Though piezoelectric fans are unlikely to be included in the Steam Deck’s next official version upgrade, the schematics given by Frore Systems suggest that installing one of the company’s coolers shouldn’t be too difficult for the end user. The Frore Systems representative at CES 2023 said that the first real-world implementations of its solid-state cooler should be available in a couple of months, confirming or denying the company’s undoubtedly high promises.
The fact that Frore Systems has yet to demonstrate that their solid-state coolers provide a suitable solution to the problem of heat dissipation is also important to note. It’s difficult to fathom the system surpassing tried-and-true fan-based coolers without seeing it in action. Whether Frore Systems’ claims are true, it will be fascinating to see if these new coolers may help in instances where the Steam Deck, for example, throttles performance during heatwaves.
