Making The Nintendo Switch Run FASTER And COOLER With This NEW Mod!

[@Boris945471]

What I love about this, is that damaged switchs (screens, battery, sd card slot) can get a second life. I'm a massive fan of hardware that can be resurrected and not just WEEE wasted

[@anita.b]

Ah yes the OLED damaged switches ... LOL

[@casualverse]

this is a fantastic point.

[@SetEngineering]

That was my original intent, I buy, and refurb switches all the time and i occasionally end up with v1-v2/OLEDs that the screen is either broken or dead or can dock but can't output to the LCD and i wanted a way to save the hardware without just scrapping it.

[@Zanpaa]

You can also just use it in the normal dock without any modifications. This really doesn't do anything to "give a second life", the only thing it has over a docked switch is the cooling.

[@brahtrumpwonbigly7309]

That's almost exclusively what I'm a fan of. I want to revive dead hardware, not mod good stuff.

[@kazinwho]

This is super cool. It's so weird that Michigan has so many video game mod companies/people - this dude, the Boxy Pixel guy, etc. There's also a supplier of various parts I've ordered from that is headquartered here too. Why is my home state so popular for modders? lol

[@SlevinKalevera]

Because we have a lot of cold months to tinker around. :)

[@twistedtechnology]

Neat project. I wonder if the factory fan and heat sink/pipe assembly could be ditched in favor of a larger heat sink? Might be a way to get it to run even cooler with quieter fan or maybe even with passive cooling. Also would be nice to see a custom power button flex ribbon that integrates a power cut off for the USB port so the fan doesn't run 24/7. Lastly an SD card extender would be pretty easy to add in to make the SD port usable.

[@derek7808]

Yes it would be amazing to be able to use a lager heatsink in this case. Also just having the replacement fan plugged in the original fan socket, if the PWM signals and voltage are compatible.

[@dsmania]

It's a fine concept for many broken Switches, it's even a way to have some use for drained batteries as it's intended for being continuously plugged. Nonetheless the case itself seems a bit too thick considering the original size of the console and the fact that we're even removing the screen, I guess we'll see alumunium or a more packed version of this concept.

[@bjornevers7562]

You could perhaps use a low noise adapter or something like that for the fan, make it run a bit slower. Or use a power killer switch between the fan and the usb. The fan stops when the system is turned off. :)

[@Last_Colossi]

Yep! that and a noctua fan should completely eliminate the fan noise.

[@sanrasuzumaki942]

The fan issue could be easily solved by tapping into the original fan connector and let the switch decide when it needs it on, that being said, the fan being on at all times is most likely the reason you got such good temperatures. 👍🏾

[@blade8424]

I still got the OG 2017 model. Believe it or not. Just got it back from repair and fan is acting up bad. So Nintendo gave me free Express shipping along with my warranty to repair it. Supervisor said it was probably the Switches fan or heat sink damage on arrival etc. Tbh I wish they did more express over night shipping methods instead of UPS. Would save the trouble.

[@artificialintelligence7820]

It is quite difficult because the fan is controlled by voltage. In a PC, it's usually 12 volts and 0.1-0.2 amperes, while in the switch, it's 5 volts and 0.4 amperes, so it's not possible without developing an additional converter. In this case, it would also be necessary to install additional copper radiators and set up the fan for blowing, as in this configuration, a vacuum is created inside and the small fan of the switch simply has nothing to breathe.

[@asmongoldsmouth9839]

The fan in this kit is a 2-pin fan. Not a 3-wire PWM fan. The power ratings are different. You would need one signal wire coming from the board that ran to the 3-wire PWM fan that you would have to buy and install to achieve this.

[@asmongoldsmouth9839]

​@@artificialintelligence7820Noctua makes 24v, 48v, and 5v fans for applications like this. They are under the commercial listing.

[@StudioKelpie1993]

FINALLY! THANK YOU! I've been waiting for so long for someone to make a Switch Home Console Mod and this looks sick!

[@thankyouverymochi]

for those who are unfamiliar with overclocked term, it means the chip is being used at maximum potential. it is completely safe as long as the cooling is sufficient, this build is arguably safer and more durable than the stock nintendo switch as it has lower temperature and the cooling perform better than stock switch. in smartphone industry, some even promote their overclocked chip as 'new chip' even though it's the same chip. they did it because it performs better, which usually came with better cooling to compensate for higher performance

[@7o177]

back in the early 2000s gaming pcs would have some kinda voltage potentiometer as a fan speed controller, it was quick and simple but it would probably be a good addition to address the only real con

[@hiimskye3284]

Would love to see a suped up version with a modchip, usb hub, custom heatsink & a 140mm pc case fan Getting any extra storage from an ssd, or interpolation & upscaling would amazing

[@juanmtzvargas]

Case Nintendo Switch: Awesome, Logo Macho Nacho: Hideous

[@ev1ltrix369]

Like that idea. if anyway an oled display broke and won't fix it giving a second life to a console i'm sold! loving it.

