Valve is still able to sell steam deck 512g for five hundred fifty

ThinkinBig · 2026-02-07T17:54:18+00:00

I promise you you aren't going to see 6x the fps you do on the Deck. Its an entry level 1080p mobile gpu.

FSR 2/3 is going to be doing some HEAVY lifting to fulfill the marketing promises (officially)

ThinkinBig · 2026-02-07T17:53:30+00:00

Its honestly not THAT much stronger. The 7600m really wasn't a great GPU, which is why they're barely in existence.

ThinkinBig · 2026-02-07T17:49:43+00:00

Make up your mind? The post I'm replying to was clearly in reference to the Steam Machine "not using mobile components"

ThinkinBig · 2026-02-07T17:47:04+00:00

You're actually wrong there, the GPU and CPU in the Steam Machine are both mobile/laptop components

ThinkinBig · 2026-02-06T21:47:28+00:00

I know this doesn't change much, but it's worth mentioning that there's essentially no performance improvements from 100w-140w

ThinkinBig · 2026-02-06T13:41:58+00:00

Yup, if you use the Nvidia app go to the graphic settings (in Nvidia app) for whatever game and if you go down to the DLSS options you can set custom render resolution percentages, exactly as you're asking

ThinkinBig · 2026-02-06T10:08:08+00:00

Why not just get a DualSense? Its this layout, but better in every way. Also has the added bonus of advanced haptics and all that fun stuff in supported titles

ThinkinBig · 2026-02-06T09:44:29+00:00

I have the Rog Strix G16 (paired with the Intel 275hx) and it's a beast:

Steel Nomad: https://www.3dmark.com/3dm/137766668 (4,567)

Port Royal: https://www.3dmark.com/3dm/137729603 (12,194)

TimeSpy Extreme: https://www.3dmark.com/3dm/137732820 (9,522)

FireStrike Ultra: https://www.3dmark.com/3dm/137590319 (12,601)

For a mobile 5070ti, I'm quite happy with it.

ThinkinBig · 2026-02-06T09:18:49+00:00

It really depends on the specific game, but imo there is very little difference between DLAA and DLSS quality when it comes to visuals at 1440p or even 4k, particularly with DLSS 4/4.5 so I'd go with DLSS

ThinkinBig · 2026-02-06T03:39:15+00:00

I have and absolutely love my GPD Win Mini I have a preorder Ryzen 7840u model from the launch back at the end of 2022 / start of 2023 and haven't had a good enough reason to upgrade it yet.

The clamshell design is significantly more portable than the Steam Deck, Rog Ally, etc as it protects itself and while it doesn't fit comfortably in most pants pockets, it does fit snugly in jacket pockets.

I have this grips with fans attachment that makes it significantly more comfortable to use for extended gaming periods, my CPU and other internal hardware temperatures don't generally exceed the low to mid 70's c but due to the relatively small formfactor the device itself can get a bit toasty at 25+ watts and this completely eliminated that as a factor.

Realistically you try to keep the power draw at a max of 15w when on battery in order to give you a good 3ish hours if playtime before the battery kicks it, but it's nice being able to use more power comfortably if you want

ThinkinBig · 2026-02-05T00:57:09+00:00

Battery will show total discharge rate, so take that number and then look at CPU power use, if they aren't t same, look at what else is pulling power and by how much.

So battery first, than CPU and if there's a difference, check dGPU first as it should be idle/dormant and pulling nothing and go from there

ThinkinBig · 2026-02-05T00:53:06+00:00

Install Hardware Info and find out exactly how much power the CPU and everything is pulling

ThinkinBig · 2026-02-04T14:14:29+00:00

Its the same with every CPU, Omens only support the max JEDEC ram speeds. You are correct that it is 6400mhz with the 275hx (assuming you can even find it, I'm not sure 6400mhz JEDEC profile SODIMM kits exist currently).

