Nobody needs a liquid-cooled Steam Deck, but that hasn't stopped someone from making one

While it is feasible to modify the Steam Deck in this manner, it may not necessarily be advisable or suitable to do so.

While scrolling through various posts on Reddit, I stumbled upon an impressive DIY project by a Steam Deck owner, who seems to have dabbled in some scientific wizardry.

As an analyst, I’ve come across a fascinating creation by Reddit user 2GGBoy7 – a custom liquid-cooling system tailored specifically for the Steam Deck. It’s undeniably large, arguably overkill, yet it’s hard not to be awed by its sheer awesomeness simultaneously.

I built a 240mm custom water loop for my Steam Deck — overclocked and undervolted from r/SteamDeck

The device was assembled with leftover components from an earlier desktop setup, yet it operates flawlessly as a personalized water cooling system equipped with a 240mm cooling radiator.

The article delves deeper into adjusting steam voltage and speed (overclocking) on the Steam Deck using a homemade cooler, ensuring that the maximum temperature recorded doesn’t surpass 60 degrees Celsius or 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

Although it maintains a friendly tone, we should keep in mind that it’s compact, the size of the dice is limited, and it was crafted by an individual working in a figurative workshop.

Absolutely, it’s not a traditional handheld device anymore, but it’s still quite remarkable. The Steam Deck has a vibrant modding community that has produced some extraordinary projects. For instance, who could forget the Steam Brick, a modified Steam Deck without a screen or controllers?

I find it fascinating to witness such creativity, regardless of its practical applications in the real world. If there’s an opportunity to create something extraordinary simply for enjoyment, why not take it?

2025-05-27 18:09

Nobody needs a liquid-cooled Steam Deck, but that hasn’t stopped someone from making one

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