[@Chris-yc3mm]

Been waiting for a official tv only switch for ages. Does not need extra performance to keep development siimple, but would save on costs for screens, batteries and joycons for those of us who dont do portable gaming.

[@t3rav0lt]

Why in the flying HELL would Nintendo ban you for making their console stronger spec wise? That's counterproductive.

[@ShinyMooTank]

Very cool and They support Launch edition Nintendo Switch. Only downside would be the lack of joycon rails and RCM jig. Maybe there's some room inside the new shell to double side tape the rail to use RCM jig when need to.

[@ShinyMooTank]

or you'll have to risk running auto rcm and auto boot in hekate.

[@kennymorelandiii9406]

I think in the future with how often increased performance is mentioned it would be nice to see some results showing that. Sure the temperature difference was great but the Switch doesn't run hot to begin with since Nintendo has it locked down so much. So having it overclocked and showing some results of that overclock would be nice

[@ArifKamaruzaman]

With a slight modification to the casing and a microSD extension it would be perfect.

[@KunouJS]

I rarely ever play in handheld mode. My Switch recently broke (I'm pretty sure it's the eMMC). If I ever get it fixed, I would love this mod. That extra fan definitely needs its own power button.

[@TheRealSeanSpencer]

I absolutely love this! Before we know it the switch 2 (or whatever it'll will be named) will be released and the market will be flooded with not only used, but many more broken switches. Turning them into home consoles will be a game changer. The mod community will be amazing, I'm so excited!

[@BrettMattHarris]

This is like perfect timing as well. I'm always interested in taking only tech that I don't really use often and just making it as compact yet accessible as possible afterwards like with the PS2 mini. Saves spaces, time, and weight to bring to events and parties if y'all just wanna kick around and have fun

[@drew5339]

i would’ve loved to have a switch box console like this. i have barely ever played handheld

[@FoodIsOverrated]

You should’ve installed mesh on the vents to keep out dirt and pet hair if you have any.

[@ForsakenWolf]

I really love this, but I would use the first revision switch for modding and playing homebrew and backups. I almost feel if Nintendo did a standalone TV, it would be around $150.

[@BowsettesFury]

Would be way more expensive than that.

[@ForsakenWolf]

@@BowsettesFury Not necessarily. You remove the display (around $30-50 part) and leave in the joycon controller, that makes it fair for a base package to get more people to have and buy games. If you price it anywhere $175-$199, you're in switch lite territory and no one would buy it. This late is the generation though, I wouldn't be surprised if this idea is implemented during the Switch 2 generation.

[@stickboy24]

With this working basicly as a normal switch but with a extra fan pushing air through the stock system. Is there anything stopping this design with a little tweaking from being used with a normal switch?

[@ColorblindMonk]

You could probably meet this mod halfway by simply removing the back shell and shielding and slot it into a simple 3D printed shell with a fan attached to it.

[@Awrethien]

Likely different screw placements on the PCB. Should be easy tweaks that wont take long to get updated.

[@jdjin291]

Now all we need is this new reshell to include more internal ram and a aio or liquid cooled switch would be cool to see in a case that could be seen a mini liquid cook pc but actually a switch

[@SavageColeTrain]

I watched the progress on this on Reddit and I'm glad you featured it in one of your videos

[@AlexSBedini]

I believe mounting the big fan to pull air in the shell would have much better results!!

[@DanielBrown-nb9zz]

Ive been asking for this mod from the community for about as long as the switch has been out!

[@beard-monster]

Would love to see this for a non-OLED switch. I have a couple dead ones I'd love to consolize like this.

[@djexentrix]

I have it on good authority that they will be available in a week or so

[@adventureoflinkmk2]

Someone needs to send this to modern vintage gamer with his overclocking switch stat

[@luxdalet]

Fantastic! That is an awesome initiative. My main concern with Nintendo Switch longevity, is that the current switch models don't work when battery is depleted... meaning even if you got it plugged in the dock, at less than 3% battery, it won't power on.

[@RandomAhhGuy1X]

You should put the rails on top it would be really cool

[@hemny984]

You can use 4IFIR to boost clocks even more. I've been playing TotK at a nearly locked 60

[@makedaevilmage]

I'd love to be able to download and 3d print a case in the future. Although 30 bucks is still not a lot of money for such a case including screws and dongle.

[@Vrv0001]

a lot of work to leave the fan on the wrong side, it will suffocate the main cooler with no air to cool it, the cooler fan he installed is pulling air from the inside to the outside, the correct thing is to pull it from the outside to the inside to have more cold air circulating inside!

