Are Steam Deck Coolers A SCAM? I Tested ALL OF THEM!

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I bought every Steam Deck cooler, fan, and backplate on the market to finally prove which one is the best, or if they are all just a big fat scam.
Products featured in this video:
JSAUX Backplate V2: amzn.to/3ssGKSM
JSAUX Backplate V1: amzn.to/3P9iSwn
JSAUX Mag Cooler: amzn.to/47KOz6p
JSAUX Turbine Cooler: amzn.to/3Ebqk3H
SD Cooler: amzn.to/3szxHPK
Binbok Cooler: amzn.to/3PlUw2J
Benazcap Backplate: amzn.to/45GZo7z
EasySMX Cooler: amzn.to/3OInO9S
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⭐My Favorite Steam Deck Accessories:⭐
SSD:
►1TB SSD: amzn.to/45tO2oh
► 2TB SSD: amzn.to/49o4ckx
SD card:
►SanDisk 1TB - amzn.to/3HFCmWd
►SanDisk 512GB - amzn.to/3hwSQoC
►Samsung EVO 512GB - amzn.to/3WAUvJV
►San Disk 1.5 TB - amzn.to/3US96Sy
Charger
►100w Nexode Charger - amzn.to/3SSMkas
Flash drive
►Sandisk 128gb Dual Drive - amzn.to/3VXkQkq
Docks
►JSAUX Dock - amzn.to/3BC9cn0
►JSAUX SSD Dock - amzn.to/45wx6xh
►USB-C Hub - amzn.to/3UXeno8
Bags/Cases
►Grey Bag - amzn.to/43vFDix
►Jsaux Sling Bag - amzn.to/43tjaCm
►JSAUX Mod Case - amzn.to/45yJj4E
►JSAUX Backplates - amzn.to/3MyEUWH
Headphones
►Anker Wireless - amzn.to/3jnIBnp
►Moondrop CHU IEM Ear buds- amzn.to/3FNbSiL
Mouse/Keyboard
►Mouse/Keyboard controller thingy - amzn.to/3Sj0NfN
Battery / Power bank
►UGREEN 145W - amzn.to/3UeVksU
►Anker 140w - amzn.to/48UIRPy
Controllers
►PS5 - amzn.to/3Pss2CH
►Xbox - amzn.to/3uPvkX2
Portable monitor
► 15.6" Monitor - amzn.to/3YpPuEA
Misc
►Right Angle USB-C Adaptor - amzn.to/3IGftS8
►Steamdeck Skins - amzn.to/3MACeb9
►Steamdeck Grip Replacement - amzn.to/3IBVgNh
►Steamdeck Thumb Sticks Replacements - amzn.to/3MDWN6y
►Steamdeck Screen Protector - amzn.to/3IGTsCq
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:33 What is Overheating?
2:45 Testing Methodology
3:40 Stock Steam Deck Test
4:22 JSAUX Backplate V1
5:17 JSAUX Mag Cooler
6:00 JSAUX Backplate V2
6:23 JSAUX Turbine Cooler
6:52 Benazcap Backplate
8:47 EasySMX Cooler
9:14 Binbok Cooler
9:44 Stupid Fans
10:23 SD Cooler
10:47 Personal Recommendations
*Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. This video may contain affiliate links that add no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission. Thank you for your support!
#steamdeck #accessories #steamdeckgames

КОМЕНТАРІ: 85

@JasonWitmerYT 8 місяців тому

Thanks for watching! Are you considering buying a Steam Deck cooler?

@MrLFDV 3 місяці тому

Can't play if games crash all the time. My steam deck is definitely overheating. I ordered the "good one" but realized it would come from China so in a month's time. I decided to order the replacement fan from ifixit after. Yeah, this is becoming a real problem. I tried multiple things and yes, my SD is out of warranty. I noticed one thing: "outside" the steam app it last longer. I guess it accepts higher temperatures? Yes, I tried lowering the specs and even manually setting up the GPU. =(

@alvarosanchez613 3 дні тому

Really liked the video, the game I am having issues is actually Cyberpunk, so this was informative. I have a SteamDeck OLED, does it make a difference? I can usually play with no problem, but sometimes I do notice it gets really noisy, hot, and in some ocasion it does freeze/shut off. I have the SteamDeck settings, so im not pushing it further that it should, I think. Could a backplate help? Should I contact Steam? I assumed it is a demanding game, and I only have issues sometimes, but I am worried newer games could take a greater toll, seeing you can run Cyberpunk with no issues on the anterior version of the console.

@awyeagames 8 місяців тому

I'd actually prefer a fan that blows air on my fingers, since I got sweaty hands.

