Additional fan for PS3

[Glockguy]

Do you fine folks thing the addition of an external fan is worth it for the PS3? I see walmart and gamestop carry them for 26bucks.....my PS3 runs cool, even with extended play, but maybe the additional cooling would benefit the internals.

[Ectoplasm]

No, totally not needed.

Don't even bother.

[stockstar1138]

waste of money.

[statikcat]

Sony wouldn't release a PS3 if it needed more cooling than it came with. It is designed to run at the temp with the included fans. The only reason I could see buying one is maybe if you put a hotter 7200 drive inside.

[Caligula]

if you are worried about your ps3 overheating or want to buy, buy and dont let anyone stop you doing so.
I dont think i need it because i will have AC set real cold. However my friend brought it and was satisfied with his purchase.

[Glockguy]

Thanks for the replies everyone, guess I'm still in Xbox shock, having had 3 go bad, just wanted to make sure my PS3 gets all the "TLC" she needs to keep the games playing and the movies rolling

[Rabidhunter]

Yeah, most of the fans on Amazon are a piece of junk as well. They are either too loud, or too inconvient. It's not needed at all, well maybe if you keep your living area say 250 degrees F then you migh have a problem.

[X-Ninja]

As a "fine folk" like myself , I can tell you that alot of the intercoolers tend to damage the ps3 by blowing too much air through it causing the fans to mess up. - and also that they are %100 useless since they just make the PS3 louder and dont change anything at all.
The PS3 never overheats for the most part. If mine were to ever overheat (say more than once a month), i would immediately call sony and get a replacement before any more problems happen. I personally would never in a million years buy an interncooler though.

Its up to you obviously... I can strongly recommend that you dont though.

[cking2729]

I've heard horror stories about these fans. I think you are safer without one, personally. Overheating isn't nearly as prevalent of an issue with the PS3 as it is with XBox. I think you should be more worried about dust or a BD drive death than anything.

And if you are super picky about operating temperature, tests have proven that the PS3 runs reasonably cooler sitting horizontally as opposed to standing vertically. Just FYI.

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Using one of the exterior cooling attachments to the PS3 actually voids the warranty if I'm not mistaken. There are none that are sanctioned by Sony. In fact, I think I remember reading an article from back when the system was first launched that stated they do more harm to the unit than good.

[BlackLightShark009]

Originally Posted by cking2729

I've heard horror stories about these fans. I think you are safer without one, personally. Overheating isn't nearly as prevalent of an issue with the PS3 as it is with XBox. I think you should be more worried about dust or a BD drive death than anything.

And if you are super picky about operating temperature, tests have proven that the PS3 runs reasonably cooler sitting horizontally as opposed to standing vertically. Just FYI.

Mines vertical and stays way cooler. Heat rises so easier for it to come out the top vents. I had it horizantal once, the underside holds more heat to whatever its sitting on. Less surface area touching seems better. Besides if your room temp is high then thats no help.