ps3 heating up - Blu-ray Forum

moose · 01-28-2008, 02:25 AM

I was just watching Live free or die hard and I heard a huming from my ps3, I went near it and it was very hot. I paused the movie and after a few minutes the humming lowered. Any suggestions??

ulri4651 · 01-28-2008, 02:27 AM

What model do you have? I have the 60gb and mine also got warm at times. I went ahead and purchased the Intercooler from Wal-Mart for like $15-20 and it solved my problem.

moose · 01-28-2008, 02:29 AM

60g, is the intercooler large? I do not not have alot of space to play with>

PeechCobblerPie · 01-28-2008, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ulri4651

What model do you have? I have the 60gb and mine also got warm at times. I went ahead and purchased the Intercooler from Wal-Mart for like $15-20 and it solved my problem.

Take it off now! had that on my 60gb. then bought an 80gb and sold the 60. week after the guy had it the power supply failed. the intercooler uses the ps3's power supply. coincidence? maybe, but dont take the chance. just put some little PC fans in your HT cabinet to expel a good 10-15 degrees. please take this seriously, as I wish no ones $500 machine to break

owa · 01-28-2008, 02:31 AM

It generates a lot of heat especially if it's in a confined space and doesn't have good airflow. The humming was probably the fan speed increasing to help handle the excessive heat.

turboedguy · 01-28-2008, 02:31 AM

Intercoolers are junk, and they will void your warrenty, use the search function on this forum. lots of threads.

The noise you heard was the fan changing speeds.

moose · 01-28-2008, 02:34 AM

60g, is the intercooler large? I do not not have alot of space to play with>

ulri4651 · 01-28-2008, 02:35 AM

Well I appreciate everyones opinion on the Intercooler. BUT..... I have been using mine for well over a year now and NO problems. And beleive it or not, but it actually does what its supposed to do and keeps my PS3 cool.

And to the original poster, no it isn't big at all. It attaches right to the side of the machine and you really can't even tell its there. It blends with the PS3 perfectly. It will add about 2-3 inches to your machine. I HIGHLY reccomend it.

moose · 01-28-2008, 02:36 AM

Thanks..

moose · 01-28-2008, 02:41 AM

what is your take on intercoolers and yes the ps3 is in a tight spot.

ulri4651 · 01-28-2008, 02:45 AM

who are you asking? clearly I love my intercooler. I may be in the minority, I'm not sure. I've never really checked what other peoples opinions are on them because I've never had any reason to. Like I said, I love mine!

Shin-Ra · 01-28-2008, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by moose

yes the ps3 is in a tight spot.

There's your problem most likely.

SeanMF · 01-28-2008, 03:13 AM

Make sure your ps3 isnt in a confined space where heat can surround it. I would use fans instead of the intercooler. Like previously said...it could void your warranty if something goes wrong with your ps3.

TheTenth · 01-31-2008, 09:30 AM

you need at least 20 centimeters on the back and right (where the hot air comes out)

craigszx7r · 01-31-2008, 04:53 PM

I use a house fan to cool mine. when i turn on my ps3 i place the fan in front blowing at the ps3 and it keeps my ps3 very cool. cost you like 20 bucks if that.

Beta Man · 01-31-2008, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craigszx7r

I use a house fan to cool mine. when i turn on my ps3 i place the fan in front blowing at the ps3 and it keeps my ps3 very cool. cost you like 20 bucks if that.

reminds me of the old college days when we had three T.V.s set up, one someone would be watching T.V. on usually, or whatever game was on, another my video-game addicted roommates would play on, and on the other we would play movies or another T.V. station.....

GHETTO VISION.......

Chocolatejas · 01-31-2008, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeechCobblerPie

Take it off now! had that on my 60gb. then bought an 80gb and sold the 60. week after the guy had it the power supply failed. the intercooler uses the ps3's power supply. coincidence? maybe, but dont take the chance. just put some little PC fans in your HT cabinet to expel a good 10-15 degrees. please take this seriously, as I wish no ones $500 machine to break

What fan do you have? I would like something to cool my system. It's in a Ent. center and it gets warm from time to time.

actionhank · 01-31-2008, 09:03 PM

If you're really bent on buying an intercooler, which I think is a terrible idea, at least get one that plugs directly into the wall outlet and does not have to use the PS3 usb ports. That way it won't defeat the purpose

If your PS3 has 4 inches of clearance for the top, front, and back vents then it should be fine (and you aren't playing in the middle of the desert with no ac).

