Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 23 minutes ago

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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-can-it-go-steam-deck-thermal-modding

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: moddiy.com/products/Honeywell-PTM7950-SP-Super-Highly-Thermally-Conductive-PCM-Pad.html
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: youtu.be/6PYAbu0swi0
Undervolting/Overclocking: youtu.be/LNEI7BTc87Q

Other Links:
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ECMA-287 PDF: ecma-international.org/wp-content/uploads/ECMA-287_2nd_edition_december_2002.pdf

Socials:
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Join the Discord: discord.gg/ySe8WGVNPv
Find me on Twitch: twitch.tv/cryobyte33
Find me on Mastodon: @cryobyte33@mastodon.cryobyte.net

Places to Support Me:
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* Patreon - patreon.com/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