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- Youtuber SlickBuys Mods and Repairs was able to double the Steam Deck OLED’s RAM from 16 GB to 32 GB.
- This is the first reported case of a successful RAM increase for this handheld console.
- The total cost for the service is estimated to be around $200.
Isaac, the owner of the SlickBuys Mods and Repairs channel, demonstrated on YouTube how he increased the RAM on the Steam Deck OLED to 32 GB. This is a significant milestone because the capability of increasing the amount of RAM in Valve’s console has not been reported until now. For the most demanding users, 16 GB of RAM may prove insufficient. Isaac is a qualified technician who provides an upgrade service to his users or anyone else who discovers that additional RAM is now possible.
Isaac describes in the YouTube video how he makes a living by performing various types of repairs and modifications. Yes, the most common and requested are those pertaining to portable consoles. That’s why he’s spent years listening to his customers’ pleas to increase the RAM capacity of the Steam Deck OLED, which was previously impossible.
He now has access to appropriate memory modules with a 32 GB density, making this possible. It’s crucial to note that the Steam Deck OLED employs RAM chips soldered directly to the motherboard, which necessitates additional effort.
The console must be disassembled in its entirety in order to be modified. The board must then be heated to 130 to 150°C using hot air at 350°C. This helps in the desoldering of the original modules, which have a combined capacity of 16 GB. The new chips, which give the Steam Deck OLED a total capacity of 32 GB, are then soldered to it once it has been cleaned.
Isaac has confirmed that he accepts foreign orders and demonstrates how the system works with the 32 GB detected. The greatest issue is the pricing. He estimates that the 32 GB of memory costs approximately $110. As a result, the ultimate price of this service will be determined by his desired rate of pay for the work.
That’s why he asked users for feedback on how much he should charge for the service. Ordering this type of service will cost around $200. That’s a lot of money, but it’s less than other companies would demand to duplicate it, which is a relief.
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