
23:52 - JSAUX Magnetic Fan
25:39 - JSAUX Clip-On Fan
27:51 - Takeaways
29:30 - Final Benchmarks
30:10 - Concerns
31:45 - Conclusion

[@ToPsYkR3Ts]

I can’t believe we’re in a world where we’re able to customize our handheld gaming computers. What a time to be alive.

[@koammudo43]

I never get used to it I've been mind blown from gamepass in my phone for 2 yrs just got my steam deck and it's insane . 🤯. I've learned so much lol .

[@MikeJones888x]

Kyle, you're a legend!

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you so much for being subscribed and watching the video! I hope it helps out!

[@TheRealPaul_Morphy]

​@@cryobyte33Hello cryobyte. I hope you're doing well. I've noticed that update 1.61 brought FSR 2.1 to cyberpunk 2077, so I was wondering if you were going to do a new performance video for the game?

[@cryobyte33]

@@TheRealPaul_Morphy I plan to make an update after phantom liberty releases, since they're bumping the requirements 🙂

[@cryobyte33]

As a note about the vented backplate: 1. I tested VRMs, ICs, the SSD and the RAM for temperatures with the vented backplate and saw less than 1 degree difference from the stock backplate. 2. A lot of air still gets taken in through the rear vent, even with the vented backplate, so I have very few concerns with device longevity, but wanted to be fully transparent! Edit: I used the "sensors" command for SSD and motherboard temperatures, spot checked with the other results I gathered from MangoHUD. The ICs and VRMs were a bit more difficult. I used a temperature probe wired through the back vent to measure the surface temperatures, and verified its accuracy with a backplate-off IR thermometer test. Obviously the backplate-off results are cooler, but I verified that the probe was accurate that way.

[@bits2646]

OK that's the answer I was looking for :)

[@Meninem_]

Finally bro, thank you for relieving my stress with the vented back plate. I bought it but started to think about how tf air passively cools the Ics, ram, etc

[@lanydaen2702]

I love this video, but I wish you went into as much detail about your validation of all critical component temperatures as you did with the rest of the testing methodology. The airflow the way Valve designed it is very much needed to keep things like the charging IC and MEM4 within safe temperatures, as per GN's analysis. While I am definitely open to the idea that the JSAUX backplate could be an improvement all around and would love the performance/aucoustic gains, I would need some more details than (crudely put, I am sorry) "trust me, I did some testing and it all seemed fine to me" in a comment. It seems like you actually did some thermocouple testing, I would have love it if that was included in the video! I'd love to modify my Deck in this way, but as it stands the details as to the thermal safety of doing so just aren't enough for me to risk my Deck.

[@Frencho9]

👍 Thanks!

[@GogOlo4]

Your videos are really cool! But what about the power consumption? If the SoC has more headroom in terms of temperature and therefore keeps the clock more stable, it should also consume a little more power, right? Or is that compensated by the lower power consumption of the slower rotating fan?

[@jackinabackpack7599]

Kyle. You are the gift that just keeps on giving! There is a lot of scattered content on thermal modding but the video you created has the next level of polish to it. Sincere thank you from the community.

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you so much for watching another video! 😁 As always, I'm just happy to help.

[@jackinabackpack7599]

I just had an idea. Drilling out vent holes in the back of the old Jsaux case would give you the best of both worlds right?

[@cryobyte33]

@@jackinabackpack7599 theoretically similar, but with a lot of the heat sunk into the backplate still 🙂

[@Evercade_Effect]

I was geeking out over this and I enjoy the detailed testing that you do.

[@trooper420wSw]

another piece of top-notch content as usual! your dedication to thorough and fair testing is admirable, thank you so much for all of your hard work :) this info is very valuable and i'll definitely be considering purchasing at least one of these products in the future!

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you for watching, I'm happy to have helped a bit and I hope you at least know all the implications of whichever choice you go with 🙂

[@MichaelCaruso13]

Geebus this video was great. We had so my opinions and "I think this or that" in the community and now finally we have this glorious comprehensive test that told us a LOT. Thank you Cryo for another amazing set of tests.

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you for the kind words! I also noticed that there wasn't anything really solid out there so I wanted to do my part 🙂

[@mr_kraabs6951]

🔥 hope you're settling in well mate, loving the content!