[@Covnam]

Love it. Definitely hope the next switch has a console only version as well. Don't need to pay for a screen and battery that's not being used. Could be smaller, cooler and quieter too. I wonder if he could have a design with a larger fan so it can run slower and quieter without loosing out on the cooling it provides?

[@zaratiel_]

It looks amazing, but another con is the accessability of the sd, that's stuck inside and you can't change/take it

[@pineapplej7310]

I noticed a few things, I wonder if having no shielding could negatively impact wireless performance... Also, the way you have the case fan installed is currently fighting the switch's fan. If you look at any compact CPU cooler or NUC the fan will be lowing down towards the motherboard. The side of the fan with the bracket pushes, the side with blades exposed pulls. just a few thoughts

[@NikolasHoward-x8d]

You: It's really easy to do this mod. All you need is a screwdriver. Me: I have one of those! You: ... and some patience Me: Darn it!

[@Chrisezo]

The mod is really interesting but the only thing I don't like is the location for the Micro SD Card. If the slot for that card becomes accessible from the outside similar to the game cartridge slot then that's when I would say it's really worth it.

[@redvikingbiker]

Would be awesome in a transparent green. I've re shelled most of the console I can to it

[@KyleGK01]

The nintendo switch, the nintendo switch oled, the nintendo switch lite, and finally... the nintendo switch heavy. Finally, I have them all.

[@AppNasty]

Why doesn’t this channel have at least 1 million subs yet? I’ve seen trash channels where they literally just sit on cam yapping about the same topics and they get mega views…..yet Macho Nacho Productions literally produces professional content and edits….come on world…..

[@Frshmachine]

8:06 those screws might've been over-tightened. it looked like there was abit of flexing.

[@yujilee112]

this should be product that Nintendo actually release , something like switch tv , it's even cheaper without screen and they can sold it for like 200$.

[@yuri53122]

I've refused to buy a switch until I can have a console only version. I might just go for this.

[@jeremiahwhittenburg4046]

Wow this console’s board is so small, someone should make a portable of it! Bad jokes aside, this mod is a great idea . I’m sure it’s a long shot, but I think it would be cool to see the multi-cart accessory incorporated into this to add more games to the stationary device (although that could just be my lazy mindset lol)

[@TsukinoAzura]

I think the fact that the MicroSD Card slot is not accessible externally is a major design flaw.

[@xargon1234]

I think it would be better if they came up with a new heatsink would cool a ton better then the single heat pipe in that. Plus could direct die cool with some liquid metal or a kryosheet because it won't move around

[@MattFecho]

Has there been any talk about an additional mod in the future to make the device run via a wall outlet instead of a battery to reduce heat input?? Can't wait to get my hand on one of these!

[@CJinMono]

A way to "console-ize" a Switch Lite would be more impressive.

[@tdata545]

HELL THE VITA GOT A HOME CONSOLE VERSION.

[@MrDanielmarlowe]

Dude I’m going to get a broken screen oled tablet now, sweet!!

[@rlsbal17]

this will be nice if they have already include a space for the board of Mclassic.

[@joonboi84]

As you said, great for switches that have broken screens, but what about a similar mod for v1 and v2 switches?

[@jeremiahcosta5830]

seems like the fan is backwards. why have 2 fans that both exhaust. 1 intake and 1 exhaust seems like it would cool better.

[@dhoome1234ify]

1:27 I would call this console: DeSwitched (since you can't use it as a handheld, that means it can't "Switch")

[@Ecsa0014]

I would love to attempt this and have thought as well that a cheaper, home console version of the would be perfect for someone like me.

[@scrunts666]

Why would you want to pull the air away from the boards ? Surely you should have it firing down on to the board to keep it cooler.

[@moonvizor8783]

Идея классная, но я бы не заморачивался и сделал по-другому 😅 Мой вариант без заморочек: Планшет Nintendo switch Геймпад/ 2 joy-con Оригинальное зарядное устройство (DC) Switch Кабель-док-станция “need for switch” тот что имеет длинный кабель hdmi 🤓 Все это займет меньший объем чем вариант автора и не страдает сама приставка

[@Reaperman4711]

it is unfortunate the the battery is required--I was hoping I could do similar getting away with just a powerplug-dock combo the mainboard and a couple subboards. Context of that being a briefcase project with a monitor+hdmi switch, and a ton of compact game systems. (maybe even getting lazy and building inside one of those gaems cases)

[@SoHBetaSword]

Err, the LED is too short ? if so, just add some additional Cable for that.

