- A new steam tire OLED HARDWARE AGAINST UPGRADE RAM FROM 16GB TO 32GB
- Slickbuys Mods and Repairs show a tutorial about how the process works
- It involves soldering and BIOS programming, not intended for beginners
Valve’s steam tires have undergone several upgrades at both hardware and software levels, with unofficial mods like Decky Loader, and of course steam-covered OLED, offering a faster screen and improved battery life. However, there is an unofficial hardware courage that I would suggest to stay away from unless you know what you’re doing.
As reported by Videocardz, the steam deck OLED’s RAM can now be upgraded to 32 GB from 16 GB thanks to SlickBuys -Mods and Repairs showing the process in a YouTube video (available below).
The change is intended to improve performance in the game, with more memory assigned games, which ultimately reduces pieces and image speed in certain games. However, it is an extremely delicate process that I would not recommend trying unless you are familiar with soldering and BIOS changes.
You will also need to find and buy a 32 GB memory chip suitable for the OLED model, which is expensive as one slickbuys mods and repairs in the video cost $ 110 (about £ 82 / AU $ 170).
Then remove the original chip and solder the new one. The worst aspect of this is perhaps that it requires a firmware block, which means you will never be able to update your Steam Deck as it does, will dry settings and turn RAM back to 16 GB.
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I think that reading it should be enough to deter most of you from even trying the process. It would be much easier to go and buy a new handheld hero, like Asus Rog Ally X than to risk ruining your handheld for good.
Fortunately, if you are interested, the service can be performed via SlickBuy’s Mods and Repairs, but it is worth noting that it is not available yet and it is likely to be expensive.
Analysis: Please don’t do this … just buy a new handheld
I am sure I will not be the first to warn you against doing this as it is very easy for something to go wrong during this process unless you are well versed when it comes to soldering and bios programming. Even if you are (or have it done through a favor), it is still too early to see how this will work in the long term in terms of thermal and battery life.
You can miss new and important Steamos updates in the future. It does not mean that you can never Upgrade your steam tire again, but just be ready to repeat the BIOS programming process again afterwards.
I have been very critical of the latest high handheld prices, but I would still choose to buy new about this. After all, I don’t think the upgrade is significant enough to guarantee to take the risk, as it really applies only to specific situations or games that need more RAM for better image speeds or frame time stability.
There is no sign that a steam cover successor will soon release, despite the recent rumors, but I would recommend either sticking to your OLED model or taking the plunge towards the new Lenovo Legion Go S.
