Best Playstation to Buy, If i have to Start All Over - Blu-ray Forum

hardcore_canadian · 07-01-2008, 04:38 AM

I know this Question has been asked before, and the Answer is always the same, but My Optical Drive just Died, and now I'm afraid I'm gonna have to start all over, you know, New Ps3. I had a 60gb from May 2007, it was a Previously Owned, but i worked at the store I bought it from, it worked fine at testing.

Now I want to get the Most Reliable Playstation, Backwards Compatibility is not an Issue, what should I get Now? Are the Rumours of a Quieter Cooler Running 80 gb Version confirmed? Or are the Best ones already out? I seem to hear the 40 gb has problems. But what's your Opinion?

Tsmith13 · 07-01-2008, 05:24 AM

I ran across the metal gear 80 gb bundle a week ago.
I dont think its loud. there is fans but normal fans like on a computer
nothing crazy
and it comes with a ds3 controller...metal gear solid 4 and a free download of the full game of pain

I also got the extended warranty

I think its a good deal at only 100 more dollars than the 40 gb
just hard to find...well where im at it was.

hardcore_canadian · 07-01-2008, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tsmith13

I ran across the metal gear 80 gb bundle a week ago.
I dont think its loud. there is fans but normal fans like on a computer
nothing crazy
and it comes with a ds3 controller...metal gear solid 4 and a free download of the full game of pain

I also got the extended warranty

I think its a good deal at only 100 more dollars than the 40 gb
just hard to find...well where im at it was.

Yeah, pretty sure it's just as loud as the 60 gb, and personally, I was always afraid of it exploding

Tsmith13 · 07-01-2008, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by hardcore_canadian

Yeah, pretty sure it's just as loud as the 60 gb, and personally, I was always afraid of it exploding

I never played a 60 gb ps3
But i have played a friends 40 gb and it didnt make no noise at all
i have the 80 gb and it does have a random fan noise but it goes away
and only when playing certain games like mgs4 or uncharted for a long time
i can play motorstorm all day with no fan noise
and no noises during blu ray movies......BUT i dont play my ps3 everyday
like every other day for only 1 hour at a time
I guess im a casual gamer...but i like the good stuff like MGS4

uncharted is a good 1 too.

AlaskaDon · 07-01-2008, 08:27 AM

I have a launch 60GB and it has always been whisper quiet. If yours was really noisy, you may have had a fan problem going on which also might account for the subsequent failure.

I would send it to Sony along with info about the noise issue and let them fix it. Even out of warranty it will be cheaper than buying a new one.

stringent · 07-01-2008, 08:36 AM

My 60GB is louder than the 40GB.

Why not send it away for repair? They will charge you but its cheaper than a new PS3.

BirdManJr · 07-01-2008, 08:38 AM

everyone has fan issues....your either sitting too close....or worried too much about it.....with the volume up and sitting appropriately away from the tv...you shouldnt notice...

Petra_Kalbrain · 07-01-2008, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlaskaDon

I have a launch 60GB and it has always been whisper quiet. If yours was really noisy, you may have had a fan problem going on which also might account for the subsequent failure.

I would send it to Sony along with info about the noise issue and let them fix it. Even out of warranty it will be cheaper than buying a new one.

I agree with this post!

$150 will get your system fixed for ya. To me, sounds better than $500 and the loss of backwards compatibility.

Call Sony -> 1-800-345-7669

hardcore_canadian · 07-01-2008, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

I agree with this post!

$150 will get your system fixed for ya. To me, sounds better than $500 and the loss of backwards compatibility.

Call Sony -> 1-800-345-7669

That does make sense, I'm gonna go back to Future Shop, see if I've got warranty on it today, and then see what to do from there

mugupo · 07-01-2008, 08:45 PM

agree, i had 60gb and my friend 40gb big difference in noise, 60gb is not just noise but heat issue, when play blu-ray or over hour, sometime the noise is lounder than speakers that is bad,

dereksworl · 07-01-2008, 08:56 PM

just find and buy a 20gb and upgrade the HDD.

hardcore_canadian · 07-01-2008, 09:09 PM

Actually, come to think of it, It's been really hot here lately, (it hit 30 degrees yesterday, outside), and the fan was really loud. So.... maybe it was heating too much, now the optical is dead, Any word on how long it may take to get it back if i send it off?

Apache · 07-01-2008, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by hardcore_canadian

Actually, come to think of it, It's been really hot here lately, (it hit 30 degrees yesterday, outside), and the fan was really loud. So.... maybe it was heating too much, now the optical is dead, Any word on how long it may take to get it back if i send it off?

it took mine 15 days

Psx0005 · 07-02-2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by hardcore_canadian

Actually, come to think of it, It's been really hot here lately, (it hit 30 degrees yesterday, outside), and the fan was really loud. So.... maybe it was heating too much, now the optical is dead, Any word on how long it may take to get it back if i send it off?

