Keeping the ps3 cool - Blu-ray Forum

Scarfather · 06-09-2009, 06:03 PM

When using my ps3 in an enclosed space, the fan tends to get a bit loud. I purchased a notebook cooling mat that powers through the USB port to try to keep it cool at all times. How do you guys keep the ps3 fan from going into loud mode?

Riff Magnum · 06-09-2009, 06:11 PM

There doesn't seem to be any way to stop it. Mine is well ventilated and completely out in the open and it still gets loud after 30-40 minutes of use.

Rike255 · 06-09-2009, 06:13 PM

I took mine apart and replaced the thermal paste with some higher quality stuff, that made a HUGE difference...although I don't know if I'd risk it no a healthy system (mine had broken so I had nothing to lose

).

Apart from that, keep it in a more ventilated area if possible, or turn up the volume. As long as your PS3 isn't auto-shutting off from overheating, the noise is the only problem.

Sponge-worthy · 06-09-2009, 06:14 PM

I have mine sitting vertically and pretty well vented on the top, back, and front. Whenever I do notice the fan kicking up a lot, I take the vaccuum to it.

Interestingly, I notice the fan running more when playing DVD content as opposed to Blu-Ray stuff.

Scarfather · 06-09-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

There doesn't seem to be any way to stop it. Mine is well ventilated and completely out in the open and it still gets loud after 30-40 minutes of use.

I don't have that problem when it is out in an open area. I used it the other day for a few hours and never heard the fan kick up to a level where it was too loud. The space I have it on in my stand is well ventilated on the fan side but it still gets a bit loud. Just wanted to know if others have been successful using the same method I'm using.

Grevlin · 06-09-2009, 06:22 PM

My nephew has his in an enclosed space. It's a regular tv stand with glass doors on the front. He left the rear cover off (the cardboard stuff that you nail on) He also has a laptop cooling pad under it blowing towards the rear and out of the console. I believe it kicks the fan up to high speed, but we can't really hear it since it's in a console with glass doors.

When I get mine, I will probably do something similar- I may get a higher power cooling pad that plugs into the wall. I might mount it above the PS3 (on the shelf above it) directing the heated air to the rear out of the console.

Scarfather · 06-09-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan69969

I have mine sitting vertically and pretty well vented on the top, back, and front. Whenever I do notice the fan kicking up a lot, I take the vaccuum to it.

Interestingly, I notice the fan running more when playing DVD content as opposed to Blu-Ray stuff.

Keeping it in a vertical position used to work for me but I noticed it would still get loud after a while. It's loud for me playing any content. I know there is no way around it, but I used to blast a fan so it would cool down and it worked so that's why I decided to get the cooling mat.

zedd_117 · 06-09-2009, 06:31 PM

I recently moved mine from a horizontal position to a vertical, do to the fact that I needed the space. I notice that UPright it makes a ton more noise then when it was lying down. of course now it's summer-time and I don't have central air, so my HT room gets pretty friggin' hot. I think I could bill it as the Home Theatre Sauna.

Scarfather · 06-09-2009, 06:35 PM

I'm surprised that more people have never tried this method of using a notebook cooling mat.

Grevlin · 06-09-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Scarfather

I'm surprised that more people have never tried this method of using a notebook cooling mat.

I've always thought that most laptop cooling pads are a bit weak, and only some of them direct the air in a particular direction.- Otherwise you just circulate hot air around and through the unit.

You just have to search around for the right design.

neos_peace · 06-09-2009, 07:36 PM

Ever since I got it moved and it's completly open in all area's I Never har it kick on at all. Unless I'm really beating it around which is very very rare.

DavidAg02 · 06-09-2009, 09:12 PM

I added some cooling fans to the back of my media cabinet. They help suck out the hot air so it never has a chance to build up in there.

Scarfather · 06-09-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidAg02

I added some cooling fans to the back of my media cabinet. They help suck out the hot air so it never has a chance to build up in there.

I was looking for something like that but could not find a similar fan. Where did you get yours? Nice looking setup by the way.

DavidAg02 · 06-09-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Scarfather

I was looking for something like that but could not find a similar fan. Where did you get yours? Nice looking setup by the way.

Thanks!

I highly recommend one of the kits from CoolerGuys.com

http://www.coolerguys.com/cabkits12v.html

They have lots to choose from...

DarkDune · 06-09-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan69969

Interestingly, I notice the fan running more when playing DVD content as opposed to Blu-Ray stuff.

I find this too. Think it's because the PS3 is upconverting it all to 1080p?

