Keis Retro Gaming | Can AMD Tame the Heat on the Retroid Pocket 3+? @KeiRetroGaming | Uploaded June 2023 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
The ultimate battle between the cooling power of the AMD Wraith Spire VS the thermal temps of the Retroid Pocket 3+. If AMD considers it good enough for Ryzen processors, is it good enough for Retroid?
Need a full disassembly guide?
youtu.be/JrnrV_8XORM
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:43 - What I used
1:19 - Disassembly
1:39 - Retroid 3+ VS 120mm Corsair Fan
2:00 - 120mm Fan Results
2:25 - AMDs Mounting Issue
2:52 - Resolving the Heatplate Gap
3:21 - Thermal Paste
3:40 - Installing the Thermal Plate
3:57 - How it Sits
4:17 - Connecting Everything
4:41 - Fan Check
4:51 - 10-Minute Burn-in Test
5:07 - Heatplate Issues?
5:15 - 15-Minute Test (MAX Temps)
5:37 - Thermal Paste Check
5:54 - Putting it all Together
6:05 - Rebuilding the 3+
6:24 - Final Thoughts
Buy the 3+ or other Retroid stuff:
Affiliate links (supports the channel):
RP3 - goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-3-handheld-retro-gaming-system?sca_ref=2950232.H2glE1g9mV
RP3+ - goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-3-handheld-retro-gaming-system-1?sca_ref=2950232.H2glE1g9mV
Upgrade PCB - goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-3-upgrading-pcb?sca_ref=2950232.H2glE1g9mV
Shell Replacement - goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-3-handheld-console-plastic-shell?sca_ref=2950232.H2glE1g9mV
3/3+ Screen Protector - goretroid.com/products/tempered-glass-screen-protector-compatible-for-retroid-pocket-3-4-7-display?sca_ref=2950232.H2glE1g9mV
▬▬ MY GEAR ▬▬
Camera: [POCO F3](po.co/global/poco-f3/)
Camera Mount: [Amazon Link](amazon.ca/gp/product/B085C4S8XF/)
Camera Arm: [Amazon Link](amazon.ca/gp/product/B06XY4YMGH/)
Mount Adapter (for the kit above): [Amazon Link](amazon.ca/gp/product/B07ZKZ23X8/)
Microphone: [Shure SM7B](amazon.ca/Shure-SM7B-Dynamic-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B0002E4Z8M/)
USB Audio Interface: [Focusrite Scarlett Solo](amazon.ca/Focusrite-SCARLETT-SOLO-3RD-GEN-USB-Audio-Interface/dp/B07QR6Z1JB/)
Microphone Boom Arm: [Amazon Link](amazon.ca/gp/product/B001D7UYBO/)
Lights: [Amazon Link](amazon.ca/gp/product/B08G1CJRL7/)
The intro theme song was created by the talented Jim Gray of Our Ghosts. Be sure to check out his amazing work [here](ourghosts.bandcamp.com/).
Please note that this video is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.
The ultimate battle between the cooling power of the AMD Wraith Spire VS the thermal temps of the Retroid Pocket 3+. If AMD considers it good enough for Ryzen processors, is it good enough for Retroid?
Need a full disassembly guide?
youtu.be/JrnrV_8XORM
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:43 - What I used
1:19 - Disassembly
1:39 - Retroid 3+ VS 120mm Corsair Fan
2:00 - 120mm Fan Results
2:25 - AMDs Mounting Issue
2:52 - Resolving the Heatplate Gap
3:21 - Thermal Paste
3:40 - Installing the Thermal Plate
3:57 - How it Sits
4:17 - Connecting Everything
4:41 - Fan Check
4:51 - 10-Minute Burn-in Test
5:07 - Heatplate Issues?
5:15 - 15-Minute Test (MAX Temps)
5:37 - Thermal Paste Check
5:54 - Putting it all Together
6:05 - Rebuilding the 3+
6:24 - Final Thoughts
Buy the 3+ or other Retroid stuff:
Affiliate links (supports the channel):
RP3 - goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-3-handheld-retro-gaming-system?sca_ref=2950232.H2glE1g9mV
RP3+ - goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-3-handheld-retro-gaming-system-1?sca_ref=2950232.H2glE1g9mV
Upgrade PCB - goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-3-upgrading-pcb?sca_ref=2950232.H2glE1g9mV
Shell Replacement - goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-3-handheld-console-plastic-shell?sca_ref=2950232.H2glE1g9mV
3/3+ Screen Protector - goretroid.com/products/tempered-glass-screen-protector-compatible-for-retroid-pocket-3-4-7-display?sca_ref=2950232.H2glE1g9mV
▬▬ MY GEAR ▬▬
Camera: [POCO F3](po.co/global/poco-f3/)
Camera Mount: [Amazon Link](amazon.ca/gp/product/B085C4S8XF/)
Camera Arm: [Amazon Link](amazon.ca/gp/product/B06XY4YMGH/)
Mount Adapter (for the kit above): [Amazon Link](amazon.ca/gp/product/B07ZKZ23X8/)
Microphone: [Shure SM7B](amazon.ca/Shure-SM7B-Dynamic-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B0002E4Z8M/)
USB Audio Interface: [Focusrite Scarlett Solo](amazon.ca/Focusrite-SCARLETT-SOLO-3RD-GEN-USB-Audio-Interface/dp/B07QR6Z1JB/)
Microphone Boom Arm: [Amazon Link](amazon.ca/gp/product/B001D7UYBO/)
Lights: [Amazon Link](amazon.ca/gp/product/B08G1CJRL7/)
The intro theme song was created by the talented Jim Gray of Our Ghosts. Be sure to check out his amazing work [here](ourghosts.bandcamp.com/).
Please note that this video is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.
