Topic: Cooling your PS3

[odyopayl]

I've noticed that PS3 is kinda short temper machine I mean madaling mag-init. What are your ways of cooling your player? I am using this one:
BTW if theres a duplication of this topic Mods can erase this topic, thanks:

[demmet]

Same here...but i haved one complaint,you cannot use the ps button to access the remote on/off of the unit. :'( :'(

[darkwing]

hmm there's really no need for an external cooling system, just follow the ventilation rule of at least 1 feet of open space from the vents and its ok, been playing in my sauna like room, ok pa rin siya ^_^

[fnvillafuerte]

Maybe if the unit is the asian version, it is already  tropicalized and adjusted to higher temp, hence cooling is not really needed anymore.  But if the unit is us version, better cool it off just to be safe.

[pchin]

If you play your unit in a cooling area e.g. inside an aircon room, that will help a lot.

[steelcrazy]

people kinda over react to the heat being exhausted by the ps3 my compadre even advised me to placed a fan to cool it off but id rather not coz i trust the system can withstand heat becoz its built that way otherwise sony would have recallede all their ps3 units.

[odyopayl]

Maybe if the unit is the asian version, it is already  tropicalized and adjusted to higher temp, hence cooling is not really needed anymore.  But if the unit is us version, better cool it off just to be safe.

(Parang Kotse) I believe consumer electronics design are based on Normal Room condition (27 deg.C).  I have my experienced with reliability testing. There is a difference on life expectancy when it comes to heat. You can check your PS3 at the back after playing 30 minutes and feel the heat, how much more on the surface? Just my opinion. BTW, my PS3 has 2years warranty and guaranteed money back once it fails for whatever problem occur.

[odyopayl]

If you play your unit in a cooling area e.g. inside an aircon room, that will help a lot.

 I agree

[odyopayl]

Same here...but i haved one complaint,you cannot use the ps button to access the remote on/off of the unit. :'( :'(

Same complaint demmet!

[darkwing]

Same complaint demmet!

what do you mean? i can use the PS button on the controller to turn off the unit

[raindrop]

my PS3 has 2years warranty and guaranteed money back once it fails for whatever problem occur.

Where did you buy your ps3 with 2 years warranty?

[demmet]

what do you mean? i can use the PS button on the controller to turn off the unit

You cannot turn on/off the unit using the ps button while the cooler is attached.

stupid creation..lol

wanna buy mine?..$10 its urs..heheeh

[Moks007]

I just place mine in an open rack. Ya aircon room will help a lot. I can tell you guys na ps3 is built way tougher than the orig xbox360, but I think they still have that lens problem..Out of topic: My 360 already died an not repairable daw.. ..Bad trip but they say the falcon chip is better than the previous, not much 3rl daw..I don't know if I want to invest another 20 grand on a 360. I would rather buy a BD standalone player, or another ps3. However, I like the 360 bec of the downloaded games available in xboxlive like ms pacman, digdug, etc. I like those old arcade games hehe..

[pchin]

Where did you buy your ps3 with 2 years warranty?

O nga...2 years warranty is a very good term. 

[andre]

My Xbox360 also died last January. I dont want to buy another XBOX360 anymore.

The lens are causes of most defective PS3. I have a friend who bought his PS3 is HK, less than 14T. But when its defective.

[pchin]

What are the main reason that PS3 lens conk out? Is it due to extreme heat, overuse by watching DVD/blu-ray, etc?

Or just by pure bad luck?

[Moks007]

What are the main reason that PS3 lens conk out? Is it due to extreme heat, overuse by watching DVD/blu-ray, etc?

Or just by pure bad luck?

Pchin, you might wanna check this out in pinoypsx. However, its mostly in tagalog..I haven't read the whole thread, but I think there is really some problem with the lens on some models.
http://pinoypsx.com/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=13712

[pchin]

Pchin, you might wanna check this out in pinoypsx. However, its mostly in tagalog..I haven't read the whole thread, but I think there is really some problem with the lens on some models.
http://pinoypsx.com/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=13712

Tnx Moks007 for the link. I'm having a hard time reading & understanding the contents kc in Tagalog...

From a few posts, I gather the following reasons:

-Most defective units are the PS3 80Gb.
-Overheat due to long hours of play
-Shut off the PS3 w/out following proper procedure

Guess we'll have to take some precautions. Prevention is better than cure. 