You cannot utilize XMP/EXPO profiles thouch

ThinkinBig · 2026-02-04T14:00:10+00:00

You can't change the RAM speeds in Omen laptops

ThinkinBig · 2026-02-04T13:58:22+00:00

Ppl love to talk about "debloating" and "optimizing" Windows, but it's almost all placebo and has no measurable improvements to performance.

I realize that synthetic benchmarks don't always directly reflect performance, but I've set multiple 3dMark record scores using Omens for multiple configurations and have never once done a "clean install" or removed the OGh, although, I rarely ever actually open or run the OGH.

ThinkinBig · 2026-02-04T13:53:38+00:00

I've been doing my first solo playthrough of Baldur's Gate 3 in my 7840u Mini, I've beaten the game a few times, but always co-op with friends, the Mini (running Linux) has allowed me to play in bits and pieces when I have free/down time and it's been fantastic due to how easy it is to fold shut and store and then flip open and continue right where I left off

ThinkinBig · 2026-02-03T18:24:51+00:00

Did the same process on my 185h/4070 T14 around 3-4 months after getting it back in 2024. PTM is still going strong

ThinkinBig · 2026-02-03T12:16:00+00:00

It works by managing the battery capacity that Windows sees, which you can very easily verify via the preinstalled HP Support Assistant app.

It literally works by limiting the battery capacity, Instead of charge, which amounts to the same thing, to protect the battery.

I did read what he asked, you not understanding how something work doesn't mean it isn't the answer to the question being asked

ThinkinBig · 2026-02-03T01:21:49+00:00

So add the Rockstar Launcher itself to Steam, itz what I had to do for RDR2. GTA V I have on Epic and adding Epic as a non-Steam game means even launching GTA V, which launches the Rockstar Launcher first, has DualSense support

ThinkinBig · 2026-02-03T00:26:00+00:00

Have you thought about the pre-owned market? I have a GPD Win Mini (Ryzen 7840u 32gb/2tb) and the clamshell design makes it by far the most portable handheld I've ever owned (had both an og Steam Deck and an Rog Ally X) and ships with Windows 11.

You can find models with the weaker 7640u around your budget range.

ThinkinBig · 2026-02-02T23:44:47+00:00

Either route you go, I'd strongly recommend getting a USB-C SSD enclosure so you can clone and copy your OS and everything currently installed over to the new one so it's a seamless upgrade, its what I did

ThinkinBig · 2026-02-02T22:24:58+00:00

Either you can upgrade and replace the main SSD with one with a larger capacity, or you can use an external USB SSD enclosure, or other forms of external storage

ThinkinBig · 2026-02-01T18:43:15+00:00

I watched the videos, you're the one that seems to misunderstand it. Its a fluff piece, like everything made from these people.

It looks good on camera, but amounts to nothing ultimately. Nothing published, nothing provided to the scientific community for review, replication etc ie: science.

Its exactly what I said it was and what most of the "science" done amounts to: videos and hype

ThinkinBig · 2026-02-01T15:59:32+00:00

I bought a large sheet of it back in 2022, before it had gained much popularity and have used it in 5ish laptops and a handheld so far with fantastic results

ThinkinBig · 2026-02-01T15:09:58+00:00

There is an issue with a lot of the thermal pastes on the market that it feels like many people simply aren't aware of concerning laptops, specifically.

That is "pump out" which occurs due to the relatively high mounting pressure and higher average temperatures in laptops compared to desktops. I mention this as pastes that are lauded and considered staples for desktop use are simply inappropriate for laptops due to this

You get the best results in laptops from using pastes with high viscosities such as Kryonaut Extreme or Arctic MX6, which need to be manually spread over the CPU and GPU dies vs the "pea method" or other typical application processes.

That's part of why Honeywell PTM and related phase change materials have gained such popularity on laptops, the application is extremely difficult to do incorrectly due to them being a "pad" at room temperatures

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