Is it the outlet? Is it the dock? The power brick? The usb c cable? I honestly don’t know. This is what I’m using:
Dock: JSAUX Docking Station Compatible… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B28PCDM2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Brick: UGREEN 100W USB C Charger, Nexode… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091Z6JNX4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Cable: https://share.temu.com/tw2FkuTn6LA (I will admit I cheaped out on the cable)
Is there alternatives to anything I’m using that you guys recommend?
Is there something to make my outlets output the sufficient wattage or whatever to properly charge the deck?
The cable is from Temu? Lol, it’s the cable. Case solved.
It’s not going to be the outlet.
Make sure you’re using a single jack in the adapter that supports the maximum 45W at which the Steam Deck can charge. My Imuto 65W compact wall charger works well, and is small enough to fit in the back recess of my stock case.
DO NOT cheap out on your cables. Not only does yours probably not support the power you’re trying to deliver, but it’ll probably fail quickly. I have found success with my 2m UGREEN 60W right angle cable.
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What he means is that these multi-device chargers can’t supply the power they say to everything all at once. Additionally, many of them have specific ports that supply different wattages when more than one port is used, and some even have ports that just don’t supply as much power as others.
Yours specifically has these quirks, as you can see here. So ensure you’re always using the port farthest away from the USB-A connector when charging your steam deck.
Oh damn I did not know that. Well I just bought this and it’ll arrive tomorrow:
UGREEN 60W USB C to USB C Cable Right Angle USB C Fast Charging Cable Compatible with MacBook Pro/Air, iPad Pro/Mini/Air, Samsung Galaxy S23/S22/Z Fold/Z Flip, Google Pixel, Switch, etc. 6.6FT 2Pack https://a.co/d/75aYKYm
For at work I bring this:
REAKA Upgraded USB Type C to HDMI Digital AV Multiport Hub,USB-C(USB3.1) Adapter PD Charger for OLED Switch/Nintendo Switch,Portable 4K HDMI Dock for Samsung Dex Station Travel TV Docking Station https://a.co/d/9vCyKAd
Which I connect to my portable monitor:
Pixio PX160 Portable Monitor… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GYD728Z?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Are these okay?
The cable from your main post is probably fine - cheapest, shitty cables won’t have e-marker chips (yours says it has one).
The issue is most likely with the port on the charger, like the other guy said. You should test all type-C ports, because sometimes the manufacturer lies and only one of them actually provides full power.
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A lot of the time, what these “multi-port” chargers do is they have one port hooked up to the fancy multi-voltage converter, and then all the other ports are ganged up to one 5v converter. Doing anything fancier would cost just as much as two power supplies. If two beefier-than-a-phone-charger power supplies is what you want, there isn’t really a better solution than buying two separate power supplies.
That cable is rated properly for your use, though the one from your OP is also properly rated, and very broadly the stuff you get from Amazon from a reputable brand is going to be fine. The dock is probably fine, as well.
The monitor shouldn’t affect anything regarding charging, as long as you pay attention to the ports you use, as detailed in my other comment.
If the dock or the Deck detects your cable being bad, charging will slow down automatically. Lying, fake cables can cause this problem; alternatively, lying, fake cables can also cause electrical fires when the plastic melts or damage to your equipment.
If you have another device available, try plugging in something like a phone or a tablet or a laptop that also supports USB-C charging to see if it’s just the Deck or if something else is wrong. If everything but the Deck fast charges, it’s possible that there’s something wrong with the Deck (filth in the port?), the charger, or the dock (lying spec sheet? knockoff? scam?).
The deck charges with about 45W max, if your outlet isn’t producing that I doubt you’ll be able to do anything with them. That’s less than an incandescent light bulb!
You have too look at the voltage as well as the wattage. For example the MacBook Pro usb-c brick can’t charge the steam deck because the voltage scale differs. Steam deck needs 15v and even though the MacBook brick can output 20v when it scales down for the Steam Deck it has to go to 9v because it doesn’t support 15v.
https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/16-2-1024x680.jpg
Get a “usb-c voltage tester and ammeter etc…” at temu for about $5. It’ll tell you what voltage was negotiated (should be 15v), and how many amps are flowing (1 to 3 is good).
Shouldn’t I avoid Temu electronics now?
For the most part, yeah. Then again, your other option is to buy one from Amazon which will get you … the exact same piece of crap for over twice the price. These things are pretty simple - it passes the lines through with a dropping resistor on the power line to measure amps. Hard to screw it up IME.
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Assuming the cable works correctly in something like your phone it is possible that some lint or something has built up in the usb c port. This can prevent the cable from being fully inserted and make it feel ‘mushy’. You should be able to clean it out gently with a plastic dental pick.
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Probably the cable tbh, could be the power brick if it doesn’t have the right voltage but I would lean towards it being the cable.