[@cryobyte33]

Haven't moved back yet, but thank you!

[@inmypaants]

Have ordered the JSAUX new backplate, thanks for taking the time to test and also compile the info.

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you for watching, I hope you like it as much as I have!

[@cubone285]

Incredible break down! Prepping for an eventual Deck purchase and this channel is a gold mine.

[@BrianJones-wk8cx]

Brilliance, as always!!! Thank you for digging in and going the extra mile(s) on this (and all of your content, for that matter)!!! While I’m not in the market for any of these items, I love seeing the analysis. Also enjoying all the playful post-production touches, keep up the great work!

[@cryobyte33]

I'm just glad to put solid numbers out there for those interested. It's hard to find real data that isn't published by a specific company 🙂 I spent a LOT more time on editing this time around, so I'm really happy some have noticed!

[@maxprescott3787]

Man, dont think ive ever done this before but ...subscribed, hit the bell, dropped a like and even commenting. Amazing content. Thank you for the time you dedicated putting this all together.

[@charlestaylor8344]

Jesus i literally was looking into this myself. Thanks man for always releasing that perfect video at the right time

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you so much for watching! I'm glad I could help a bit 😁

[@xamindar]

His name isn't Jesus.

[@Nick_Jarrett]

A lot of information gathered and collated, you can tell this video took time and effort, have a thumbs up 👍

[@rbdunne]

Because of your video I also bought the Honeywell pad and the JSAux backplate. Its crazy how quiet the deck is now! Thank you so much! (Especially for cryotools!)

[@SpartanCE117]

Great Work Kyle! Keep it up. Was a bless to watch and match my Modding Experiences ;)

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you so much for watching, I'm glad to have helped out!

[@MyBrokenStuff]

Great video! While delivering lots of data it's tricky to balance droning on forever and keeping the video moving. You nailed it. Huge thanks!

[@Orogenesis]

New Deck owner and new arrival to your channel. Thanks for all your hard work and pleasant demeanor Kyle!

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you for watching, I hope the videos help out!

[@dillondetres8341]

Finally the Monoblock! I’m using the old jasaux backplate, new paste, monoblock and Fantastic from Decky. Temps are great with the custom fan curve. The monoblock with the back plate moves a ton of heat but boy does it get hot! Looking forward to the next video!

[@cryobyte33]

I can't wait to test it, thank you so much for watching!

[@ardendolas]

Epic vid! I was interested in getting one of those new backplates, and this convinced me fully. Now I’m also considering getting the thermal pads too!

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you for watching and commenting! I'm happy that I could answer a few questions for you and hope that you enjoy them as much as I have!

[@daleadams6097]

Dude how do you not have over 1 million subs. I'm relatively new to your channel and from all I've watched. I've come up with nothing but amazing content. Plus, your download I installed on my deck is freaking sweet! Thank you man!

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm trying to get there, hopefully some day 🤞 Oh, and thank you for using CU as well!

[@WaveIan]

You rock! This is super helpful information. I am stock right now but despite the tentative concerns on the new jsaux backplate, I am tempted to go that route with the PTM solution as well. I may never fully OC my deck, but I'm tempted knowing the headroom those two upgrade paths provide. Thanks for the work that you do, and I wish I could afford to support you on Patreon.

[@justintefft]

very detailed and thoughtfully done. I'm thinking about the Noctua Paste and the Honeywell heat pad for sure.

[@LikeAGoon]

Great breakdown man, Thank you. I just ordered a deck and will be exploring your recommendations.

[@arranjaundrill3951]

This was really comprehensive and a great deciding factor for me. Thanks

[@kyzous]

Excellent video, the data really is helpful to inform my purchase. Nobody else is making these kind of videos, huge props to you.

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you so much for the kind words and for watching! I'm just happy to help 🙂

[@markkocsicska2590]

I've had a conversation about theoriticals of this like an hour before you uploaded the video. I never expected to get my answers so fast. Thank you for the hard work!

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you so much for watching, and I'm happy to put some researched information out there!

[@thegrumpygamer3081]

Wow, that was one technical video that I don't normally watch and didn't really need to watch, but watched it to the end. Just love the Deck and what it can do.....Gaming has come a long way since the ZX 48K spectrum where I started. Love the utility by the way.