Chocolatejas · 01-31-2008, 09:10 PM

Only heard bad reviews about the intercoolers.

There is enough room but the whole area warms up and it even warms the wood. There is only one opening in the front of the stand (6x18). Was wondering if anything had a small fan or something I didn't know about.

rub · 01-31-2008, 09:39 PM

I have a 60GB PS3. Have it in a cabinet with other home theater equipment next to the TV. Never have a problem with it heating up. However, the entire back side of the cabinet is open. That might help.

Oh and I have left it on for days at a time too! It is like the Energizer bunny.

01-28-2008, 02:25 AM	#1
moose Junior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:134	ps3 heating up I was just watching Live free or die hard and I heard a huming from my ps3, I went near it and it was very hot. I paused the movie and after a few minutes the humming lowered. Any suggestions??

01-28-2008, 02:29 AM	#3
moose Junior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:134	ps3 heating up 60g, is the intercooler large? I do not not have alot of space to play with>

01-28-2008, 02:34 AM	#7
moose Junior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:134	ps3 heating up 60g, is the intercooler large? I do not not have alot of space to play with>

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01-28-2008, 02:27 AM	#2
ulri4651 Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray collection:162 Trading Score:36	What model do you have? I have the 60gb and mine also got warm at times. I went ahead and purchased the Intercooler from Wal-Mart for like $15-20 and it solved my problem.

01-28-2008, 02:31 AM	#5
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	It generates a lot of heat especially if it's in a confined space and doesn't have good airflow. The humming was probably the fan speed increasing to help handle the excessive heat.

01-28-2008, 02:31 AM	#6
turboedguy Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Santa Clarita Ca.	Intercoolers are junk, and they will void your warrenty, use the search function on this forum. lots of threads. The noise you heard was the fan changing speeds.

01-28-2008, 02:35 AM	#8
ulri4651 Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray collection:162 Trading Score:36	Well I appreciate everyones opinion on the Intercooler. BUT..... I have been using mine for well over a year now and NO problems. And beleive it or not, but it actually does what its supposed to do and keeps my PS3 cool. And to the original poster, no it isn't big at all. It attaches right to the side of the machine and you really can't even tell its there. It blends with the PS3 perfectly. It will add about 2-3 inches to your machine. I HIGHLY reccomend it.

01-28-2008, 02:36 AM	#9
moose Junior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:134	Thanks..

01-28-2008, 02:41 AM	#10
moose Junior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:134	what is your take on intercoolers and yes the ps3 is in a tight spot.

01-28-2008, 02:45 AM	#11
ulri4651 Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray collection:162 Trading Score:36	who are you asking? clearly I love my intercooler. I may be in the minority, I'm not sure. I've never really checked what other peoples opinions are on them because I've never had any reason to. Like I said, I love mine!

01-28-2008, 03:13 AM	#13
SeanMF Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Iowa Home Theater Gallery:70 Blu-ray collection:1428 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:83	Make sure your ps3 isnt in a confined space where heat can surround it. I would use fans instead of the intercooler. Like previously said...it could void your warranty if something goes wrong with your ps3.

01-31-2008, 09:30 AM	#14
TheTenth Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Clermont-Ferrand, France Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:98 Blu-ray collection:681 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:11	you need at least 20 centimeters on the back and right (where the hot air comes out)

01-31-2008, 04:53 PM	#15
craigszx7r New Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Hawaii	I use a house fan to cool mine. when i turn on my ps3 i place the fan in front blowing at the ps3 and it keeps my ps3 very cool. cost you like 20 bucks if that.

01-31-2008, 09:03 PM	#18
actionhank Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Las Vegas, Nevada	If you're really bent on buying an intercooler, which I think is a terrible idea, at least get one that plugs directly into the wall outlet and does not have to use the PS3 usb ports. That way it won't defeat the purpose If your PS3 has 4 inches of clearance for the top, front, and back vents then it should be fine (and you aren't playing in the middle of the desert with no ac).

01-31-2008, 09:10 PM	#19
Chocolatejas Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NH Blu-ray collection:118 Trading Score:15	Only heard bad reviews about the intercoolers. There is enough room but the whole area warms up and it even warms the wood. There is only one opening in the front of the stand (6x18). Was wondering if anything had a small fan or something I didn't know about.

01-31-2008, 09:39 PM	#20
rub Member Member since:Sep 2007	I have a 60GB PS3. Have it in a cabinet with other home theater equipment next to the TV. Never have a problem with it heating up. However, the entire back side of the cabinet is open. That might help. Oh and I have left it on for days at a time too! It is like the Energizer bunny.

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