ps3 placement - Blu-ray Forum

blu1183 · 04-25-2009, 06:11 AM

I'm kinda tight for space in my ht for now. I was wondering if I could place my ps3 on top of my cable box to save space temporarely. Or would this be too much heat.

MOONPHASE · 04-25-2009, 06:12 AM

Not a good idea

pacificvibes · 04-25-2009, 06:34 AM

ya, i wouldnt do it.

Batman1980 · 04-25-2009, 06:40 AM

The recommended placement of a PS3 is on a level surface in a neutral(temperature wise) part of the house with a clear 4 foot radius around it.

pacificvibes · 04-25-2009, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

The recommended placement of a PS3 is on a level surface in a neutral(temperature wise) part of the house with a clear 4 foot radius around it.

holy crap, 4ft radius!?!?!?

you dont need that much room. LOL

Batman1980 · 04-25-2009, 06:55 AM

Well to be honest I doubt you do as well but the point is clear space to keep it cool and to keep from obstructing the fan so you don't overheat your PS3 to the point that it bricks.

pacificvibes · 04-25-2009, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

Well to be honest I doubt you do as well but the point is clear space to keep it cool and to keep from obstructing the fan so you don't overheat your PS3 to the point that it bricks.

LOL I know what you mean. i have mine sitting on its original box. no sides surround it.

JJ · 04-25-2009, 07:02 AM

I have mine on top of my BD35 - for 4 months now with no heating or any other sort of issues.

pacificvibes · 04-25-2009, 07:05 AM

i would think a cable box gives off more heat from the top, but i could be wrong

paul0908 · 04-25-2009, 09:47 AM

my ps3 bricked my old sony BD 300 within afew months of being ontop

MOONPHASE · 04-25-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by pacificvibes

i would think a cable box gives off more heat from the top, but i could be wrong

Yeah it does or at least I know mine does

MOONPHASE · 04-25-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

I have mine on top of my BD35 - for 4 months now with no heating or any other sort of issues.

I think that would be a situation where it is considered ok since your bottom Blu-ray doesn't give off heat from the top like a cable box.

Dase · 04-28-2009, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by blu1183

I'm kinda tight for space in my ht for now. I was wondering if I could place my ps3 on top of my cable box to save space temporarely. Or would this be too much heat.

I have mine standing vertically behind the right side of my LCD. I actually love it there. I have little kids so this keeps it "out of sight" for them. I also like to keep things simple and hidden and this works well that way too. I also had limited space so this is what I did.

therobmancometh · 04-28-2009, 12:31 PM

I've got mine in its own little spot which gives it ample room, but when I get my power console im going to put the ps3 on top of that, which isn't much of an issue, my ps3 came with a cooling fan which is pretty neat. RRP $30

BluHavik · 04-30-2009, 09:08 AM

May be a little ot, but my PS3+everything else got the room they are in so hot I ended up getting a PAC for that room. (Personal Air Conditioner) I've been through 2 PS3 lasers and I'm leaning toward the fact of excess heat being the couplet. Those PAC's are a very good idea though, wish I had known about them earlier. It was fry in a room and don't wake up the house or ventilate and have a very unhappy wife

Until I found out about PAC's, god's gift to HT/gamer nuts.

SlmShdy1 · 04-30-2009, 09:43 PM

I have mine on top of my cable box. The cable box never really gets hot and the whole top is ventilated. Plus, the two are never on at the same time. I've had my PS3 on top of the cable box for months, even during extreme heat, and have never had any problems.

kingofgrills · 05-01-2009, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by pacificvibes

i would think a cable box gives off more heat from the top, but i could be wrong

Correct, especially if it contains a built-in DVR. At best arrange it horizontally, with vents on top, so heat dissipates up off the circuit boards quicker.

liquidice · 05-01-2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by blu1183

I'm kinda tight for space in my ht for now. I was wondering if I could place my ps3 on top of my cable box to save space temporarely. Or would this be too much heat.

Get a longer HDMI cable and move it way far away from your setup, on it's own little shelf or platform somewhere!

Navster · 05-02-2009, 12:27 AM

yah really bad idea to put it on top of a cable box, i have a HD VIP622 from Dish network and it gets hot like a mutha.... not reccomended!!!

skygreenleopard · 05-03-2009, 10:38 PM

Agreed. Got the Motorola DVR from Comcast, and it's like an oven.

04-25-2009, 06:11 AM	#1
blu1183 Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray collection:151	ps3 placement I'm kinda tight for space in my ht for now. I was wondering if I could place my ps3 on top of my cable box to save space temporarely. Or would this be too much heat.

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04-25-2009, 06:12 AM	#2
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	Not a good idea

04-25-2009, 06:34 AM	#3
pacificvibes Tattoo King Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Irvine, CA PSN ID WinterShrinkage Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:51 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	ya, i wouldnt do it.

04-25-2009, 06:40 AM	#4
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	The recommended placement of a PS3 is on a level surface in a neutral(temperature wise) part of the house with a clear 4 foot radius around it.

04-25-2009, 06:55 AM	#6
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Well to be honest I doubt you do as well but the point is clear space to keep it cool and to keep from obstructing the fan so you don't overheat your PS3 to the point that it bricks.

04-25-2009, 07:02 AM	#8
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	I have mine on top of my BD35 - for 4 months now with no heating or any other sort of issues.

04-25-2009, 07:05 AM	#9
pacificvibes Tattoo King Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Irvine, CA PSN ID WinterShrinkage Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:51 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	i would think a cable box gives off more heat from the top, but i could be wrong

04-25-2009, 09:47 AM	#10
paul0908 Active Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Telford U.K Blu-ray collection:89 DVD collection:3	my ps3 bricked my old sony BD 300 within afew months of being ontop

04-28-2009, 12:31 PM	#14
therobmancometh Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Townsville, Queensland, Australia Home Theater Gallery:30 Blu-ray collection:117	I've got mine in its own little spot which gives it ample room, but when I get my power console im going to put the ps3 on top of that, which isn't much of an issue, my ps3 came with a cooling fan which is pretty neat. RRP $30

04-30-2009, 09:08 AM	#15
BluHavik Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:STL Blu-ray collection:32	May be a little ot, but my PS3+everything else got the room they are in so hot I ended up getting a PAC for that room. (Personal Air Conditioner) I've been through 2 PS3 lasers and I'm leaning toward the fact of excess heat being the couplet. Those PAC's are a very good idea though, wish I had known about them earlier. It was fry in a room and don't wake up the house or ventilate and have a very unhappy wife Until I found out about PAC's, god's gift to HT/gamer nuts.

04-30-2009, 09:43 PM	#16
SlmShdy1 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Honolulu, HI PlayStation® PSN: SlmShdy1 Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:292	I have mine on top of my cable box. The cable box never really gets hot and the whole top is ventilated. Plus, the two are never on at the same time. I've had my PS3 on top of the cable box for months, even during extreme heat, and have never had any problems.

05-02-2009, 12:27 AM	#19
Navster Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Bay Area 510!!! Blu-ray collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:74	yah really bad idea to put it on top of a cable box, i have a HD VIP622 from Dish network and it gets hot like a mutha.... not reccomended!!!

05-03-2009, 10:38 PM	#20
skygreenleopard Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:15 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	Agreed. Got the Motorola DVR from Comcast, and it's like an oven.

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