[@GMMReviews]

I'd looked at thermal pads on Steam Deck to see if it was worth it, but never found any benchtest I could trust, but you went above and beyond as always! Seems like the backplate + thermal pad combo is absolutely worth it!

[@JFlogerzi]

100% but even good paste with back plate is worth it.

[@cryobyte33]

That's exactly why I wanted to make this video, thank you for watching it! 😁

[@rohacha9iin40]

Which backplate though? Stock or JSAUX?

[@JFlogerzi]

@@rohacha9iin40 juasx v2

[@First_Grafter]

This video is exactly what I was looking for and so so much more, thanks a ton!

[@TheDarKris]

I have the OG JSAUX Backplate and I also did a repaste but after watching this video I bought the thermal pad as well as the new jsaux backplate. My temps on my OC Deck have been basically always in the 80s so seeing those temps drop will be greatly appreciated

[@cryobyte33]

Agreed, the stock thermal system is great but not quite up to a good OC. Thank you for watching!

[@DeadExplorer]

Fantastic video! Definitely gonna get the vented backplate when I get a steam deck.

[@isocle]

Amazing and thorough as always, super glad to see someone scientifically conduct testing of the PTM7950 with respect to burn in and thoughtful application. Cheers!

[@DominicMalta]

Seeing you’re video hit my sub box always puts the biggest smile on my face because i know how much hard work and time it takes testing things like this take, And someone with OCD&HDHD I really appreciate the effort you put into your testing with all the different independent variables there is when it comes to testing the smallest of things. I’m planning on water cooling my steam deck in an upcoming video if you ever have the free time I have some questions about attending to dd this stupid idea of mine

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you so much for watching the videos and being subscribed! I'm happy that you enjoy them as much as you do, and that it can hold your attention since both my wife and I have ADHD. As for water cooling, feel free to either email me at my business email, or join the Discord server and start a thread to chat through it 😁

[@brianthompson646]

Very great videos, I plan on getting the JSAUX clip on fan to deal with the higher temps related to overclocking, can't wait to receive it.

[@detroitfinedining]

This is exactly the video I was looking for! Thank you!

[@spookysack]

Excited for the Monoblock video! It will be the deciding factor in modding my Deck.

[@fieryfirevivin]

LEGENDARY. AMAZING WORK KYLE. steam deck optimization is a very hot topic. No pun intended

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you so much for the kind words, and for watching! I think the Deck is great because we can do so much with it, and it's my favorite device as a result 😁

[@matthewhaworth5935]

I know you just did all this work and seriously thank you, but I'd love to see some of data for TG's new kryosheet also. That is what I'm running on both my ally and deck and from some rough testing it seems to be performing quite a bit better than stock pastes for both and even the kryonaut extreme I had on the deck prior. People like you shouldering the extreme time investment and hard work to not only do all the testing but consolidate and present it to the community really drives everything forward and makes everyone's lives easier. THANK YOU

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you so much for watching, and for the recommendation! I can't order any more products while I;m still here in Sweden, but I'll try to order it after I'm back in to US and do another cooling test video 😉 I'm really happy I was able to help a bit, hopefully it won't be too long before I can follow-up!

[@tonyh2596]

Thanks for confirming that I made the right choice to replace the thermal paste with ptm7950 when I replaced my thumb sticks last month! Now I have a reason to get a backplate. 😁 Oh and I'm excited about the results of that monoblock! Keep up the good work!

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you for watching, I can't wait to test it and share the results! 😁

[@carmenandcasey]

Didn’t skip a single second. Definitely subscribing after this!

[@Dadspicable]

Thanks for all the hard work you did. I’d probably buy the vented back plate and the ptm sheet

[@SeesSean]

Your dedication to your test earned my sub! i hope you keep it up brother man.

[@DoarAdrian]

thank you for this extensive testing ... incredibly insightful

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you for watching and being subscribed! I hope it helps you choose what's right for you!

[@duckboss8303]

Excited for the new content as always man!

[@cryobyte33]

Hey man, welcome back! Hopefully you like it!

[@duckboss8303]

I absolutely love your content man. No other content creator I know of does such extensive and useful testing as you do for the steam deck. Keep up the great work as always, and I wish you the best going forward 😁.

