They Changed Everything: Valve Steam Deck OLED vs. LCD Tear-Down
Sponsor: Lexar Thor DDR5 RAM on Amazon
The new Valve Steam Deck OLED didn’t just change the screen: Almost every part of the device has had some sort of revision, from the screws to the power topology of the motherboard. Some of these changes happened silently in the Voyager platform refresh for the Steam Deck, but the majority of large changes are brand new. Memory underwent relocation and now uses better modules, the cooling solution has had its fan flipped and thickened, and the controller component PCBs have had some consolidation and durability improvements. In this tear-down of the new Steam Deck OLED, we’ll compare the new Steam Deck vs. the original, old Steam Deck “LCD“ model. Our full review with battery life, thermals, and acoustics will come later.
Check out our Lenovo Legion Go review!
Watch our ASUS Ally Non-Extreme vs. Extreme review here:
Or our ASUS Ally Extreme deep-dive vs. the original Steam Deck here:
The best way to support our work is through our store:
Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us:
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Valve Steam Deck OLED Tear-Down
01:15 - The Die Changes
02:25 - Memory Changes
04:56 - VRM & Power Delivery
07:34 - Networking & Back of Motherboard
08:09 - Big Cooling Changes
11:10 - Big Charging Circuit Changes
13:17 - Controls Changes & Repairability Improved
14:57 - Chassis & Screen
16:03 - Wrap-Up
** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! **
Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video (“this video is brought to you by“) and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or “sponsored content“ (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage.
Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates:
t:
f:
w:
Host, Writing, Editing: Steve Burke
Tear-Down, Research, Table Art: Jeremy Clayton
Video Editing: Mike Gaglione
Video Production: Vitalii Makhnovets
1 view
688
173
2 months ago 00:02:02 12
DayZ Update Teaser
2 months ago 00:48:32 1
Our Planet | High Seas | FULL EPISODE | Netflix
2 months ago 00:02:14 1
Nightcore - Heathens (Lyrics)
2 months ago 00:04:33 3
Arcane: Season 2 | “Blood, Sweat & Tears“ | Music Video | Netflix
2 months ago 00:02:28 1
That Christmas | Official Trailer | Netflix
2 months ago 00:26:52 1
Why Conservative Families Move To Russia Despite War & Sanctions w/ @Siberian_Freedom
2 months ago 03:33:33 1
Manifest Love & Miracles | 528Hz Positive Change & Self-Love Healing Frequency | Meditation & Sleep
2 months ago 01:16:30 1
#1 Neurosurgeon: How to Manifest Anything You Want & Unlock the Unlimited Power of Your Mind
2 months ago 00:01:18 1
Devil May Cry | Official Teaser | Netflix Anime
2 months ago 00:05:58 2
Michael Jackson - Thriller (Lyrics)
2 months ago 00:02:40 39
A Man on the Inside | Official Trailer | Netflix
2 months ago 00:04:18 1
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Otherside [Official Music Video] [HD UPGRADE]
2 months ago 00:44:15 1
Investigating the multi-billion-dollar company controlling Australia’s roads | Four Corners
2 months ago 00:01:39 1
The Remarkable Life of Ibelin | Official Trailer | Netflix
2 months ago 00:56:47 3
Penn Badgley, Are We Confusing YOU w/ Real Love? TV Fantasies vs. True Bond w/ Dr. Nura | Soul Boom
2 months ago 00:19:35 1
Ex-Witches Jenny Weaver & John Ramirez: From Darkness to Deliverance | Finding Jesus & Breaking Free
2 months ago 00:05:13 1
Anna Kendrick On Directing Woman Of The Hour As Her First Film | Netflix
2 months ago 00:21:14 1
Can You Beat Baldur’s Gate 3 While Locked In First Person PoV?
2 months ago 00:02:27 1
Polo G - (Lyrics)
2 months ago 00:02:01 1
The Law According to Lidia Poët 2 | Official Trailer | Netflix
2 months ago 00:03:22 1
Warriors | Season 2020 Cinematic - League of Legends (ft. 2WEI and Edda Hayes)
2 months ago 00:23:34 1
Katt Williams REVEALS Why Prince HATED Jay Z & Diddy | Prince Had RECEIPTS
2 months ago 00:00:44 2
The Madness | Official Teaser | Netflix
2 months ago 00:02:16 1
Meet Me Next Christmas | Official Trailer | Netflix