This is the Day 1 guide we wanted and more importantly it’s the Day 1 guide we need for the ROG Ally X - great video, great tips, great recommendations!
I just want to thank you for this! You made the setup and optimization process simple and easy to follow. I'm always a little worried to tinker with settings on my own, especially on a device as expensive as this one. Thanks again!
I just want to say tysm ❤. Most of this stuff I know and can figure out but it’s so much some is naturally overlooked. I really wanted to start this handheld off clean & organized since it’s ONLY for gaming. You made our lives so much easier ❤. Instant sub my friend o7
Thanks for your support. Yeah there are a lot of little things with windows that just bog down a system or clutter it up. I usually make these guides with remembering my transition to PC gaming and the learning curve that came with. Keep it simple and straightforward to help them get started.
Thank you so much for this in-depth and perfectly done tutorial on setup, this made starting my ROG Ally X journey so much easier, Thank you for an amazing Day 1 experience. Followed it exactly step by step. Much appreciated.
You are absolutely amazing for making such an informative video! I personally plan on saving up for the ROG ally X and was getting overwhelmed about setting it up. I’m new to windows in general so this video is extremely good at explaining exactly what I needed to know! Thank you!!
Not a problem, I am considering putting together a guide for how to optimize games as well. Start off very basic and work up to more advanced as the video goes on. Make it so no matter where your comfort level ends, it will still be better than before watching
Great video man, I do not own the Ally X, but I watched the whole tutorial. I fully agree that most folks get tripped up by the initial setup of these devices hopefully your tutorial is going to alleviate those anxieties and frustrations.
Thanks for this! got my device today. Thinking of picking the non X version for my kid. Ran black ops 6 without issues. Going to definitely enjoy playing from work
Great vid for starters mate :) Suggestion / personal preference about the LED lighting while sleeping/ to disabled and also disabling the bios audio when booting up
Great suggestions, I'm hoping people can also check comments for further tips. I remember first starting off with PC gaming and it can be a lot to learn
In the optional performance settings, you suggested turning off the virtual machine and disabling the memory integrity. What do these two functions actually do?
Sorry for the late reply, the virtual machine platform I believe is related to running virtual machines that you won't need on a gaming handheld. The core isolation I couldn't give you the technical specifics of it, but I know that certain apps require it off on some other devices. On those devices it's the apps that control tdp and sometimes igpu frequency. Core isolation doesn't allow for that at least with those apps. Overall it's not needed on for a handheld computer that you're just playing games on in my experience
Thanks for the tutorial! Very informative though still getting used to the navigation UI. So what are the perks to get the GOG Galaxy? Don’t think I saw it in the vid.
Oh so the free games part of the video is connected to that. Deals.gg shows free games and gog has decent Free games on occasion. Epic has every month. Also if you have Amazon prime they also have free monthly games
Thank you! I think it should be fine. Microsoft has a way of being persistent with OneDrive, so don’t be surprised if it comes back from the grave in an update or something lol
@okestgamer yea it doesn't have controller support, just got mine last night. I gotta figure out how to set up the controller. I will, but I don't want to use the desktop option lol it is definitely nice the option is there though
thank you for your help, I just bought the non-X version, it will arrive in two days and I really needed initial help. Another question I would like to ask you is how do I update the video drivers? the same way as on PC?
When I set up everything from this video, thank you later on when it requires more updates to armoury crate and windows do I update windows then armoury crate or armoury crate then windows
Just got my rog ally x and I think their something wrong with my right trigger it feels funny compared to the left and making this noise and it not registering to 100% on the tester and I tried to recalibrated too in armory crate
@@okestgamer I figured it out ! I guess you have to open the AMD software atleast once before the feature will active. Kind of silly but atleast I got it lol
@@Zen-751 Dude I asked for his recommendation because I don't know which dock would be good. Like which brands are good, since I've never bought a dock before, so I don't know who makes good ones. I don't wanna buy a dock that has all the ports but is from a bad brand and then it stops working in a month or something. Plus the hell does your second comment mean? If you're saying I'm not smart, then you should take a look at your comment with shitty grammar mistakes, doesn't even make any sense.
@@okestgamerthank you! And so my left trigger only goes to about 92 I have to really really squeeze it to get it to 1.0 but Right trigger works perfect everything does… should I return it?
UPDATE! I got on my ally this morning and have constent virus pop ups from allowing that “dead pixel” test! BEWARE! Don’t do it!! I’m having to factory reset my device.