[@Gameplayer70]

I had already ordered the new backplate, but you talked me into getting the thermal pad also!

[@deathskull77]

Finally the new jsaux backplate reviews are coming out. Thanks so much for your detailed videos. I'm testing out a devaso backplate that has a metal plate attachment for a thermoelectric fan. Similiar to the jsaux magnetic fan but bigger

[@cryobyte33]

I hadn't heard of that backplate, I'll try to check it out! Thank you for watching and I hope the results help you out 🙂

[@chrispetersen9159]

The most comprehensive cooling video to date. Thank you for sharing all of this information!

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you so much for watching, I hope you liked it!

[@kevinjimenez5458]

Your awesome, i was looking everywhere for this information and you delivered flawlessly. You win a subscriber

[@ElementalTJ]

I've got the old JSAUX backplate. Going to get the recommended thermal pad and new backplate. Thanks so much!

[@northernassassin6056]

Just got a 512gb OLED SD and have been loving your channel. I can't wait to hear your thoughts and modding recommendations on the OLED deck. Keep up the great work.

[@PlzReturnYourShoppingCart]

Great video man! Literally one of, if not the best and most detailed I have seen. Dude, You are great! Thank you so much!

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you for watching, I'm glad you enjoy the content ❤️

[@discedunt2928]

Again, an amazing and incredibly helpful video! Thank you so much! If it's not too basic for your channel, I'd absolutely love to see a video about how to find the perfect settings for any game on Steam Deck to guarantee steady FPS, maximise battery life while still having a decent gaming experience. I do know the basics but I have a hard time finding playing around with all the options the Steam Deck provides. Maybe with an explanation of what which feature does so viewers can easily transfer this to any game they want to play. Keep up your amazing work!

[@RevansMinion]

Fan-freaking-tastic content man. I look forward to more

[@Eonclaire]

Thank you for the hard work and detailed testing . Absolute chad

[@Tutku35]

You are a true hero, man. Thanks for all the effort and the video 🤘🏼

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you for watching the video and I hope it helps you a bit 😁

[@michaelromero89]

Excited to watch! Thumbs up, subbed, and commenting :)

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you so much for all the interaction, it really helps with the algo! I hope you liked the video and I hope it really helps out 😁

[@Alfadog831]

So much hard work packed into one video!

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you for watching, I hope it helps!

[@KrispysRC]

As always great job and thank you for the hard work!

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you for being subscribed and watching, I hope it helped!

[@armbsecure]

Great video, can't wait for the P3R Monoblock video !

[@Alex84Do]

Awesome work. As always. Thank you! You're the best.

[@maniacaudiophile]

Thank you for these tests... Unlike a certain KZbinr that just screamed "higher temp bad" a while back, you did some great work looking into it. Amazing work!

[@Admiral.]

Great video, very thorough and informative. Well done!

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you for watching, I hope it helps!

[@evandromillian2940]

Awesome analysis, congratulations!!!

[@blade8424]

Didn't know you could replace the fans and thermal paste. Good to know. :) Saving video for future reference. Ty. :)

[@Rashimotosan]

This was so useful. Thank you for all your hard work

[@mrdrissou_]

This is impossible to be more clear. Congratulations 🎉

[@user-dn7yw7ee5t]

I bought the new jsaux, but was on the hunt 4 the first gen with metal plate. After seeing this video. God im happy i went for the new. Really good video 😁

[@bjjblackbelttodd]

Kyle, another great video. I'd like to share my setup, experience and also ask a couple questions. First, I am running your CryoUtilties and followed your excellent Undervolt & Overclock video. My best stable setup was UV = 40/30/40: OC = CPU 3950 / GPU 1800 : TDP = 17 Watts. After replacing my back plate with the newest JSAUX, my current stable setup is UV = 40/20/40: OC = CPU 4300 / GPU 2100: TDP = 20 Watts. The back plate made a monster difference in deck temps. Second, I've used a few different tools for benchmarking & stress testing (cpu-x, Superposition, gtkstresstesting (locks up on me) & mprime) however, I've never seen my CPU run @ more than 4058 or my GPU @ over 2000. So, it doesn't seem to matter if I tweak the BIOS settings above 4000 & 2000 respectively. My next step is to crank up TDP to see if it makes a difference. Any thoughts on a better tools for benchmarking or what I may be doing wrong? Temps at my current config are low 70's to low 80's while pushing the deck hard, seems there's room for more juice.