@JasonWitmerYT 8 місяців тому

See, now THAT I'd pay for - maybe just turn the fans around?

@LemonYoda 3 місяці тому

Try Iontophoresis, helped me a lot. You just put your hands in water with a low electric current for 15min every 2 weeks or so and your hands magically don't sweat anymore. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iontophoresis

@ramrodbldm9876 Місяць тому

Disgusting

@NIMOPOLI 8 місяців тому

Nice review video! You can tell a lot of work was put into it. When you blow up these videos will be a good resource.

@JohnDoe-xr2sh 8 місяців тому

I love your videos! You make it so much clearer and don't bs the results just to sell a product.

@JasonWitmerYT 8 місяців тому

Thank you! I try my best!

@Brand0n555 7 місяців тому

I got the atomic purple JSAUX Backplate V2. mainly cause I wanted a custom back plate but better temps is a plus

@c6c6c68 8 місяців тому

Thank you for sharing! This is VERY helpful!

@JDRos 8 місяців тому

What's your opinion on the fact that circle vent of JSAUX Backplate V2 essentially bypasses the airflow that's supposed to go through other components via the OG vent?

@JasonWitmerYT 8 місяців тому

It’s hard to tell if it has any long lasting negative effects at this time. I know it possibly changes the pressure of the airflow in the machine, but I’m personally not worried about it.

@johntjwt 8 місяців тому

This was my concern

@squirrelnut 8 місяців тому

Correct me if im wrong but there's no way a fan can blow sub ambient to cause condensation

@E4K9 8 місяців тому

Yeah I don't think i'll bother with any kind of cooling, none of them seem truly significant. Thanks for the quality content!

@ChristopherCameron 14 днів тому

can confirm the Jsaux blower style cooler works magically. It's a little bit loud but definitely tolerable. I will note I use the newer JSaux RGB backplate too, and you can kinda feel the fan pulling air threw the vent over the components. Definitely a must have

@ChrisOfTheDead 4 місяці тому

Thanks for putting things in easy-to-understand terms. :)

@MikuCobraCole 8 місяців тому

Easysmx surprised me tbh, such a shame that I wouldn't trade off the protection and grip of my dbrand case 😅

@maniacaudiophile 8 місяців тому

Let me list the cooling things I did to my steam deck... JSAUX v1 back case with exposed aluminum plate No name SSD copper heatsink to cool the WD SN740 SSD, which the bare drive DOES overheat during heavy transfer. This is just to delay the thermal throttling long enough that most operation would have been done. Removal of the EMI shield. Copper Cooldeck from youtuber Low Cost, and have it mated to JSAUX backplate via a thinner thermal pad. Drilling and grinding vent holes at the fan intake, making my back plate like V2's vent with V1's metal plate. You mean I get this thing to play game from steam??? I thought it is for competitive modding, which is the game... I did advise my friends... I'm screwing around for fun, they should just get JSAUX V2 backplate if they want a bit better cooling and lower fan noise to get similar results without spending a lot of time and money. Cooling does help components last longer, IIRC there's a industry saying that by lowering temperature 10C degrees, you double your component life.

@JasonWitmerYT 8 місяців тому

I'm all for cooling/modding your Steam Deck for fun! Sounds cool

@maniacaudiophile 8 місяців тому

@@JasonWitmerYT great job on detailing all those things' test results, I'm really to lazy to do that... haha

@JasonWitmerYT 8 місяців тому

Thanks haha honestly if it got me more fps, I think they’d be totally worth it.

@MA-xd9zl 8 місяців тому

Thanks for the video, came at the perfect time since I'm waiting mine to arrive and looking for what to get for it now.

@colbyboucher6391 8 місяців тому

I do wonder if these would have more of an effect with relatively hot environment temperatures. I drive a school bus, have a couple hours between pickup and dropoff, pretty much just stay in the bus... where it does get quite warm because it's a goddamn bus.

@JasonWitmerYT 8 місяців тому

It’s possible if you are dealing with overheating due to your environment. If you aren’t dealing with overheating, thermal throttling etc, I think you’re okay.

@shytut 8 місяців тому

get a ptm pad, use the jsaux backplate with the back vent, undervolt your cpu and gpu, and remember to clean out your device of dust every year or so

@swiftroph 5 місяців тому

Hey I just stumbled upon your channel. Really like your content and humour. I have a question about the jsaux backplate v2. Would you say that "because it help with cooling a little" the deck is less noisy? I wouldn't say I care much about cooling, but man sometimes the deck is very noisy.