Pro tip to save you tons of heartache@@!!!! Make sure you UPDATE IN THIS ORDER WINDOWS ARMORY CRATE MY ASUS then steam and xbox. Make sure your windows doesnt have any updates pending! I had to delete 1tb to do a reinstall! Was a nightmare!! Again. Updates in that order! Your welcome
If it were so easy. When I do that I get numerous comments asking me to slow it down and show the details. Video is largely geared towards newbies that feel a lot more at ease seeing the steps
If you follow this guide like I did and turn off memory integrity it will brick you ally and lock you out of windows with no way to get back in. Just paid £500 quid and now it’s smashed into 200 pieces and in the bin. Thanks mate great advice.
So that’s not true in the slightest, if you’re locked out of windows that’s likely bitlocker requiring a code. Odd that even that would pop up. Easy fix though you just need to login to your Microsoft ID and grab the bit lock code. Unless it’s actually smashed into 200 pieces, then I would suggest finding healthier ways of dealing with stress.
The main changes are the joysticks and the battery, performance is slightly increased but really it’s those other two upgrades that make the difference.
This is the Day 1 guide we wanted and more importantly it’s the Day 1 guide we need for the ROG Ally X - great video, great tips, great recommendations!
Thanks man, appreciate the kind words
This is very well put together video that every new ally owner should see. Was mighty informative for me.
Glad you found it helpful!
I just want to thank you for this!
You made the setup and optimization process simple and easy to follow.
I'm always a little worried to tinker with settings on my own, especially on a device as expensive as this one.
Thanks again!
Not a problem, I'm glad I was able to help
I just want to say tysm ❤. Most of this stuff I know and can figure out but it’s so much some is naturally overlooked. I really wanted to start this handheld off clean & organized since it’s ONLY for gaming. You made our lives so much easier ❤. Instant sub my friend o7
Thanks for your support. Yeah there are a lot of little things with windows that just bog down a system or clutter it up. I usually make these guides with remembering my transition to PC gaming and the learning curve that came with. Keep it simple and straightforward to help them get started.
I can't imagine a more comprehensive and easy to follow video. Thank you!
Glad you found it helpful! Planning to make more beginner guides
Did you enter the bios like he did? I get RC71L instead of RC72
10:00 10% battery gave me the chills.
I live life on the edge
@@okestgamer😁👍
I've had my Ally for over a year yet I still watch this video from time to time because I'm still drowning in bloatware.
You want to hear what’s funny? I often forget things so I go back to my videos to remember what I all did lol
Thank you so much for this in-depth and perfectly done tutorial on setup, this made starting my ROG Ally X journey so much easier, Thank you for an amazing Day 1 experience. Followed it exactly step by step. Much appreciated.
Glad it was a helpful resource for you! Enjoy your new device
You are absolutely amazing for making such an informative video! I personally plan on saving up for the ROG ally X and was getting overwhelmed about setting it up. I’m new to windows in general so this video is extremely good at explaining exactly what I needed to know! Thank you!!
Not a problem, I am considering putting together a guide for how to optimize games as well. Start off very basic and work up to more advanced as the video goes on. Make it so no matter where your comfort level ends, it will still be better than before watching
You just got a new subscriber, thanks again man!
Great video man, I do not own the Ally X, but I watched the whole tutorial. I fully agree that most folks get tripped up by the initial setup of these devices hopefully your tutorial is going to alleviate those anxieties and frustrations.
Thanks man, that's what I'm hoping for, and really is the reason I started the channel. Hopefully it can be helpful
Thanks for this! got my device today. Thinking of picking the non X version for my kid. Ran black ops 6 without issues. Going to definitely enjoy playing from work
No problem, glad it could help. Enjoy your new console, it's great for cod
Great vid for starters mate :)
Suggestion / personal preference about the LED lighting while sleeping/ to disabled and also disabling the bios audio when booting up
Great suggestions, I'm hoping people can also check comments for further tips. I remember first starting off with PC gaming and it can be a lot to learn
This was super useful, thank you.
Glad it was able to help you out!
Thanks for making this! It's been so helpful. 😊
No problem, glad it was helpful for you
Thank you so much.
Could you demonstrate the full Steam store experience? I'd like to see how to click on any game, install it, and start playing?
I made a beginners guide for the legion go which would be the same steps as the rog ally. I didn’t show full installation but went more in depth
Hey I'm just seeing this today, but thanks! I have an Ally Z1 Extreme again, and I'm for sure going to try some of these out! Subbed too!
Thanks for the support! Hopefully the tips work out well for you
@@okestgamer It did, I wish I would have known these things when I had my first Extreme! Some good tips for sure.
This video is a gem
Glad you enjoyed it!
awesome video as always ❤
Thank you!
this helped ALOT thank you so much
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful
Hello i just ordered ally x ... this video came out 4 months ago . Will this method still work or is there other steps that must be included now?
