PS3 Placement? - Blu-ray Forum

Go Blue · 12-18-2007, 03:57 PM

I have recently heard in this forum that the PS3 gets hotter inside when placed vertically. Also, I have heard here that some people that have gone from horizontal to vertical placement have noticed a decrease in fan noise. I have recently switched to vertical and I think I can hear a difference.

mystiksuicide · 12-18-2007, 04:01 PM

I just bought one for my b/f as Christmas present so this question really interest me. Does Sony say which is the best way to place it?

teunis · 12-18-2007, 04:02 PM

Mine's horizontal right now, but only because I moved things around. It will go back to being vertical when i've finally built my entertainment unit.
Custom baby.

MacDaddyOJack · 12-18-2007, 04:02 PM

I saw the website, it was a Polish one. You can check it out here. I think the difference was only a couple of degrees centigrade but it appears to be best to keep it horizontal. I have not even had mine heat up to anything other than barely warm yet.

vladittude0583 · 12-18-2007, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by schultz

I have recently heard in this forum that the PS3 gets hotter inside when placed vertically. Also, I have heard here that some people that have gone from horizontal to vertical placement have noticed a decrease in fan noise. I have recently switched to vertical and I think I can hear a difference.

I personally prefer horizontal placement b/c in my eyes, it looks cooler and more traditional. I think the design of the PS3 suits it more as a horizontal machine than a vertical. Perhaps if it was more blocky, than it would fit better as a vertical machine, but due to its curvy design, I think horizontal is preferred.

jermwhl · 12-18-2007, 04:07 PM

Mine is vertical, always has been, and it doesn't get hot at all. My fan never gets to the point where I can hear it......unless i get up at 1am to get a drink of water and then i can barely hear it since there are no other noises.

MarkMTC · 12-18-2007, 04:07 PM

This is just kinda personal preferance but in my opinion placing it vertical looks pretty low rent.

MacDaddyOJack · 12-18-2007, 04:08 PM

Here are the pics for anyone who can't see the site at work

There are temperatures recorded at the bottom of each photo telling you the max temp in each position. Horizontal has a slight edge.

Magic · 12-18-2007, 04:09 PM

I have always kept mine horizontal and have never experienced heating issues or excessive fan noise.

*side note* Can I just say how much I love Sony's attention to detail and the fact that you can rotate the PS logo to match a vertical or horizontal placement of your system. Fantastic.

Rustmonsteru · 12-18-2007, 05:01 PM

I keep mine horizantal but I made little risers for it that keep it an extra 3/4" off the surface. I've had no heat or noise issues.

dpomp · 12-18-2007, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Magic

I have always kept mine horizontal and have never experienced heating issues or excessive fan noise.

*side note* Can I just say how much I love Sony's attention to detail and the fact that you can rotate the PS logo to match a vertical or horizontal placement of your system. Fantastic.

i only recently found this out. i thought i broke it.

mystiksuicide · 12-18-2007, 05:20 PM

At BB they sell some kind of fan unit is this a good idea? I did buy the 4 year warranty at employee price so I am covered but id rather just have it not break on me. Does the fan actually serve a purpose?

pedigree · 12-18-2007, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magic

I have always kept mine horizontal and have never experienced heating issues or excessive fan noise.

*side note* Can I just say how much I love Sony's attention to detail and the fact that you can rotate the PS logo to match a vertical or horizontal placement of your system. Fantastic.

they had that on the ps2 (at least for the slimline) as well... i only noticed a long time after i had it though

Amon37 · 12-18-2007, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mystiksuicide

At BB they sell some kind of fan unit is this a good idea? I did buy the 4 year warranty at employee price so I am covered but id rather just have it not break on me. Does the fan actually serve a purpose?

No, don't buy any intercooler or fan attachment product. They are junk.

I have mine horizontal.

pedigree · 12-18-2007, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mystiksuicide

At BB they sell some kind of fan unit is this a good idea? I did buy the 4 year warranty at employee price so I am covered but id rather just have it not break on me. Does the fan actually serve a purpose?

fans are useless and watch because the fan itself might void the ps3 warranty and is likely to cause it to break... theres one thread i saw that was just on that... if i find it i'll edit and post link

Go Blue · 12-18-2007, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rustmonsteru

I keep mine horizantal but I made little risers for it that keep it an extra 3/4" off the surface. I've had no heat or noise issues.