@JasonWitmerYT 5 місяців тому

I wouldn’t say it reduces the volume at all, to be honest. It is possible to have a slightly lower threshold on some games, but I haven’t tested the noise thoroughly. Thanks for watching!

@rorylynch1203 8 місяців тому

I got the Jsaux backplate v2 but haven’t installed it yet and not sure if I should just send it back. Any thoughts?

@JasonWitmerYT 8 місяців тому

I personally use the v2 backplate - it looks cool and atleast does something. I'd say give it a shot and if you dont like it after a few days, you can consider returning.

@rorylynch1203 8 місяців тому

@@JasonWitmerYT thanks a lot man!

@npcimknot958 8 місяців тому

10:34 i have this one.. and 100% it works,. Sometimes my temps dropped to 60c where the steam fan doesn’t even have to run So this one is good i got the one with the plastic knob.

@cr0c0dile 8 місяців тому

hello jason witmer i was thinking on buying a handheld but i dont know which one should i choose (rog ally or steam deck)

@JasonWitmerYT 8 місяців тому

Hello crocodile. It really depends on what you want from a handheld. I did reviews on both of them, so go check those out and see which one makes more sense for you.

@ronbusby3335 Місяць тому

I’ve used the Steam Deck Oled for the last several months and can confidently confirm it’s become my single most used gaming device in ages! Highly recommended.

@Chris1111116 5 днів тому

My steam deck is freezing after playing a strategy game (Anno 1800) for like 2 hours… does that mean defective or would a cooler be a valid option? I mainly use it in handstand at a fixed position to accommodate my MacBook so I don’t really care about plugging it into a wall socket.

@EduardoRAVIOLI 7 місяців тому

Respect man, thanks for the video 👍

@umuko3095 5 місяців тому

I would like to run the Steam Deck with OC. But since heat is a very big problem there, I think a combination of thermal cooling pads with the Jsaux v2 and a small additional fan can make a difference. However, I have read that many components are no longer cooled properly if you use the Jsaux v2 with the holes. Is this serious information? I mean, because the holes on the fan ensure that the air is not pushed out properly from the top. Another idea of mine is that you can replace the thermal paste inside the vapor deck with liquid metal paste and replace the original vapor cooler with a better one? So I have ideas of what I can do. But no decision. Any suggestions?

@umuko3095 5 місяців тому

or simply stick a passive cooler on the back of the Jsaux V2?

@robo2901 Місяць тому

Don't use liquid metal. Not thick enough for this application. Thermal pad much better.

@Broly-tu9pi 6 місяців тому

Was looking into fans for the sake of emulating PS3 games on the deck since anything I've played caused the temperatures to shoot up to 90-92 C no matter the settings. The V2 backplate seems legit but is it potentially harmful with the metal being inside and not externally at those high temps? (Also thanks for saving me $30 from buying the stupid fan on amazon 😂)

@naostarliger7757 2 місяці тому

i have a SD cooler which is not scam , i using it 6 month it help my steamdeck keep cool down below around 70 n saved battery on fans

@natto4now 17 днів тому

Question what of i just take a small fan and place my syeam deck againts it so that cold air hits the hot part?

@JasonWitmerYT 17 днів тому

It’s not necessary, don’t waste your time

@natto4now 17 днів тому

@JasonWitmerYT i just don't know about computers so am just guessing the cooler it is the better it will run

@JasonWitmerYT 17 днів тому

No problem, I addressed this in the video. Valve knows what it takes to cool the steam deck - they would not allow it to get so hot that it will hurt performance. You don’t need to do anything. Putting a fan on to it will not increase performance - just play it normally and enjoy ☺️

@natto4now 17 днів тому

@@JasonWitmerYT thanks

@MrCD-xv3jj 8 місяців тому

I'll just keep playing with the settings of my games to run things as cool as possible.

@stakon. 5 місяців тому

Nice work , subscribed

@elonwhite6628 5 місяців тому

One question, my steam deck gets really hot when playing a good game, and the battery drains really quickly, but the biggest problem is the fact that the smell coming from the deck smells like something is burning, could this be because I haven’t really used it for extended periods of time or should I contact steam, barring in mind that I don’t think it’s seen 24 hours of activity yet as I spend between 1 and 2 hours a night playing on it and I have had it for less than a month brand new?

@JasonWitmerYT 5 місяців тому

If the smell continues for more than a few minutes, contact valve. They will at least let you know if it’s a problem or not. Good luck!