Is yours upconverting too ryan69969?

DarkDune · 06-09-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Scarfather

I purchased a notebook cooling mat that powers through the USB port to try to keep it cool at all times.

Can you post or PM me the link for that cooling mat?

Sponge-worthy · 06-09-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkDune

I find this too. Think it's because the PS3 is upconverting it all to 1080p?

Is yours upconverting too ryan69969?

Mine does upscale both DVDs and PS1/PS2 games. However, would that necessarily tax the system any harder than when I play .AVI or .MP4 videos in fullscreen, etc.? Because that doesn't seem to generate much heat at all.

DarkDune · 06-09-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan69969

Mine does upscale both DVDs and PS1/PS2 games. However, would that necessarily tax the system any harder than when I play .AVI or .MP4 videos in fullscreen, etc.? Because that doesn't seem to generate much heat at all.

No idea...but I concur that ours does the same seemingly only when playing DVDs.

vicdog · 06-09-2009, 09:43 PM

I use the stuff from www.coolerguys.com also. I put one right behind the PS3 where the air blows out. I never hear the fan on my PS3. Get a couple extra thermal controllers if you have more than one compartment to cool.

Scarfather · 06-09-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkDune

Can you post or PM me the link for that cooling mat?

Here it is: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1074788100200

06-09-2009, 06:03 PM	#1
Scarfather Member Member since:Apr 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Keeping the ps3 cool When using my ps3 in an enclosed space, the fan tends to get a bit loud. I purchased a notebook cooling mat that powers through the USB port to try to keep it cool at all times. How do you guys keep the ps3 fan from going into loud mode?

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06-09-2009, 06:11 PM	#2
Riff Magnum Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Island Blu-ray collection:149	There doesn't seem to be any way to stop it. Mine is well ventilated and completely out in the open and it still gets loud after 30-40 minutes of use.

06-09-2009, 06:13 PM	#3
Rike255 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:AB, Canada PSNetwork: Rike255 Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:57	I took mine apart and replaced the thermal paste with some higher quality stuff, that made a HUGE difference...although I don't know if I'd risk it no a healthy system (mine had broken so I had nothing to lose ). Apart from that, keep it in a more ventilated area if possible, or turn up the volume. As long as your PS3 isn't auto-shutting off from overheating, the noise is the only problem.

06-09-2009, 06:14 PM	#4
Sponge-worthy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Southwest, USA PSN: Sponge-worthy Blu-ray collection:43	I have mine sitting vertically and pretty well vented on the top, back, and front. Whenever I do notice the fan kicking up a lot, I take the vaccuum to it. Interestingly, I notice the fan running more when playing DVD content as opposed to Blu-Ray stuff.

06-09-2009, 06:22 PM	#6
Grevlin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:82	My nephew has his in an enclosed space. It's a regular tv stand with glass doors on the front. He left the rear cover off (the cardboard stuff that you nail on) He also has a laptop cooling pad under it blowing towards the rear and out of the console. I believe it kicks the fan up to high speed, but we can't really hear it since it's in a console with glass doors. When I get mine, I will probably do something similar- I may get a higher power cooling pad that plugs into the wall. I might mount it above the PS3 (on the shelf above it) directing the heated air to the rear out of the console.

06-09-2009, 06:31 PM	#8
zedd_117 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Monessen, PA Blu-ray collection:353 Trading Score:3	I recently moved mine from a horizontal position to a vertical, do to the fact that I needed the space. I notice that UPright it makes a ton more noise then when it was lying down. of course now it's summer-time and I don't have central air, so my HT room gets pretty friggin' hot. I think I could bill it as the Home Theatre Sauna.

06-09-2009, 06:35 PM	#9
Scarfather Member Member since:Apr 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	I'm surprised that more people have never tried this method of using a notebook cooling mat.

06-09-2009, 07:36 PM	#11
neos_peace Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Shamokin Dam, Pa Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:279 Trading Score:1	Ever since I got it moved and it's completly open in all area's I Never har it kick on at all. Unless I'm really beating it around which is very very rare.

06-09-2009, 09:12 PM	#12
DavidAg02 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Houston, TX Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:46	I added some cooling fans to the back of my media cabinet. They help suck out the hot air so it never has a chance to build up in there.

06-09-2009, 09:43 PM	#19
vicdog Member Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:15	I use the stuff from www.coolerguys.com also. I put one right behind the PS3 where the air blows out. I never hear the fan on my PS3. Get a couple extra thermal controllers if you have more than one compartment to cool.

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