Yes it will all be relevant still. The one thing I would add is also to check the myasus app
Haven't had a single BIOS update showing in that since i got mine over a month ago
That’s so odd, mine popped up right away. Maybe we received different batches, some with the update and some without.
Great video, just subscribed
Awesome, thank you!
Awesome quide! Just waiting for my Ally X to arrive 😅
Congrats on the new device!
Wait what how can you add a custom bootup when launching armory crate I want to add a custom one???
Let me link a guide for you.
th-cam.com/video/4uS_FFrW7Yw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=lbUOLdPdbIaf87yu
@@okestgamer Thanks
Perfect guide 👏
What about ( my asus app ) should i do anything in it ?
Yes I would suggest going in there and updating anything that is available. I should have included it in the video
You nailed it homie !😊
Thanks man, hope it was helpful for you!
Do you not use My Asus to download drivers or anything?
Sometimes my Asus has them as well as armoury crate. I definitely recommend checking my Asus, I should have included that in the video
In the optional performance settings, you suggested turning off the virtual machine and disabling the memory integrity. What do these two functions actually do?
That’s what I’m wondering lol for the small performance boost I’ll skip that part
Sorry for the late reply, the virtual machine platform I believe is related to running virtual machines that you won't need on a gaming handheld.
The core isolation I couldn't give you the technical specifics of it, but I know that certain apps require it off on some other devices. On those devices it's the apps that control tdp and sometimes igpu frequency. Core isolation doesn't allow for that at least with those apps.
Overall it's not needed on for a handheld computer that you're just playing games on in my experience
Thanks for the tutorial! Very informative though still getting used to the navigation UI. So what are the perks to get the GOG Galaxy? Don’t think I saw it in the vid.
Oh so the free games part of the video is connected to that. Deals.gg shows free games and gog has decent Free games on occasion. Epic has every month. Also if you have Amazon prime they also have free monthly games
@@okestgamer I see, thanks for the clarification!
@paulcheong1401 no problem, I'm cheap so finding free games is great 😆
Hey, Does anyone know How I can remap the right click from pressing the joystick in to using a different button?
You might be able to use third party software like handheld companion, it may mess up the controller though with conflicts from the Asus software
Guys when I turn on real-time monitor my cpu & gpu is 80% when playing cod 6 is that normal ??
I’ve seen that happen on another device of mine, check the amd settings app for the more accurate amount
Does it matter if you deleted one drive? I deleted it before I got to the step of unlinking. Great video mate
Thank you! I think it should be fine. Microsoft has a way of being persistent with OneDrive, so don’t be surprised if it comes back from the grave in an update or something lol
great video, well put together.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it
do i install the upgraded ssd before setting it up?
If you're cloning the SSD you can do it before swapping over. If not, I would wait till after the SSD swap.
My bios update shows up in MyAsus instead. But when I tried to update it keeps showing asus software manager is busy. Any idea?
Hmm I've never seen that, I wonder if some updates are stuck in armoury crate
Best Video!
Glad it was helpful for you!
BTW, I didn't get an bios update till I updated myasus
That's good to know, I was wondering why some people hadn't gotten it
I wonder if dragon age origins will run without crashing... I hopes so. Just bought one, but gotta wait a couple weeks before it comes in
Hopefully, it will be matter of finding the right settings
@okestgamer yea it doesn't have controller support, just got mine last night. I gotta figure out how to set up the controller. I will, but I don't want to use the desktop option lol it is definitely nice the option is there though
@absolutelyfookinnobody2843 I'm surprised there is no controller support
thank you for your help, I just bought the non-X version, it will arrive in two days and I really needed initial help. Another question I would like to ask you is how do I update the video drivers? the same way as on PC?
It should all be done through armoury crate on the ROG ally
@@okestgamer thank you very much!
@@TecnoIndustries_Valeriya no problem
When I set up everything from this video, thank you later on when it requires more updates to armoury crate and windows do I update windows then armoury crate or armoury crate then windows
Afterwards you can do in whatever order. On rare occasion windows messes with things
@ ok ty
@GamerNick-R00 no problem
I have 1 question how to play because i can't play it's says u have to play with keyboard
That or you can also use Bluetooth to actually connect a mouse and keyboard
By pressing change template
On the game library in armory crate press x on game and change it
Sorry my comments aren’t popping up for me so not sure if you can see them so might be duplicate messages
no, you need to upgrade the ssd, and flash bazzite os on it.