@elonwhite6628 5 місяців тому

@@JasonWitmerYT hi, thank you for your reply, I decided to plug my steam deck in to charge and then I just played contraband officer for 3 hours straight and I after about an hour the deck reached a constant temperature and it smelt really bad and then the fan kicked in and a massive cloud of something was blowing out the vent, I think possibly to much thermal grease was applied and it had dried up, so I think it should be fine, I did contact steam and they said it isn’t too common but it does occasionally happen

@bgundam27 2 місяці тому

the binbok is the best i have it it keeps the temps on the 50 but if you put it while gaming you wont notice the difference do it when you are starting the steam deck and the air is at full it stays below 60 while gaming

@Ggmai94 4 місяці тому

I had the Jsaux v1 backplate paired with the jsaux fan and it made the backplate way cooler and you could actually touch it and not burn ur fingers haha

@matthewjbauer1990 8 місяців тому

I've never liked deceptive advertising claiming a product does something it doesn't. In the case of game console coolers like these, they claim to increase performance and make the console cooler. Yes, most "good" ones will make the Steam Deck cooler. But they won't increase performance. What wasn't mentioned in the video was that the Steam Deck was designed with a thermal performance range and as long as it remains in that range, its good to go. The coolers don't really affect cooling enough to allow overclocking nor would you want to if you even could.

@jGRite 8 місяців тому

ztotopcase: "Z is the last one of the 26 letters, which is the smallest one,..." Me: L or I depending on the font.

@carsonjulvezan4031 2 місяці тому

That JSAUX V2 is actually pretty good. Lower fan noise + a cool transparent back is all you need to really convince me.

@d2d2505 Місяць тому

JSAUX v2 seems to be the best option as it's acceptably cooler and does not sound like a jet engine.

@MiraSmit 5 місяців тому

If you want it to run cooler you're better off using a better cooling pad or cooling paste.

@BEARD_E-gore 5 місяців тому

Somebody explain me how will a tiny fan produce condensation if all its doing is blowing his room-temp air...

@JonathanTalksHW 8 місяців тому

This video is well done! I will put the backplate immediately once I get my steam deck to my home

@gam3dr. 3 місяці тому

Great reserch content. Great sense of humor - subbed! Do you know if the oled runs cooler naturally?

@JasonWitmerYT 3 місяці тому

Thanks! I haven’t been able to test the OLED yet, but afaik it’s similar thermals.

@raykupal 5 місяців тому

.... that sucking fan attachment scares me a bit. Some Fans generate voltage when spun faster than it's supposed to spin.... wouldn't it zap components? it's like killing GPU's with aircans....

@dumpepol4245 7 місяців тому

Random meow at 6:31 😸

@JM-kl9bl 3 місяці тому

thoughts on actual research done by cryobyte?

@youronlybro9708 5 місяців тому

Im using this cooler while docked and overclocked the steam deck, this made mybdeck capable of playing those hard to play games with ny friends

@seppeseppe-jq7nr 8 місяців тому

just say thx and i like your video

@thinhduongtruong8359 5 місяців тому

Thank you for dedicated video

@nermax7022 8 місяців тому

tbh i disagree with you, getting 10- cpu temps IS a big deal, especially in hotter areas, i definitely would get a steam deck cooler myself

@JasonWitmerYT 8 місяців тому

You're entitled to your opinion, but what will those 10 degrees get you? More performance? Truly, what do you stand to benefit by seeing the little number in the corner go down by 5-10? In my mind, it's another thing to charge/plug in and strap on to your portable device for no real life benefits. Theoretically, keeping temps a little lower MIGHT extend the life of the device, but unless you are cranking cyberpunk 2077 24 hours a day for years, i dont think its worth the time, money, effort to use any external coolers.

@nermax7022 8 місяців тому

@@JasonWitmerYT Getting lower temps in a an electronic device is always beneficial, no matter what, and the steam deck cooling by itself is not that great, it’s gonna keep you out of 90 degrees yeah but 85 is still a lot, so a way of getting it lower still helps

@Szabbyhun 6 місяців тому

If the jsaux V2 had other clear colors...

@jesseenriquez4989 25 днів тому

You rock brotha

@Religous_1 2 місяці тому

My deck shuts off Everytime I play palworld on my steam deck

@JasonWitmerYT 2 місяці тому

Contact Steam support

@npcimknot958 8 місяців тому

From my experience it has helped actaully. Where i can even go to a higher setting sometimes. Example diablo 4.. i was getting 80 fps+ high graphics, the steam deck less than 5000 rpm.. I think that is pretty good lol.. Also its kinda nice to know that your steam deck isn’t cooking 😂

@niranjans1748 8 місяців тому

But hey, if you are over clocking your steam deck (at your own risk), u can have better performance and then the coolers can in fact make a difference while making your game performance better.