Is putting my PS3 Slim on top of my receiver a BAD idea? - Blu-ray Forum

jbute2k2 · 10-02-2009, 08:03 PM

Title says it all...I am a little crammed for space and put my PS3 Slim on top of my receiver, is this a bad idea?

Thanks ahead everyone.

CasualKiller · 10-02-2009, 08:06 PM

I heard the new slim is passively cooled so yes this would be a bad idea.

lucv13 · 10-02-2009, 08:06 PM

Well your receiver generates heat, the ps3 generates heat placing the ps3 on top of a receiver will very likely shorten the life of your ps3

Steve · 10-02-2009, 10:01 PM

If you absolutely have to put the PS3 on top of your receiver, then the use of some kind of cooling fan is definitely in order. It's important to pull the hot air away from your components as much as possible.

Oddiophile · 10-02-2009, 11:25 PM

I would never put anything on top of a receiver or stand alone amp. They do get hot and need a few inches of ventilation. There is nothing physically stopping you from doing it but heat is the enemy, the cooler you can keep your components the longer they will last.

Irrob · 10-02-2009, 11:35 PM

Dont do it.

DMC86X · 10-03-2009, 12:22 AM

Never cover the vent of any electronic. Its never a good idea

tootall82103 · 10-03-2009, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CasualKiller

I heard the new slim is passively cooled so yes this would be a bad idea.

the slim has a fan built in.

I wouldn't put it on top of the receiver since that is where most of the heat is expelled from. Get an Antec Veris A/V cooler and that will separate them. I have a picture of one posted in my home theater folder.

kefrank · 10-03-2009, 02:29 AM

the answer to the question in the thread title is a resounding yes.

Blu Titan · 10-03-2009, 02:52 AM

I think it is a terrible idea. The receiver emits considerable amounts of heat. Although, the Slim runs cool, it also emits heat. A really bad combination specially since the Slim has the vents underneath.

Kryptonic · 10-03-2009, 08:32 AM

The Slim I had ran quite hot and as far as I can tell, the unit doesn't have a fan. Your receiver is likely going to get at least warm after being on for awhile and it's never a good idea to set anything on top of your receiver. Always give it breathing room.

Tempest · 10-03-2009, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

The Slim I had ran quite hot and as far as I can tell, the unit doesn't have a fan. Your receiver is likely going to get at least warm after being on for awhile and it's never a good idea to set anything on top of your receiver. Always give it breathing room.

PS3 Slim Does have a fan,
but like everyone says.. bad idea.. I have a FAT PS3 and it is on a shelf by itself with 2-3 inches above, 5-6 inches on each side, and couple of feet behind all open space. With no other hardware near it. Not saying you need this much space but it is best to have open space all around your PS3 with no other hardware on or beneath it.

richteer · 10-03-2009, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbute2k2

Title says it all...I am a little crammed for space and put my PS3 Slim on top of my receiver, is this a bad idea?

Thanks ahead everyone.

No, it's a terrible idea! Read your receiver's manual to see how much space is recommended around it (and especially on top, given that heat rises). It will probably recommend several inches of clearence on all sides.

Buddy Christ · 10-03-2009, 06:34 PM

Actually putting your PS3 on top of your amp is a great idea!!!

You can break out a frying pan, put that on top of the slim and cook your eggs in the morning on it. Why waste all that heat?

kurtis21 · 10-03-2009, 06:40 PM

Definitely DO NOT do this!! Your PS3 & Receiver BOTH need to breathe. You would probably fry them both!

Moefiz · 10-03-2009, 06:49 PM

With all the heat you will build up you will be set for the winter...

Not a good ideal at all, frying a PS3 isn't under manufacture warranty.

aramis109 · 10-03-2009, 06:59 PM

Just get one of these, put it on top of the receiver, put the slim on top of the cooler, and you're good to go.

Sylin · 10-03-2009, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aramis109

Just get one of these, put it on top of the receiver, put the slim on top of the cooler, and you're good to go.

Ya know, I'm inclined to agree. If the OP is limited to space and there is no viable alternative, then this is a good bet. I have one of these on my Onkyo (which runs VERY hot) and it keeps it relatively warm, instead of scalding hot like it used to be.

However, I do not have my PS3 on top of it.

Before investing $80 into the Antec cooler, what about spending $20 @ IKEA or Target and putting a shelf above or next to your TV for the PS3 to sit on?

10-02-2009, 08:03 PM	#1
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10-02-2009, 08:06 PM	#2
CasualKiller Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Brooks Alberta Blu-ray collection:54 Trading Score:15	I heard the new slim is passively cooled so yes this would be a bad idea.

10-02-2009, 08:06 PM	#3
lucv13 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Gatineau QC Canada DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:12	Well your receiver generates heat, the ps3 generates heat placing the ps3 on top of a receiver will very likely shorten the life of your ps3

10-02-2009, 10:01 PM	#4
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	If you absolutely have to put the PS3 on top of your receiver, then the use of some kind of cooling fan is definitely in order. It's important to pull the hot air away from your components as much as possible.

10-02-2009, 11:25 PM	#5
Oddiophile Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Phoenix, AZ 4K collection:1034 Blu-ray collection:1435 Trading Score:6	I would never put anything on top of a receiver or stand alone amp. They do get hot and need a few inches of ventilation. There is nothing physically stopping you from doing it but heat is the enemy, the cooler you can keep your components the longer they will last.

10-02-2009, 11:35 PM	#6
Irrob Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:49 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:880 DVD collection:16 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:91	Dont do it.

10-03-2009, 12:22 AM	#7
DMC86X Power Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Baton Rouge, LA Blu-ray collection:24 Trading Score:90	Never cover the vent of any electronic. Its never a good idea

10-03-2009, 02:29 AM	#9
kefrank Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:60	the answer to the question in the thread title is a resounding yes.

10-03-2009, 02:52 AM	#10
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	I think it is a terrible idea. The receiver emits considerable amounts of heat. Although, the Slim runs cool, it also emits heat. A really bad combination specially since the Slim has the vents underneath.

10-03-2009, 08:32 AM	#11
Kryptonic Suspended Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:45	The Slim I had ran quite hot and as far as I can tell, the unit doesn't have a fan. Your receiver is likely going to get at least warm after being on for awhile and it's never a good idea to set anything on top of your receiver. Always give it breathing room.

10-03-2009, 06:34 PM	#14
Buddy Christ Power Member Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:142 Blu-ray reviews:7	Actually putting your PS3 on top of your amp is a great idea!!! You can break out a frying pan, put that on top of the slim and cook your eggs in the morning on it. Why waste all that heat?

10-03-2009, 06:40 PM	#15
kurtis21 Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Southern NJ Home Theater Gallery:44 4K collection:197 Blu-ray collection:785 iTunes collection:1	Definitely DO NOT do this!! Your PS3 & Receiver BOTH need to breathe. You would probably fry them both!

10-03-2009, 06:49 PM	#16
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	With all the heat you will build up you will be set for the winter... Not a good ideal at all, frying a PS3 isn't under manufacture warranty.

10-03-2009, 06:59 PM	#17
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	Just get one of these, put it on top of the receiver, put the slim on top of the cooler, and you're good to go.

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