[@brandonaskins7969]

Fantastic video, I'll be swapping out my thermal pad and backplate.

[@807800]

Impressive! You basically cover all scenario I could think of.

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you for watching, I'm glad that I could help out 😁

[@TheTheShizzler]

To be honest, I don't follow this account, I've never seen another of his videos, I don't even have a Steam Deck, and I just accidently came across here. I'm strangely intrigued and thoroughly enjoyed the effort and thought process of this video. Keep up the good work dude!

[@aolvs1950]

Watching this made me think I've seen this type of presentation. Then it hit me. YOU ARE THE GAMERSNEXUS OF STEAMDECK

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you so much for the very kind comparison! I love Steve's work and I aspire to be similar in some ways, but then improve in others 😁 Hopefully I'll be able to get a little more than just Steam Deck content sometime too 😉

[@aolvs1950]

Tech jesus 2.0!!! 👊

[@riveraluciano]

I still haven't bought my SD, but will in a month. These videos are gold for enthusiasts like me who like to min-max every bit of hardware they got. I've already bookmarked the products you've linked and will be buying them first thing. Thanks a lot!

[@Redoxeon]

This is exactly what I've been wanting to see. Jsaux posted tests that only covered the internal temps of the APU, where my main concern was the components not cooled with the heat pipe.

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad that I could provide solid third party results 😁

[@Buraikun1]

The GOAT back at it with another fantastic deep dive!

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you for coming back for another video! I hope it helps 😁

[@Buraikun1]

@@cryobyte33 I never left bro xD I set up camp on your channel, with my deck and power bank posted up in my tent. Been here surviving off of ants and weird fish since your first video LMAO

[@naomarik]

Great video! I didn't know jsaux made a new backplate. I just received and installed the old one about an hour before this video came and temps are night and day difference for me. Before 20w overclock would instantly go to 95C within seconds and maxed fans. Now after 10 mins it hovers around 89-90C.

[@cryobyte33]

They didn't advertise it very well, but I'm really happy they did. If the old one wasn't so hot it'd be easier to recommend 😅 Thanks for watching!

[@bananachild1936]

No flashy edits, no useless padded infos, just the good stuff. Never change Kyle.

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you for watching! I'm just here to present the information, and I don't want to detract from it. Aside from trying to improve retention and make a few jokes, I'll be standing strong 😁

[@yomki_7959]

Great in depth video!

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you for watching, I hope it helps!

[@gruskoda8511]

That warning for taking your morning coffee before working on your steam deck is REAL folks! I just did the JSAUX backplate mod last week and of course - forgot to remove my microSD card. It snapped in half leaving the rest of the card completely stuck in there and I only made it worse trying to use tweezers to remove. Luckily I have a 1TB SSD so won't be needing the microSD card slot...but a huge bummer nonetheless. Anyways - excellent video as always Kyle. Thank you!

[@conza1989]

Dude as soon as you said 50 hours I had to comment, thank you, in advance!

[@conza1989]

Great video, watched the entire thing, I do have a comment about the backplate though. I'd be interested to know if it could be resealed, how it would perform then in comparison to the stock plate. The negative pressure you point out, according to Gamer's Nexus, that allows area to be pulled over the battery circuit which if it doesn't do that, may be long term implications and could cause damage due to running at higher, possibly out of spec temperatures. If the newer backplate's, fan vent, was sealed, you may get the best of both worlds, and address the dust and noise concerns. Worth considering for sure - looking forward to the block testing :)

[@639fariina]

Very detailed and informative content two thumbs up for you bro

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you so much for watching, and for the kind words!

[@assassinproxd]

FANTASTIC VIDEO. Well done kyle... i have nothing more to say than thank you.

[@EricWongyellowchilli]

I love your video, keep up the good work! I don't have a steamdeck myself but I have an Ayaneo 2 and am looking to get more out of it or at least keep it cooler :)

[@stevesquick92]

I’m curious as to how the KingPin paste would perform. Very thorough and informative video, thank you! I’ll be keeping the stock backplate but I think I’ll move up to the thermal pad 👍🏼

[@TheNets]

That's insane. You are already creating material at the Gamer Nexus level. I hope all the best with the channel and the new life in the US.

