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[Discussion] Using my Steam deck as a mini PC ?

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I’ve been considering getting a mini PC for my living room, basically only to watch online videos without ads or watch locally stored videos.

Since I have a Steam deck available that I already often dock to my screen for gaming, could I use it instead of buying a new computer?

My main concern is the impact this would have on the battery if it’s plugged in for long periods of time, does it bypass the battery when it’s plugged in and the battery is full ? Will other components be impacted?

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Grimpen@lemmy.ca
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Over two years with mine, battery aging isn’t noticeable. I’m pretty sure when plugged in and fully charged, the Deck runs off of external power. I don’t know if it shunts around the battery or not, but it certainly isn’t cycling the battery.

I mostly use my deck in a few fixed locations, so it’s mostly plugged in.

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vrighter@discuss.tchncs.de
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re the shunt: yes it does

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