It seems people haven't learned from the debacle with the dbrand Project Killswitch case using magnets that causes problems with certain Steam Deck fan speeds.
Recently, a company sent over a Power Bank to look over and potentially do an article and video on. After spending time with it and being ready to do a video, the company then sent a follow-up email to warn me that it's actually a bit problematic. The issue: the Power Bank uses a magnetic mount to attach it to the Steam Deck, and magnets do not play nicely with the Delta fans (which Valve still use in addition to the Huaying model).
So I made a decision not to cover it in a video (and article review) and instead do a PSA (public service announcement), because no doubt a few people won't check their fan. This is the item in question, and really: just go for basically any other Power Bank that won't potentially mess with your Steam Deck. Even on the Huaying fans, it could still potentially cause problems. In a lot of cases the Steam Deck already gets pretty high temperatures, adding to that is not going to be a good idea. Why risk it? Don't.
So what Power Bank to actually go for? As long as it has at least 45w delivery through PD 3.0 and a good battery size, you should be fine for actual charging. Just again — don't mess with magnets. The Deckmate system is a good way to attach things to the back of a Steam Deck.
To companies and people making things for Steam Deck: just stop using magnets. I get it, they're cheaper than designing a locking method but please stop.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Quoting: slaapliedjeQuoting: CZiNTrPTLink? That is way cool.Quoting: BazirkerQuoting: CZiNTrPTI love the magnet on my dbrand killswitch though. Also put my additional sd card on there via magnets.
Just finished switching my delta fan for the better one this weekend (had it used together with killswitch for months now). I don't feel any difference though. If it just breaks the fan in the long term, I'm good with that tradeoff for overall convenience
I agree with you 100%. I haven't checked to see which fan I have, but I haven't noticed any change in speed or heat when the kickstand is on vs off. I absolutely love the case, the plastic cover for travel, and the magnetic kickstand; I am totally fine with the increased risk of heat or wear/ tear. It's too bad there's not more information about the percentage of circulating steam decks with the affected fan, as I'm pretty happy with my current accessories with magnets via dbrand and would love to see more. I guess we'll see what the mechanical attachment feels like soon.
You can also check your steamdecks components on the steam store directly without opening it. It's pretty neat
Absolutely is!
https://store.steampowered.com/account/hardwareused
Click on the Deck to find out more.
Last edited by Eike on 12 January 2023 at 1:26 pm UTC
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slaapliedje Jan 13, 2023
Quoting: EikeWhoa! It has all my Steam Controllers too! And Index. Doesn't have my Steam Links though (granted one is still in the box)Quoting: slaapliedjeQuoting: CZiNTrPTLink? That is way cool.Quoting: BazirkerQuoting: CZiNTrPTI love the magnet on my dbrand killswitch though. Also put my additional sd card on there via magnets.
Just finished switching my delta fan for the better one this weekend (had it used together with killswitch for months now). I don't feel any difference though. If it just breaks the fan in the long term, I'm good with that tradeoff for overall convenience
I agree with you 100%. I haven't checked to see which fan I have, but I haven't noticed any change in speed or heat when the kickstand is on vs off. I absolutely love the case, the plastic cover for travel, and the magnetic kickstand; I am totally fine with the increased risk of heat or wear/ tear. It's too bad there's not more information about the percentage of circulating steam decks with the affected fan, as I'm pretty happy with my current accessories with magnets via dbrand and would love to see more. I guess we'll see what the mechanical attachment feels like soon.
You can also check your steamdecks components on the steam store directly without opening it. It's pretty neat
Absolutely is!
https://store.steampowered.com/account/hardwareused
Click on the Deck to find out more.
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Quoting: slaapliedjeQuoting: EikeWhoa! It has all my Steam Controllers too! And Index. Doesn't have my Steam Links though (granted one is still in the box)Quoting: slaapliedjeQuoting: CZiNTrPTLink? That is way cool.Quoting: BazirkerQuoting: CZiNTrPTI love the magnet on my dbrand killswitch though. Also put my additional sd card on there via magnets.
Just finished switching my delta fan for the better one this weekend (had it used together with killswitch for months now). I don't feel any difference though. If it just breaks the fan in the long term, I'm good with that tradeoff for overall convenience
I agree with you 100%. I haven't checked to see which fan I have, but I haven't noticed any change in speed or heat when the kickstand is on vs off. I absolutely love the case, the plastic cover for travel, and the magnetic kickstand; I am totally fine with the increased risk of heat or wear/ tear. It's too bad there's not more information about the percentage of circulating steam decks with the affected fan, as I'm pretty happy with my current accessories with magnets via dbrand and would love to see more. I guess we'll see what the mechanical attachment feels like soon.
You can also check your steamdecks components on the steam store directly without opening it. It's pretty neat
Absolutely is!
https://store.steampowered.com/account/hardwareused
Click on the Deck to find out more.
It doesn't have my Index though (granted it's still in the store)...
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slaapliedje Jan 14, 2023
Quoting: EikeHahahaQuoting: slaapliedjeQuoting: EikeWhoa! It has all my Steam Controllers too! And Index. Doesn't have my Steam Links though (granted one is still in the box)Quoting: slaapliedjeQuoting: CZiNTrPTLink? That is way cool.Quoting: BazirkerQuoting: CZiNTrPTI love the magnet on my dbrand killswitch though. Also put my additional sd card on there via magnets.
Just finished switching my delta fan for the better one this weekend (had it used together with killswitch for months now). I don't feel any difference though. If it just breaks the fan in the long term, I'm good with that tradeoff for overall convenience
I agree with you 100%. I haven't checked to see which fan I have, but I haven't noticed any change in speed or heat when the kickstand is on vs off. I absolutely love the case, the plastic cover for travel, and the magnetic kickstand; I am totally fine with the increased risk of heat or wear/ tear. It's too bad there's not more information about the percentage of circulating steam decks with the affected fan, as I'm pretty happy with my current accessories with magnets via dbrand and would love to see more. I guess we'll see what the mechanical attachment feels like soon.
You can also check your steamdecks components on the steam store directly without opening it. It's pretty neat
Absolutely is!
https://store.steampowered.com/account/hardwareused
Click on the Deck to find out more.
It doesn't have my Index though (granted it's still in the store)...
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Quoting: slaapliedjeGamingonlinux has an article with link, I always just Google that. It's somewhere under purchases as far as I rememberQuoting: CZiNTrPTLink? That is way cool.Quoting: BazirkerQuoting: CZiNTrPTI love the magnet on my dbrand killswitch though. Also put my additional sd card on there via magnets.
Just finished switching my delta fan for the better one this weekend (had it used together with killswitch for months now). I don't feel any difference though. If it just breaks the fan in the long term, I'm good with that tradeoff for overall convenience
I agree with you 100%. I haven't checked to see which fan I have, but I haven't noticed any change in speed or heat when the kickstand is on vs off. I absolutely love the case, the plastic cover for travel, and the magnetic kickstand; I am totally fine with the increased risk of heat or wear/ tear. It's too bad there's not more information about the percentage of circulating steam decks with the affected fan, as I'm pretty happy with my current accessories with magnets via dbrand and would love to see more. I guess we'll see what the mechanical attachment feels like soon.
You can also check your steamdecks components on the steam store directly without opening it. It's pretty neat
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