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you so much for watching, and for the kind words! I hope to continue getting better and expanding the channel 😁

[@terminator12cbw]

Just got to say you did a great job on this video

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting, I'm happy to help!

[@Fenrirsleash]

Thanks! Your software is working great on my deck!

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you so much for the donation, I really appreciate it and I'm glad I could help out 😁

[@Wugti]

that was great man, you put a lot of work into this. instead of filling it with fluff and bullshit like most videos.

[@ivan.g.g]

Very very interesting comparision!God job and congratulations for the video❤🎉

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you for watching as always, and I hope it helps!

[@christofferainek]

Just wanted to drop by and add my voice to the choir. I also changed to the Honeywell pad and jsaux backplate. This, together with a cryobyte-undervolt and a fan replacement changed my deck from “pretty damn annoying” to quiet and amazing. I’m extremely satisfied with these upgrades. The pad was a pain to install, but indeed worth the effort. Thnx for all your amazing guidance 👌

[@RFerreira2009]

What fan did you get? Also, what is the honeywell thing..?

[@gutlesswarrior]

this is a fantastic video, well done

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you for watching, I hope it helped!

[@UncommonS3nse]

I don't even have a steam deck but I just watched the full rundown 😅 Great work!

[@RobertLiamWhyte]

Thanks for the efforts here

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you for watching, I hope it helps you out!

[@RobertLiamWhyte]

Yeah it did! I've got some purchases to make now 😅

[@peaceka]

I was about to buy the vented jsaux backplate but hesitated because of those concerns about the airflow that could potentially harm the other components in the long term tho, it's a cool informative video as always thanks

[@J.Wick.]

Excellent work sir!

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you for watching, I hope it helps!

[@chamamemestre]

This is so cool, thank you for having the JSAUX. I have both, although I noticed that JSAUX might have taken into account one of my emails to them, because the RGB backplate (still hasn't arrived, so I can't say for sure), looks like, according to the images on their website, to have a section cut-out on the thermal pad to allow for the original Valve fluid dynamics diagram. If true, it will help a lot. I have also got a cheap (from Amazon) aluminium heatsink (40x40x11) with thermal adhesive to directly put over the aluminium backplate. This setup is perfect to use with the JSAUX also new RGB hub. I know it sounds like an ad lol, but I am just really excited for it to arrive (September according to their website).

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you for watching! I love JSAUX products thus far and don't have many complaints. I don't have an RGB plate, but hope to get one after I'm in the US to test.

[@GMMReviews]

I just got my Vented JSAUX backplate today, and WOW the difference is instantly noticable! Any graphically intensive game would be loud as hell, but now it's super quiet, and GPU and CPU didn't go over 70c the whole time! Well worth the $30, was super easy to install too, highly recommended 👌 Thanks for this super informative video, never would have found this was it not for your awesome content 👍

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you so much for watching and for trying out the backplate! It's been a huge change in daily usability and I'm glad that you're getting the same results that I am 😁

[@emtmcg]

Well done, very thorough.

[@cryobyte33]

Thank you for watching, I hope it helps you out!

[@HekaWaset]

Thank you for this video. I have been on a cooling odyssee ever since i bought the deck myself. I tried out all the methods you demostrate in this vid, its really good to have you coming up with pretty much the same results. Cheers mate, keep up the awesomeness. Edit: With that being said, the weirdest thing: I spent half my time in a desert country, andwhen I'm there the old JSAUX backplate combined with a magnetic fan is what worked out best for me. Not so when I am back in western europe though. Also, there are concerns with JSAUX new backplate in regards to internal airflow and cooling of other elements, specifically the SSD. I even think to remember that Valve had once mentioned waz back that this was the reason for the absence of a second vent in the stock configuration.

[@cryobyte33]

Thanks for watching and for sharing your results! The locational difference is almost certainly humidity, with drier air you'd need more fan/watt to keep temperatures down. As for the new backplate: 1. I tested VRMs, ICs, the SSD and the RAM for temperatures with the vented backplate and saw less than 1 degree difference from the stock backplate. 2. A lot of air still gets taken in through the rear vent, even with the vented backplate, so I have very few concerns with device longevity. Hopefully this helps 😁