40GB PS3 quieter - Blu-ray Forum

Frode · 11-12-2007, 01:02 PM

I don't know if this has been mentioned before, but apparently the 40GB PS3 has dropped the noise from 36dB to 30dB. This is the result of lower power requirements:

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/do...ce.htm?ref=rss

Machine translation:

http://www.excite.co.jp/world/englis...=JAEN&wb_dis=2

Magic · 11-12-2007, 01:05 PM

I have read this myself in a number of articles. Not bad. I have a 60gb and have never experienced an issue with the noise. If mine was any more quiet I wouldn't be able to hear it with my ear right next to it. Nice work Sony!

bkbluray · 11-12-2007, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magic

I have read this myself in a number of articles. Not bad. I have a 60gb and have never experienced an issue with the noise. If mine was any more quiet I wouldn't be able to hear it with my ear right next to it. Nice work Sony!

Agreed. With my 60 gig I couldn't hear it even if the sound was turned down.

richard lichtenfelt · 11-12-2007, 01:31 PM

Add me to the list of people with a 60gb that makes no noise. Even during completely silent parts of a movie I don't hear it.

Branden · 11-12-2007, 02:10 PM

i'm one of the unlucky souls to have a "loud" 60g PS3. not loud really, but i can easily hear fan noise during quieter scenes. this news i keep hearing about the new 40g being quieter makes me want to maybe get a second PS3....

DrinkMore · 11-12-2007, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard lichtenfelt

Add me to the list of people with a 60gb that makes no noise. Even during completely silent parts of a movie I don't hear it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkbluray

Agreed. With my 60 gig I couldn't hear it even if the sound was turned down.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magic

I have read this myself in a number of articles. Not bad. I have a 60gb and have never experienced an issue with the noise. If mine was any more quiet I wouldn't be able to hear it with my ear right next to it. Nice work Sony!

Same here. 60gig no issue.

bferr1 · 11-12-2007, 02:28 PM

I need to see what you guys are doing differently. I have gone through four PS3s (three 60s and an 80) and I can hear the high-speed fan during BD playback on all of them. I've placed it vertical and horizontal and not noticed any difference at all. It's driving me crazy because I keep reading about people who have no noise at all, and I keep getting these jet engines. Even my friend got a quiet 60 on his first try.

Is it because I'm running it at 1080p/24 with all audio set to PCM over HDMI, while my friend has it set to 720p and bitstream audio over optical?

bdrex28 · 11-12-2007, 02:30 PM

I've never heard my fan on my PS3. It must be working though

Quote:

Is it because I'm running it at 1080p/24 with all audio set to PCM over HDMI, while my friend has it set to 720p and bitstream audio over optical?

I'm running the same as you and still never hear anything.

Sonny · 11-12-2007, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bferr1

I need to see what you guys are doing differently. I have gone through four PS3s (three 60s and an 80) and I can hear the high-speed fan during BD playback on all of them. I've placed it vertical and horizontal and not noticed any difference at all. It's driving me crazy because I keep reading about people who have no noise at all, and I keep getting these jet engines. Even my friend got a quiet 60 on his first try.

Is it because I'm running it at 1080p/24 with all audio set to PCM over HDMI, while my friend has it set to 720p and bitstream audio over optical?

Good thing your not an XBOX 360 fan , or are YOU

My 3-PS3's are so quiet I would not no they are on if they did not have the light in the front!

Go Blue · 11-12-2007, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bferr1

I need to see what you guys are doing differently. I have gone through four PS3s (three 60s and an 80) and I can hear the high-speed fan during BD playback on all of them. I've placed it vertical and horizontal and not noticed any difference at all. It's driving me crazy because I keep reading about people who have no noise at all, and I keep getting these jet engines. Even my friend got a quiet 60 on his first try.

Is it because I'm running it at 1080p/24 with all audio set to PCM over HDMI, while my friend has it set to 720p and bitstream audio over optical?

I went through 3 60s before I got a "good" 80. I also tried different positions and different settings on all of them. My BD playback has always been good, but some PS3 demos and upscaling standard DVD's always sent the fan into it's 3rd speed, which is very loud. My 80 has been much better so far, but it does go into the fans 2nd speed a lot, which is fine with me as long as the 3rd speed doesn't start kicking in. I've never heard the 1080p/24 and audio options making a difference, but if they do I would like to know.

bdrex28 · 11-12-2007, 02:40 PM

Those of you with loud fan noise?

Is it in a properly ventilated area? Or is it closed up in a case/cabinet, etc.

Go Blue · 11-12-2007, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdrex28

Those of you with loud fan noise?

Is it in a properly ventilated area? Or is it closed up in a case/cabinet, etc.

All of mine were horizontal, on a glass shelf, in my TV stand, with a lot of space on all sides. I don't think that was an issue with mine since I went through 3 and got a "good" one on the fourth try. I can't explain it, but I know I almost gave up on the PS3.

DrinkMore · 11-12-2007, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonny

Good thing your not an XBOX 360 fan , or are YOU

My 3-PS3's are so quiet I would not no they are on if they did not have the light in the front!

Never had a problem with my 360 either

Curious - what are your ambient (for those that don't know what that word means - your average room temperature at any given time) room temperatures everyone?

DrinkMore · 11-12-2007, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schultz

All of mine were horizontal, on a glass shelf, in my TV stand, with a lot of space on all sides. I don't think that was an issue with mine since I went through 3 and got a "good" one on the fourth try. I can't explain it, but I know I almost gave up on the PS3.

