Hey everyone! My Steam Deck OLED is arriving tomorrow, and I’m really keen to keep it running smoothly while also enhancing its performance. I’ve heard suggestions like increasing the VRAM to 4 GB and underclocking it. I’m curious to know what your thoughts are on these tips and any other customizations I should consider. Thanks for your input!
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I’m also getting mine tomorrow! The wait feels endless, but at least it’s not as long as other orders can be. Hope yours comes in great condition!
I’ve heard that increasing the VRAM isn’t really worth it anymore. Underclocking is mainly good for extending battery life rather than boosting performance. A lot of folks are diving into frame generation, but honestly, it’s not a game-changer. I definitely recommend checking out Decky Loader; it has some awesome plugins for customizing game covers and managing performance settings. Keeping your deck’s battery around 80% is better than charging it to 100% all the time. Also, avoid dropping it, stick with the original charger, and steer clear of installing Windows. Some games offer mods that enhance performance by tweaking settings more deeply, so it’s worth exploring that too! Just be sure to understand how your deck works – like file structures and prefixes for games. If you’re into modifying games, programs like Cheat Engine and Lutris can let you add non-Steam games easily. And remember, don’t leave it on for days or let the battery completely drain, plus keep it away from pets and moisture! I use a PS4 controller for gaming at home to save on wear and tear as well!
How is it ineffective?
If you’re looking to really boost your Steam Deck, consider adding a 2TB SSD and a 1TB microSD card! Pair that with Hall effect joysticks, and you’re all set to hit the ground running with some awesome gameplay. No need to stress about anything else; just dive in and enjoy it!
We will see! Less than 16 hours!!!!