Do you think the risers help?

pedigree · 12-18-2007, 05:27 PM

i seriously gotta move mine.. its like under a floating shelf but on a bookcase so it fits perfectly between the two... looks nice but can get hot

Gigantic-Girth · 12-18-2007, 05:32 PM

It makes little difference how you position it, but what really matters is if you have it in an open or closed spot. I do not keep mine in the entertainment center, I keep it outisde of it on the right. I play for hours daily and don't have a problem.

Jim L · 12-18-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dpompeo

i only recently found this out. i thought i broke it.

Sonny · 12-18-2007, 05:42 PM

All 3 of mine sit horizontal always & have ZERO problem's!!! Oh & I dont think it looks ''low rent''.

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12-18-2007, 03:57 PM	#1
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	PS3 Placement? I have recently heard in this forum that the PS3 gets hotter inside when placed vertically. Also, I have heard here that some people that have gone from horizontal to vertical placement have noticed a decrease in fan noise. I have recently switched to vertical and I think I can hear a difference.

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12-18-2007, 04:01 PM	#2
mystiksuicide Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Miami Blu-ray collection:305 Blu-ray reviews:27	I just bought one for my b/f as Christmas present so this question really interest me. Does Sony say which is the best way to place it?

12-18-2007, 04:02 PM	#3
teunis Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Toronto, ON Blu-ray collection:120	Mine's horizontal right now, but only because I moved things around. It will go back to being vertical when i've finally built my entertainment unit. Custom baby.

12-18-2007, 04:02 PM	#4
MacDaddyOJack Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Richmond, VA PSNetwork: MacDaddyOJack Trophy Level: 12(4%) Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	I saw the website, it was a Polish one. You can check it out here. I think the difference was only a couple of degrees centigrade but it appears to be best to keep it horizontal. I have not even had mine heat up to anything other than barely warm yet.

12-18-2007, 04:07 PM	#6
jermwhl Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Virginia	Mine is vertical, always has been, and it doesn't get hot at all. My fan never gets to the point where I can hear it......unless i get up at 1am to get a drink of water and then i can barely hear it since there are no other noises.

12-18-2007, 04:07 PM	#7
MarkMTC Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Dracut, MA Blu-ray collection:326	This is just kinda personal preferance but in my opinion placing it vertical looks pretty low rent.

12-18-2007, 04:08 PM	#8
MacDaddyOJack Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Richmond, VA PSNetwork: MacDaddyOJack Trophy Level: 12(4%) Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	Here are the pics for anyone who can't see the site at work There are temperatures recorded at the bottom of each photo telling you the max temp in each position. Horizontal has a slight edge.

12-18-2007, 04:09 PM	#9
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 always kept mine horizontal and have never experienced heating issues or excessive fan noise. side note Can I just say how much I love Sony's attention to detail and the fact that you can rotate the PS logo to match a vertical or horizontal placement of your system. Fantastic.

12-18-2007, 05:01 PM	#10
Rustmonsteru Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007	I keep mine horizantal but I made little risers for it that keep it an extra 3/4" off the surface. I've had no heat or noise issues.

12-18-2007, 05:20 PM	#12
mystiksuicide Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Miami Blu-ray collection:305 Blu-ray reviews:27	At BB they sell some kind of fan unit is this a good idea? I did buy the 4 year warranty at employee price so I am covered but id rather just have it not break on me. Does the fan actually serve a purpose?

12-18-2007, 05:27 PM	#17
pedigree Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Montreal, Canada	i seriously gotta move mine.. its like under a floating shelf but on a bookcase so it fits perfectly between the two... looks nice but can get hot

12-18-2007, 05:32 PM	#18
Gigantic-Girth Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3	It makes little difference how you position it, but what really matters is if you have it in an open or closed spot. I do not keep mine in the entertainment center, I keep it outisde of it on the right. I play for hours daily and don't have a problem.

12-18-2007, 05:42 PM	#20
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	All 3 of mine sit horizontal always & have ZERO problem's!!! Oh & I dont think it looks ''low rent''.

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