Was the front enclosed or open?

bdrex28 · 11-12-2007, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schultz

All of mine were horizontal, on a glass shelf, in my TV stand, with a lot of space on all sides. I don't think that was an issue with mine since I went through 3 and got a "good" one on the fourth try. I can't explain it, but I know I almost gave up on the PS3.

Maybe you were just unlucky. That's really odd. One of the things my xbox 360 owning friends mention is how quiet the Ps3 is compared to their vacuum consoles.

quexos · 11-12-2007, 03:00 PM

I don't really know about this noise issue. my 60GB PS3 is very quiet. It heats up quite well but it's quiet

Go Blue · 11-12-2007, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrinkMore

Was the front enclosed or open?

They were all very open in the front. My entire HT setup is in a cut-out in the wall, so it is warmer in that area than the rest of the room, but it is a big "hole" in the wall so there is a lot of space and good ventilation. I live in AZ, so it is still hot here, but I keep the AC at 76-78. Like I said, I kept all PS3's in the same area with the same settings, and it wasn't til I got the 80 (I went to a different BB for that one) that I got one I was happy with. I am in love with my PS3, but am always in fear of the 3rd fan speed when it is on, I am definately paranoid of that due to my first 3 60's. With the 80gb, so far, so good, thankfully.

Go Blue · 11-12-2007, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdrex28

Maybe you were just unlucky. That's really odd. One of the things my xbox 360 owning friends mention is how quiet the Ps3 is compared to their vacuum consoles.

I think I was unlucky. All 3 came from the same BB, but when I went to a different BB, I got one I was happy with.

ps3andlovinit · 11-12-2007, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schultz

All of mine were horizontal, on a glass shelf, in my TV stand, with a lot of space on all sides. I don't think that was an issue with mine since I went through 3 and got a "good" one on the fourth try. I can't explain it, but I know I almost gave up on the PS3.

My 60GB in a cabinet with the front open and about 3" on the sides would hit 2nd fan speed occasionally BD's and more often upscaling DVD's - 3rd fan came on and off for Folding@Home....

..putting it free standing on end beside the T.V - have yet to hear the 2nd fan speed even with Folding@Home.

Go Blue · 11-12-2007, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ps3andlovinit

My 60GB in a cabinet with the front open and about 3" on the sides would hit 2nd fan speed occasionally BD's and more often upscaling DVD's - 3rd fan came on and off for Folding@Home....

..putting it free standing on end beside the T.V - have yet to hear the 2nd fan speed even with Folding@Home.

Is it the consensus, that vertical placment is better for the PS3?

11-12-2007, 01:02 PM	#1
Frode Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	40GB PS3 quieter I don't know if this has been mentioned before, but apparently the 40GB PS3 has dropped the noise from 36dB to 30dB. This is the result of lower power requirements: http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/do...ce.htm?ref=rss Machine translation: http://www.excite.co.jp/world/englis...=JAEN&wb_dis=2

11-12-2007, 02:28 PM	#7
bferr1 Banned Member since:Sep 2006 Location:MA Trading Score:18	I need to see what you guys are doing differently. I have gone through four PS3s (three 60s and an 80) and I can hear the high-speed fan during BD playback on all of them. I've placed it vertical and horizontal and not noticed any difference at all. It's driving me crazy because I keep reading about people who have no noise at all, and I keep getting these jet engines. Even my friend got a quiet 60 on his first try. Is it because I'm running it at 1080p/24 with all audio set to PCM over HDMI, while my friend has it set to 720p and bitstream audio over optical? Last edited by bferr1; 11-15-2007 at 01:35 PM.

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
New PS3 160g much quieter than old one.	PS3	Porfie	23	01-06-2009 02:12 AM
any blu-ray player on the horizon that is quieter and better than PS3?	Blu-ray Players and Recorders	zor	9	12-04-2008 12:14 PM
Cooler/quieter PS3?	PS3	Don Blish	14	06-26-2008 03:52 PM
40GB PS3 quieter than 60GB??	PS3	Blu-Ray Buckeye	20	01-03-2008 06:36 AM
40GB PS3 is using 65nm and quieter according to German Magazine.	Blu-ray Players and Recorders	ps3andlovinit	3	10-30-2007 02:27 PM

11-12-2007, 01:05 PM	#2
Magic Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Grand Rapids, MI 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:530 DVD collection:352 MA collection:40 Digital collection:197 Trading Score:1	I have read this myself in a number of articles. Not bad. I have a 60gb and have never experienced an issue with the noise. If mine was any more quiet I wouldn't be able to hear it with my ear right next to it. Nice work Sony!

11-12-2007, 01:31 PM	#4
richard lichtenfelt Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:I'm not drunk, I'm just tired cause I been up all night drinking. Blu-ray reviews:3	Add me to the list of people with a 60gb that makes no noise. Even during completely silent parts of a movie I don't hear it.

11-12-2007, 02:10 PM	#5
Branden Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Calgary, Alberta 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:558	i'm one of the unlucky souls to have a "loud" 60g PS3. not loud really, but i can easily hear fan noise during quieter scenes. this news i keep hearing about the new 40g being quieter makes me want to maybe get a second PS3....

11-12-2007, 02:40 PM	#11
bdrex28 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Edmond, OK Blu-ray reviews:4	Those of you with loud fan noise? Is it in a properly ventilated area? Or is it closed up in a case/cabinet, etc.

11-12-2007, 03:00 PM	#16
quexos Banned Member since:May 2007 Location:Brussels, Belgium	I don't really know about this noise issue. my 60GB PS3 is very quiet. It heats up quite well but it's quiet

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals