By delving into Asus Global’s videos, some clever souls have discovered a detailed explanation of how the cooling system works on the future handheld console resulting from the collaboration between Asus and Xbox.
The new cooling system is intended to be innovative, maintaining both high performance and user comfort. This last point must be maintained whatever the user’s position with the console (on a sofa, standing, sitting…). Admittedly, this is an important issue, which we raised in our Rog Ally X test. Heat dissipation was clearly effective, but the sensation of heat could quickly lead to a real loss of comfort.
Asus is ambitious on this point: To give you the ultimate portable gaming experience, we’ve designed an advanced Zero Gravity cooling system that ensures the Ally runs smoothly, no matter how you hold it. From intense sessions on the couch to games on the move, the Xbox Ally stays cool, quiet and reliable.
https://youtu.be/bLqFmsNfN8c?si=8Aod-dUxyWdXCezU
Basically, the principle is the same as on a laptop: cool air is drawn in, projected towards metal fins, and then copper and its thermally conductive liquids are delegated the role of conveying the heat emitted by the AMD APU to the cooling zones.
The main change here is the use of 90 ultra-thin fins, now taller, increasing the dissipation surface. Finally, the recipe for correcting the concern about heat when gripping the console is first and foremost the use of higher fans (8 mm) with 77 blades. The latter move more air, up to ~15% better than the previous generation, promising better flow and controlled noise. A new vent located between the motherboard and the slab provides additional airflow compared to Rog Ally’s previous generation. Also, the presence of dust filters should maintain performance over time, with easier cleaning.
However, while this system should enable notable improvements, don’t expect miracles. Asus reminds us that an unobstructed airflow remains the essential condition to avoid any kind of overheating. So, with the console resting on your pillow, it still doesn’t work!