Should take at least 10-15 days. Definitely have them fix it before going and buying another new one and lose your backwards compatibility. Unfortunately, you're prolly gonna end up losing everything on your internal HD once you get it back

Gamma_Winstead · 07-02-2008, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mugupo

agree, i had 60gb and my friend 40gb big difference in noise, 60gb is not just noise but heat issue, when play blu-ray or over hour, sometime the noise is lounder than speakers that is bad,

Dude thats weird. My 60GB HAS NEVER done anything like that! EVER!

hardcore_canadian · 07-02-2008, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psx0005

Should take at least 10-15 days. Definitely have them fix it before going and buying another new one and lose your backwards compatibility. Unfortunately, you're prolly gonna end up losing everything on your internal HD once you get it back

It's why i backed it all up

bigmf · 07-02-2008, 08:21 PM

Mine's currently out for repair. If it's out of the warranty period you don't have to send in any receipt, so second hand / previously owned doesn't matter. $169 for the repair in Canada. It's been 10 days (including weekends and Canada day) and current status is "waiting for test". Whatever that means.

reson8er · 07-02-2008, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlaskaDon

I have a launch 60GB and it has always been whisper quiet. If yours was really noisy, you may have had a fan problem going on which also might account for the subsequent failure.

I would send it to Sony along with info about the noise issue and let them fix it. Even out of warranty it will be cheaper than buying a new one.

Same experience for me. My Launch PS3 (60gb) is still as quiet as a mouse.

reson8er · 07-02-2008, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mugupo

agree, i had 60gb and my friend 40gb big difference in noise, 60gb is not just noise but heat issue, when play blu-ray or over hour, sometime the noise is lounder than speakers that is bad,

Well I would say that the most likely culprit in this scenario is lack of proper ventilation. If not properly ventilated the PS3 will definitely heat up and thus cause the fans to work much more than they should.

I suggest reevaluating the space around your PS3, in particular the exhaust vents, but optimally all around it (as air flow helps to keep the fans from over exertion as well).

07-01-2008, 04:38 AM	#1
hardcore_canadian Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Blu-ray collection:70	Best Playstation to Buy, If i have to Start All Over I know this Question has been asked before, and the Answer is always the same, but My Optical Drive just Died, and now I'm afraid I'm gonna have to start all over, you know, New Ps3. I had a 60gb from May 2007, it was a Previously Owned, but i worked at the store I bought it from, it worked fine at testing. Now I want to get the Most Reliable Playstation, Backwards Compatibility is not an Issue, what should I get Now? Are the Rumours of a Quieter Cooler Running 80 gb Version confirmed? Or are the Best ones already out? I seem to hear the 40 gb has problems. But what's your Opinion?

07-02-2008, 08:21 PM	#17
bigmf Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Over here	Mine's currently out for repair. If it's out of the warranty period you don't have to send in any receipt, so second hand / previously owned doesn't matter. $169 for the repair in Canada. It's been 10 days (including weekends and Canada day) and current status is "waiting for test". Whatever that means. Last edited by bigmf; 07-02-2008 at 09:42 PM. Reason: weekends

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07-01-2008, 05:24 AM	#2
Tsmith13 Active Member Member since:Jun 2008	I ran across the metal gear 80 gb bundle a week ago. I dont think its loud. there is fans but normal fans like on a computer nothing crazy and it comes with a ds3 controller...metal gear solid 4 and a free download of the full game of pain I also got the extended warranty I think its a good deal at only 100 more dollars than the 40 gb just hard to find...well where im at it was.

07-01-2008, 08:27 AM	#5
AlaskaDon Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Tennessee Blu-ray collection:-	I have a launch 60GB and it has always been whisper quiet. If yours was really noisy, you may have had a fan problem going on which also might account for the subsequent failure. I would send it to Sony along with info about the noise issue and let them fix it. Even out of warranty it will be cheaper than buying a new one.

07-01-2008, 08:36 AM	#6
stringent Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:UK	My 60GB is louder than the 40GB. Why not send it away for repair? They will charge you but its cheaper than a new PS3.

07-01-2008, 08:38 AM	#7
BirdManJr Power Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray reviews:3	everyone has fan issues....your either sitting too close....or worried too much about it.....with the volume up and sitting appropriately away from the tv...you shouldnt notice...

07-01-2008, 08:45 PM	#10
mugupo Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:76 Blu-ray collection:50 Blu-ray reviews: 226 Trading Score:4	agree, i had 60gb and my friend 40gb big difference in noise, 60gb is not just noise but heat issue, when play blu-ray or over hour, sometime the noise is lounder than speakers that is bad,

07-01-2008, 08:56 PM	#11
dereksworl Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Around Home Theater Gallery:18 Trading Score:1	just find and buy a 20gb and upgrade the HDD.

07-01-2008, 09:09 PM	#12
hardcore_canadian Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Blu-ray collection:70	Actually, come to think of it, It's been really hot here lately, (it hit 30 degrees yesterday, outside), and the fan was really loud. So.... maybe it was heating too much, now the optical is dead, Any word on how long it may take to get it back if i send it off?

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