PS3 Error 80010514 explained
http://gamerevolver.com/article-114-PS3-Error-80010514-explained.html

[indie boi]

I just place mine in an open rack. Ya aircon room will help a lot. I can tell you guys na ps3 is built way tougher than the orig xbox360, but I think they still have that lens problem..Out of topic: My 360 already died an not repairable daw.. ..Bad trip but they say the falcon chip is better than the previous, not much 3rl daw..I don't know if I want to invest another 20 grand on a 360. I would rather buy a BD standalone player, or another ps3. However, I like the 360 bec of the downloaded games available in xboxlive like ms pacman, digdug, etc. I like those old arcade games hehe..

Bro, you mean you already got a Falcon 360 and yet you still got 3rl'ed?

[Moks007]

Bro, you mean you already got a Falcon 360 and yet you still got 3rl'ed?

Hi indie boi sori, hehe..Did not proofread my message. ya sound confusing hehe.. Mine was the early version chip, not the falcon. I meant they said "the falcon chip is more durable than the earlier version chips, not much 3rl daw."  Im still thinking if I should shell out 20 grand again for another 360 with the falcon chip, bec I like those early arcade games that you can download via xboxlive.  My problem now is I have an hddvd addon that is just sitting there with no 360 to play it on ..

By the way there is another new chip ata coming this Aug or Sept ata. Forgot what its called.

[indie boi]

Ah ok, hehe. Kala ko Falcon chip na and you still got the 3RL.

Not that I'm a 360 supporter. That's one console I won't touch. I just don't like the 33% failure rate. With that amount of money I'd like to get a unit that's at least durable and not conk out on me after three months.

Are the Falcon 360's more reliable ba?

On topic: Do you think those clip-on coolers are a good buy? I'm planning to get one (the cooler that clips on to the side of PS3) but I'm not sure if it will actually help in cooling down the unit.

[odyopayl]

O nga...2 years warranty is a very good term. 

Sorry for my late reply. BEST BUY but you have to pay for it (extended warranty). But the deal is: if your unit didn't last for 2 years NO question ask (that is on the written deal) they will not ask to return your unit but instead ask you where to send your money. It's applicable for International.

[pchin]

I see...tnx for the info odyopayl. 

Wish our local shops had such term.

[demmet]

^^ i haved this also.. in a span of 1 yr.. naka 2 replacement na ako from bestbuy.extended warranty cost $99.99..not bad.. pwedeng ma2log ng mahimbing..

[Moks007]

Ah ok, hehe. Kala ko Falcon chip na and you still got the 3RL.

Not that I'm a 360 supporter. That's one console I won't touch. I just don't like the 33% failure rate. With that amount of money I'd like to get a unit that's at least durable and not conk out on me after three months.

Are the Falcon 360's more reliable ba?

On topic: Do you think those clip-on coolers are a good buy? I'm planning to get one (the cooler that clips on to the side of PS3) but I'm not sure if it will actually help in cooling down the unit.

Ya the experience I had with the 360 was a total nightmare. The first year was ok, but once it 3rl'd on ya, thats it..its a never ending nightmare ..Up to the point its unrepairable. However the arcade games that you can download via those point cards in xbox live is magnificent. It really beats the ps3 to me.

Anyway they say the falcon chip is better. Smaller and more reliable. EYO people in greenhills told me the falcons are better, and people are not experiencing 3rl on this. I would still wait for more testimonies by people owning this falcon that yes its quite full proof after two years of abuse in gaming

If I were you I wouldn't use those cooling fans for your ps3 bec you never know what will happen. Sometimes its better leaving your unit alone. Also, there are a lot of cases people just sometimes leave their discs inside their unit and just turn off their unit. I think maybe this is one of the reason their ps3 are conking out. Anyway thats just me, I don't like to use those accesories but maybe you can ask around if these fans really work well and will not damage your unit. Problem is sometimes the after effects will happen after one year or even more.

[pchin]

I guess if my PS3 conks out, will get the highly anticipated stand alone BD player: Panasonic DMP-BD50! 

[odyopayl]

I see...tnx for the info odyopayl. 

Wish our local shops had such term.

How I wish, mahina ang consumer protection sa P.I..  Ito lang ang gusto ko sa U.S. lahat ng binili mo pwede mo ibalik pag di mo nagustuhan hahaha. Some can last to 6 moths to 1 month ang galing!

[odyopayl]

Upgraded to new cooling System, now with fan speed control and yes front access to main power switch.  Better cooling too!

[pchin]

odyopayl, can you show us a photo after you have attached it to your PS3?

Do give us so me feedback on the product performance & which shop did you buy. Tnx

[odyopayl]

I'll take a picture and will give you my findings after 1 week.