That's another way to go. I keep hearing good things about it
Just got my rog ally x and I think their something wrong with my right trigger it feels funny compared to the left and making this noise and it not registering to 100% on the tester and I tried to recalibrated too in armory crate
I would take it back and exchange right away
@@okestgamer Okay
@@okestgamerI got another and it is perfect now ☺️
@@The_Supreme_Savage good to hear, hopefully it remains so
I'm still on the fence about getting one because of the price for a new one
It's a big investment. Maybe wait for a sale on black friday
@@okestgamer thanks for the tip I'll definitely wait then maybe you have more videos about it so I'll know what I'll be looking forward to
@@devinglover8633 hoping to keep putting some out
Gracias mane
No problem!
for some reason i cant turn on my rsr . what the heck
That’s odd, I’m thinking maybe AFMF and rsr don’t work together
@@okestgamer I figured it out ! I guess you have to open the AMD software atleast once before the feature will active. Kind of silly but atleast I got it lol
@@MrSherman4 oh that’s interesting, well glad it worked out
Great video
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it
Lovely video
Thank you!
Hi, I just ordered the Ally x and I plan on using it as my pc. I have a question though, which type c port should I use for a dock?
Either one will work fine, you shouldn't see any difference
@@okestgamer thank you for replying, BTW which dock would you recommend? I'll be using a monitor, keyboard and mouse.
One that works
Not being a smart, that's what it's called. It's pretty good.
@@Zen-751 Dude I asked for his recommendation because I don't know which dock would be good. Like which brands are good, since I've never bought a dock before, so I don't know who makes good ones. I don't wanna buy a dock that has all the ports but is from a bad brand and then it stops working in a month or something. Plus the hell does your second comment mean? If you're saying I'm not smart, then you should take a look at your comment with shitty grammar mistakes, doesn't even make any sense.
So I can apply this to my ally z1e?
Yes the whole guide works for either device
@@okestgamer thanks! What do you recommend to set the ram output at since the ally z1e only has 16gb ram
@Emysta1997 I would go with 6gb
@@okestgamerthank you! And so my left trigger only goes to about 92 I have to really really squeeze it to get it to 1.0 but Right trigger works perfect everything does… should I return it?
UPDATE! I got on my ally this morning and have constent virus pop ups from allowing that “dead pixel” test! BEWARE! Don’t do it!! I’m having to factory reset my device.
i forgot about the core and virtual
Yeah it's a small bump, but it's something
@@okestgamer have you playd hogwarts legacy on rog ally x? i know stutter is a issue in the game but is there any fixes? if you know about it.
I was gonna buy the PS 5 Pro but now I’m buying this instead
Yeah it’s a solid device, you will enjoy it
Pro tip to save you tons of heartache@@!!!! Make sure you UPDATE IN THIS ORDER
WINDOWS
ARMORY CRATE
MY ASUS
then steam and xbox. Make sure your windows doesnt have any updates pending! I had to delete 1tb to do a reinstall! Was a nightmare!! Again. Updates in that order! Your welcome
Yes doing things in order will prevent extra work. Windows is the main culprit for breaking things so I always do that one first.
U could have saved alpt of time just saying update and not showing every lil update u did, we get the idea
If it were so easy. When I do that I get numerous comments asking me to slow it down and show the details. Video is largely geared towards newbies that feel a lot more at ease seeing the steps
If you follow this guide like I did and turn off memory integrity it will brick you ally and lock you out of windows with no way to get back in. Just paid £500 quid and now it’s smashed into 200 pieces and in the bin. Thanks mate great advice.
So that’s not true in the slightest, if you’re locked out of windows that’s likely bitlocker requiring a code. Odd that even that would pop up. Easy fix though you just need to login to your Microsoft ID and grab the bit lock code. Unless it’s actually smashed into 200 pieces, then I would suggest finding healthier ways of dealing with stress.
This guide poisoned my well water, gave my cattle mange, kicked my dog and stole my home. 😢
That was the plan all along!
@@okestgamer How dare YOU!
Keep talking and the goats will be next!
Wow 🤩 nice but too complicated. Please make shorter videos for each main topic. And talk slowly!
One thing you can try is set the playback speed to 75%. I used to talk slower but people would just click away off of the video.
WHAT A JOKE... NOTHING CHANGES RATHER DO LIKE ME AND UPGRADED THE RAM BY PUTTING 32 GB RAM ☝️🇺🇸🇮🇹🙏
The main changes are the joysticks and the battery, performance is slightly increased but really it’s those other two upgrades that make the difference.
the battery lasts half an hour longer 😂the only thing that has changed is the color 😂@@okestgamer
I did a battery test with the two at turbo mode. 50 min ally, 1hr57 min ally x
@@okestgamer I took the test too.. Half an hour more..