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Steam Deck

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Is the Steam Deck performance struggling with new AAA games? Should I be concerned buying a Steam Deck now?

I'm guessing/hoping not because most game developers would optimise the games for the Switch 2 and Xbox Series S which have similar performances as the Deck.

I think 30 fps (consistent) is perfectly fine, and I don't mind medium details.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

If you aren't too sensitive to a bit of input lag, you could keep your laptop around and stream the more demanding games over steam link. Streaming these demanding games will also significantly increase battery life, but I don't think it will work away from home. Most games run quite well if you drop the settings (outside of those using intrusive anticheat), and it runs lighter games very well.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

That's true. But I really hate the noise from my laptop. It can be heard from another room.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Is it the kind you can open up and clean the fans?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yeah I have tried cleaning the fans but it doesn't help. I think it is just not designed well for gaming use.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Is it just bad luck? I've watched many gaming laptop reviews and most of them seem to mention excessive fan noise. Steam Deck seems to be significantly more quiet, and the Switch 2 is essential silent.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

I meant bad luck that you bought a machine with loud fans generally!