[@TheCunningFox00]

Everyone is talking about things that are a bit redundant. Is there any other projects looking at removing the battery? In the repair shop we've seen these die a tonne/have to be replaced. If we can work out a way to remove the battery and use a power adaptor directly to the motherboard then it would last longer (preservation of the console).

[@rattiom]

Love this mod but not having one for the original switch seems like kind of a bizarre descision

[@Ruiso7]

Finally, a console Switch... so good xD

[@WarioWorld2000]

next time, add support for nvme drives for to be faster and quiet, with metal shell and OG switch board options, yay

[@jgalela]

Maybe 2-3 years down the road a similar case will be made for the steamdeck.

[@lazyPawdy]

No changes in fps from what I saw. Need to have a software for that to override it… not sure if that is possible especially for 1st party games.

[@tristonmccalip7808]

If I ever get a V1 unlatched switch without a screen I might do this

[@radio2rancid]

I think I’m gonna have to pick up a couple of these

[@uchi23a]

I was expecting a mod with an NH-L9i or similar!

[@totallyworksperfectly5424]

I've been waiting for this video, I want to see this also with the steam deck or similar

[@kingcheerio8558]

I would love this for a second Switch, though honestly I'd only be tempted if someone was able to make an adapter for a Switch lite, those things are always cluttering up the retro shops, begging to be used as custom fodder.

[@SilkKuts]

Love your videos man - only criticism would be...change the music up, I'm quite happy to make you some beats lol Peace!!

[@jonher4573]

Wouldnt it be much better to replace the whole cooling with a proper heatsink/fan soltuion?

[@FigueiraGames]

Create a successor to DekaVita 7, for those who have a PS Vita TV and want to use it as a laptop on a 7-inch or larger screen.

[@dstinnettmusic]

Should have called it the Switch Heavy

[@BSG1991]

Next revision needs to allow thd sd card to be accessed from the outside other than that this looks great!

[@MichaelWasowicz]

Tito do they make a kit for the original switch or plans for it? Cause this would be amazing to revive older switches.

[@ItsRagingRay]

i wish the video was in 60fps to see the Frame rate difference

[@darkmode867]

Without a way to still use the joy cons you legit cut so many games out of circulation and limit hoq many people can play. Having to have a secondary charging point for the joy cons that doesnt offer them to sync at the same time is just play annoying.

[@StolenCry1]

Can I ask why only OLED Switches? I thought the only difference between the standard switch and OLED was screen quality and other minor things, none of them tied to preformance.

[@AnimeCarGuy21]

If this was actual nintendo product I would buy this

[@troyBORG]

Showing gameplay as 60fps. But only having the video itself at 24fps... Whoops big fail there!

[@guardianali]

Who gives a crap..the game play is to just show the mod works. Its b-roll icing on cake and has nothing to do with the main purpose of the video. Your comment is the big fail.

[@chincemagnet]

Over clocking consoles was the dream back in the day, can you OC the PS5 XsX?

[@TerryTurner]

I had this idea shortly after the release of the Switch Lite.😂

[@jeff15]

awesome video. Is the battery required for this mod? definitely want to get a mod like this done soon. THanks.

[@Inwers]

nice dust collector

[@crashphantom0467]

What if you attach a bigger heatsink?

[@VHS_Serenity]

that literaly removes the switch from the Nintendo switch, that ain't no Nintendo switch, thats a nintendo

[@danielhulan3058]

Wow amazing 7 to 8 degrees..... its totally worth it lol.

[@RodrigoRochaRock]

You probably should be using the 60 fps zelda mod for proper testing of the overclock and system heat. with something that pushes the switch, you will probably get higher temperatures. Nice mod anyway =)

[@DLurch]

I have wanted something like this

[@CloakAndDaggerPC]

Do you have or know a good video showing the disassembly of the switch? I have a switch that I dropped my knife onto the screen and destroyed it so this would be perfect but I’m not sure about taking it apart

[@Raphtor13]

Would have really liked to see Pokemon Scarlet/Violet on it.

[@familhagaudir8561]

What is your opinion of Nintendo overclocking the CPU to make Switch Zelda games run better? Will this cause more hardware failures?

[@BB-BackgroundBlack]

Nacho Switch 🗿

[@TylerjWebb]

I want to do this to my gen 1 modable switch.

[@LE_SSERAFIM]

What's the point of buying a separate shell and overclocking it? Anyway, overclocking doesn't make the fps better. Even in the vanilla case, temperatures and performance are within the normal range. In the end, it is nothing more or less than self-satisfaction.

[@adventureoflinkmk2]

Also: why does this look like one of those beelink or minisforum mini PCs Edit: also, again; there needs to be a way to make a 12v power source for the fan so it gets more power and air flow And another edit: should also include a way to access the usb3 ports from the outside too

[@epik4023]

Damn those are some nice joycons