I recently ordered my ROG Ally and am eagerly awaiting its delivery. In the meantime, I thought it would be beneficial to establish a dedicated club here, as I haven't come across any existing discussions on the ROG Ally.

Are there any other ROG Ally users in this forum? I would love to connect and share experiences.

It's running just fine for my needs. I bought the 2023 version, not the 2024 Ally X. Initially, I faced a few issues, but everything is smooth now.

Here are the modifications I've made:
1. Installed a 2280 SSD adapter.
2. Upgraded the original 512GB DRAM-less SSD to a 2TB KC3000 NVMe SSD.
3. Replaced the original backplate with a JSAUX Transparent Back Plate (to fit the upgraded SSD without modifying the original backplate).
4. Performed a clean installation of Windows instead of using ASUS Cloud Recovery.
5. Installed the 2024 Ally X drivers on my 2023 Ally.

None of these modifications void the warranty, and after doing step 4 and 5, everything is working perfectly.

Which model are you considering—the 2023 Ally or the 2024 Ally X?

Also, remember to register your Ally with your ASUS account after receiving it. This will extend the warranty by an additional year, giving you a total of 3 years instead of the original 2.

This post has been edited by sHawTY: Oct 7 2024, 03:56 PM

Steps 1 and 3 aren’t needed for Ally X.

It’s pretty much like reformatting, but I added an extra step by doing a secure erase on the SSD with Parted Magic. After that, I set up a USB installer for Windows 11 on my laptop to proceed with the installation.

This post has been edited by sHawTY: Oct 12 2024, 07:49 PM

It does
Where do you live bro? If you're nearby Subang Jaya, we can meet up and I can help you do it

Sure. Just let me know when you want to meet

Yep

Apologies for the earlier miscommunication. To ensure your Ally X functions correctly, the following two ASUS applications are still required:
1. MyASUS
2. Armory Crate SE

Additionally, it’s recommended to have a Microsoft account (e.g., hotmail.com, outlook.com, or live.com) ready.
While a local account can still be used, signing in with a Microsoft account is the optimal choice, as it allows you to lock the device to your account for enhanced security and accessibility.

This post has been edited by sHawTY: Oct 14 2024, 11:30 AM

Lower RAM usage, faster boot, no bloatwares
Definitely
Yes. It will use the embedded key on the motherboard
I however, use my own Windows 11 Pro key to install Windows 11 Pro instead of using the embedded Windows 11 Home key

This post has been edited by sHawTY: Oct 21 2024, 07:48 PM

ASUSmy perhaps you can help us understand why it's so hard to get Ally X?

It appears that demand for the device has significantly outpaced supply, leading to global stock shortages.

If you're not in a hurry, you might consider canceling your current order and wait for the ROG Ally 2, which is expected to launch following the release of the Ryzen Z2 Extreme, projected for Q1 2025

This post has been edited by sHawTY: Nov 5 2024, 03:17 PM

That's weird
Mine activated automatically after registering in MyASUS



ASUSmy perhaps you can enlighten us on the warranty extension?

Oh yeah, that's probably it
Although I'm not using the SD card as the 2TB is more than enough for now

I’m also using the 100W UGreen charger with my JSAUX docking station. I found that a 65W charger isn’t sufficient when charging the Ally while using the docking station, as some of the power is drawn by the docking station itself, leaving the Ally unable to charge. That’s why I opted for a 100W charger.

Regarding your BASEUS 100W charger, it’s likely not providing sufficient voltage or amperage, which could be causing the issue you're experiencing. Could you share the link to the specific BASEUS charger you're using?

Here’s the link to mine: https://my.shp.ee/x92TmKG

This post has been edited by sHawTY: Dec 17 2024, 05:36 PM

I just updated my ALLY to Windows 11 24H2.

I haven’t tested it with games yet, but I noticed something: the idle RAM usage seems slightly higher compared to 23H2.

On 23H2, it typically stayed around 3.5GB, but after the update to 24H2, it’s now sitting at roughly 4GB.

What’s interesting is that my ALLY is really barebones—I’ve removed a lot of the bloatware that comes with Windows 11, and I don’t even have Microsoft Office installed.

Hopefully, the RAM usage stabilizes and drops back to 3.5GB after a few days.

A clean install works wonders—no unnecessary ASUS bloatware except for MyASUS and Armoury Crate SE.

I also went ahead and removed some of the pre-installed Microsoft bloatware to keep things lean:
Note: You may need to use elevated PowerShell commands to remove some of these apps.

1. Phone Link (formerly known as Your Phone)
2. Camera (ROG ALLY doesn't have a webcam so what's the point?)
3. Bing Web Search
4. Microsoft Teams
5. OneDrive
6. Microsoft 365
7. Copilot
8. Mail
9. Weather
10. Feedback Hub
11. Movies & TV
12. Maps
13. Microsoft Clipchamp
14. News
15. Quick Assist
16. Cortana
17. Dev Home

The Legion GO S sounds impressive, especially with the Z2 Extreme chip, 32GB RAM, and dual fans. I always prefer handhelds with a dual-fan setup over a single fan—cooling is such an important factor.

As for the ASUS ROG Ally 2, an AMOLED screen and 32GB RAM would be amazing! Hopefully, ASUS delivers.

Zotac Gaming Zone's handheld is definitely unique with features like the built-in camera and touchpad, but the single-fan setup is a letdown. Better cooling would’ve made it even more appealing.

My ALLY shows an "insufficient power" message (though it still charges) when connected to the JSAUX docking station with the UGreen 100W charger.
However, when I plug the UGreen 100W charger directly into the ALLY, the message disappears.

Weird, right?

By the way, how’s everyone enjoying their ALLY X? What games are you currently playing?
I’m in the middle of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria—having a blast so far! Although I do wish I had a bigger screen to play on.

Here’s hoping the ALLY 2 will have a bigger screen (AMOLED would be a plus!) while keeping the 80Wh battery from the ALLY X. I’m already saving up!

Nice. So which one gives higher FPS?
Intel or AMD?

I have a huge library spread across Epic, EA, Battle.net, Rockstar, and Ubisoft, so sticking to just Steam isn’t really an option.

I also rarely play on my ALLY now since most of the games I play don’t perform well on it. TBH, I regret buying it—should’ve gone for a PS5 instead

That’s exactly what’s holding me back from getting a PS5. With a massive PC game library, starting from scratch on a new platform feels like a tough choice.