I'm shocked how well this worked - Hot Rodded Steam Deck

[AlexTheGreatish]

I love the Steam Deck, but unfortunately it can be a bit loud and runs kinda hot.. well today we change that.

 

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[Levent]

Fit and finish is almost perfect. Nice job Alex.

[Needfuldoer]

11 minutes ago, Levent said:

Fit and finish is almost perfect. Nice job Alex.

 

Another fine job rolls out of the New Janky Workshop!

[Nystemy]

The thermal expansion part where the cooler didn't fit in weren't going to be helped by cooling the plate down. If anything, cooling the plate makes the gap shrink and in turn the fit gets even tighter.

 

However, having the option to screw on a portable heat sink would be nice, even a metal to metal interface can conduct a fair bit of heat if one don't want the hassle of thermal compounds or pads.

 

Also, instead of using nuts to hold the block in place, why not just use screws? Though, from a prototyping standpoint, a threaded rod and not is a lot simpler.

[Thomos]

Is there any way to get the files to make my self one

[tkitch]

This is freaking GREAT!  I love this!  

[Techrocket9]

The next toy for Alex's workshop should be a 3D scanner.

[YellowJersey]

Alex, you know I love you mate, but I cringe when you use imperial units.

[Rauten]

Have to admit, the extra tight fit was soooooooo satisfying to watch.

If it wasn't for the "thermal" (burning fingers) concern, just adding the hunk of metal to a deck would be pretty cool.

[erylflynn]

What is this "give away winner" on the Youtube chat?  Seems like a scam to me.

 

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[B4Quattro]

I'm a little confused, where are the 5°C temperature and the 2000 RPM decrease mentioned in the video?

 

[Kilrah]

1 hour ago, erylflynn said:

What is this "give away winner" on the Youtube chat?  Seems like a scam to me.

They are scams that riddle pretty much every video from major channels nowadays. Ignore them, or even better use the Report feature on Youtube. 

[TripleJj3]

I want to build this myself and the 3d data of the aluminium part would make it much easier. Is it possible to get them?

[AlexTheGreatish]

1 hour ago, TripleJj3 said:

I want to build this myself and the 3d data of the aluminium part would make it much easier. Is it possible to get them?

https://grabcad.com/library/steam-deck-m-2-heatsink-adapter-1

 

Here you go!

[Kid.Lazer]

On 6/21/2022 at 12:42 PM, B4Quattro said:

I'm a little confused, where are the 5°C temperature and the 2000 RPM decrease mentioned in the video?

I didn't bother watching it again or taking a screenshot, but when watching in real-time I thought the same thing. Maybe it was just an editing error?

[TripleJj3]

4 hours ago, AlexTheGreatish said:

https://grabcad.com/library/steam-deck-m-2-heatsink-adapter-1

 

Here you go!

Thank you very much!

[BenjaminRo]

On 7/28/2022 at 11:37 AM, AlexTheGreatish said:

https://grabcad.com/library/steam-deck-m-2-heatsink-adapter-1

 

Here you go!

It looks like either the units imported wrong or the scaling was off, am I correct in assuming the height is 3 inches and not some multiple of 3 mm?

[LuizinhoEC]

On 7/28/2022 at 5:37 PM, AlexTheGreatish said:

https://grabcad.com/library/steam-deck-m-2-heatsink-adapter-1

 

Here you go!

What was the size of the threaded bar you used to screw it down ?

[LuizinhoEC]

1 hour ago, LuizinhoEC said:

What was the size of the threaded bar you used to screw it down ?

Also how did you deal with the fact that the heatsink lift up away from the board at the fan end 

[AlexTheGreatish]

On 8/13/2022 at 11:31 PM, LuizinhoEC said:

What was the size of the threaded bar you used to screw it down ?

https://www.mcmaster.com/93805A621/

 

On 8/14/2022 at 12:43 AM, LuizinhoEC said:

Also how did you deal with the fact that the heatsink lift up away from the board at the fan end 

Didn't worry about it, seems to be fine.

[LuizinhoEC]

15 hours ago, AlexTheGreatish said:

https://www.mcmaster.com/93805A621/

 

Didn't worry about it, seems to be fine.

Thanks Alex 

[BigDaddyMike]

On 7/28/2022 at 11:37 AM, AlexTheGreatish said:

https://grabcad.com/library/steam-deck-m-2-heatsink-adapter-1

 

Here you go!

What program are you using to view the file? I'm having a tough time getting it to open. Of course, I'm pretty green with this stuff so it may be operator error.

[You_Dont_Know_Jack]

@AlexTheGreatish Kudos on the CAD! CNC'd/1 day shipped for $75 from Xometry and fits like a glove on OJ (Because, it should have). Hey, quick question for you or anyone else who knows... What is the size and pitch for the stand-off stud rods that you use to screw the adapting plate to the OG heat plate? Planning to just buy some rods and chop the suckers down and belt sand the "Alex heat plate" if needed.
 

Timestamp when this is referenced: 11:35

 

Much love from Cali, born in St. Catharines, Ontario.
P.S. you are great, not just "ish" lol

[aRighteousDude]

Anyone selling this adapter? I'm lazy (and I don't great tools for doing this)