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...or buy an oled one, maybe?

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[–] 5714@lemmy.dbzer0.com 14 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Is the LCD one louder than the OLED?

[–] ekky@sopuli.xyz 33 points 2 years ago (1 children)

There was a supply shortage of fans during the launch of the LCD model. Valve solved this by shipping two types of fans until supply was restored. If you had one of the alternative fans, then your SD would have a pretty bad whine.

Though, Valve offered original replacement fans via. IFixIt soon after, so you could just buy the better fan and change it. I did.

[–] Pieisawesome@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago

They should’ve replaced them for free…

[–] entropicdrift@lemmy.sdf.org 22 points 2 years ago

In addition to what the other reply said, the OLED model has lower power usage for the SoC because it's a newer revision of the same chip, made with a newer process.

[–] Ulrich@feddit.org 16 points 2 years ago

Yes, the OLED model has a more efficient processor, thus producing less heat, thus the fan runs at a lower speed, this making less noise.

[–] skozzii@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 years ago

LCD is distractingy loud, OLED is very quiet.

[–] skozzii@lemmy.ca 14 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I had a LCD, and it was good, but the fan was super annoying and battery life was abysmal, and it even got a little warm. The fan was so loud it would drown out the sound of some games and was very distracting. I debated since launch about an OLED upgrade but didn't think it was worth it till this Christmas when I decided to upgrade.

Wow, this thing is so much better. Almost silent, battery lasts waaaay longer and the screen I never expected to be saw jaw dropping. My only regret is I waited so long to upgrade.

[–] Amanduh@lemm.ee 6 points 2 years ago

I'm still holding out with the LCD for the steam deck 2

[–] TheFeatureCreature@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago

Finally, something to listen to while I huff the fumes.

[–] son_named_bort@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

I prefer to use a kazoo

[–] cupcakezealot@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 2 years ago

but then i can't smell it

[–] cRazi_man@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago

Or you could attach the top of a whoopee cushion over it.

[–] BuboScandiacus@mander.xyz 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)
[–] histic@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 years ago

Tbh I put a monoblock with k5 and under volted my cpu and the fan barely even runs now

[–] Hello_there@fedia.io 1 points 2 years ago

OLED is still loud. Elden Ring ramps up the fans. Those copper heat sink mods do have a point

[–] xia@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

So digital bagpipes are somehow better?

[–] DasSkelett@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 2 years ago

Bagpipes are always better!

[–] Fizz@lemmy.nz 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

OK now you're cooking. Would this actually play sweet tunes?

[–] Zorque@lemmy.world 17 points 2 years ago

If you like one loud shrill unchanging tune, sure.