The Loki Zero "Ultra" - The Definitive Upgrade and Teardown Guide
311What happens when you take the best budget windows handheld this year and optimize it in everyway possible? Lets take the Loki Zero and turn it into the Loki Zero "Ultra"! This is also a definitive guide to upgrading your RAM and SSD in your Loki devices while tuning the RAM and fixing the stuttering issue.
*Watch my full review on the Zero:*
https://youtu.be/4gOt3etwIQ4
*Buy the Loki Zero here:*
https://www.ayntec.com/products/loki-zero-preorder?sca_ref=4379233.1IimyO2qQm
*Interested in the Mini Pro instead?*
https://www.ayntec.com/products/loki-mini-pro-preorder?sca_ref=4379233.1IimyO2qQm
Join the AYN Official Discord:
https://discord.gg/YXMW3Cyb66
VRAM BIOS Update (AYN Official Discord):
https://discord.com/channels/1014777854384414762/1014784317232263208/1152170835562475550
Clone your SSD:
https://youtu.be/LpiBjCx75_4
RAM upgrade used in the video:
Amazon.ca - https://amzn.to/46bIjDA
Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/46y6Mmu
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Plans for Upgrades
1:07 - Meet the New SSD
1:47 - The RAM Upgrade
3:24 - Opening the Loki Zero
3:42 - How to Remove the Backplate
4:10 - Remove the Micro SD Card
4:19 - Removing the Backplate
5:04 - First Look Inside
5:26 - Remove the Sticker
5:31 - Removing the Fan
6:40 - Removing the Cables and the Fan Plate
7:05 - Removing the SSD
7:14 - Close Look at the SSD
7:30 - Removing the RAM
7:37 - Close Look at the RAM
7:48 - Installing the RAM Upgrade
8:19 - Installing the Fan Plate
8:26 - Installing the Upgraded SSD
8:39 - Rumble Motor and Speaker Headers
9:15 - Installing the Fan
9:41 - Joystick Cap Swap
9:56 - Which Joystick Caps I'm Using
10:09 - Removing the Joysticks
10:24 - Close Look at the Joysticks
10:42 - Close Look at the New Caps
10:54 - Showcase of Installed Caps
11:12 - Removing the Second Joystick
11:25 - Final Check
11:33 - Installing the Backplate
11:55 - First Look after Cloning the OS
12:26 - Extra HDD Space
12:43 - RAM Upgrade
15:08 - Accessing the BIOS
15:25 - Overclocking the Memory
16:50 - Adjusting the RAM Command Rate (Increased Responsiveness)
17:21 - Changing the VRAM
17:42 - VRAM Recommendations
18:23 - Checking VRAM in Windows
19:22 - LCC Bug (Known Bug)
19:51 - Memory Fix Results
20:47 - Frametime Fixed! No Stutters!
22:22 - Final Thoughts
▬▬ MY GEAR ▬▬
Camera: [POCO F3](https://www.po.co/global/poco-f3/)
Camera Mount: [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B085C4S8XF/)
Camera Arm: [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B06XY4YMGH/)
Mount Adapter (for the kit above): [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07ZKZ23X8/)
Microphone: [Shure SM7B](https://www.amazon.ca/Shure-SM7B-Dynamic-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B0002E4Z8M/)
USB Audio Interface: [Focusrite Scarlett Solo](https://www.amazon.ca/Focusrite-SCARLETT-SOLO-3RD-GEN-USB-Audio-Interface/dp/B07QR6Z1JB/)
Microphone Boom Arm: [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B001D7UYBO/)
Lights: [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08G1CJRL7/)
The intro theme song was created by the talented Jim Gray of Our Ghosts. Be sure to check out his amazing work [here](https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/).
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