Clip-on intercooler for PS3 - Blu-ray Forum

SundayDuffer · 03-14-2007, 06:19 PM

I have been using a small fan for my PS3..that seemed to help with the freezing/pausing problem. Now that Nyko is coming with this intercooler attachment...I think i will pick one up as soon as it hits the market.

http://www.nyko.com/nyko/products/?i=93

Thanos417 · 03-14-2007, 06:23 PM

It was suppose to hit the market in January, but has been delayed several times, the latest release date is April 15th, so we will see....

dialog_gvf · 03-14-2007, 06:26 PM

Interesting. The PS/3 outputs air on the right side/top and this is attached to the rear of the unit. So, is it an air PUSHER?

Gary

Gremal · 03-14-2007, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SundayDuffer

I have been using a small fan for my PS3..that seemed to help with the freezing/pausing problem. Now that Nyko is coming with this intercooler attachment...I think i will pick one up as soon as it hits the market.

http://www.nyko.com/nyko/products/?i=93

Thanks for the heads-up. I have noticed the PS3 runs very hot. Haven't experienced any freezing/pausing problems, but with record high temps here and summer just around the corner I will definitely pick up one of these attachments. Hope it is available soon.

SundayDuffer · 03-14-2007, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dialog_gvf

Interesting. The PS/3 outputs air on the right side/top and this is attached to the rear of the unit. So, is it an air PUSHER?

Gary

If you open up the PDF on the site...a bigger image is there. This cooler looks like a tray..the whole PS3 will just fit tightly inside this cooler. 5 fans with customized speed control? That is cool.

dialog_gvf · 03-14-2007, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SundayDuffer

If you open up the PDF on the site...a bigger image is there. This cooler looks like a tray..the whole PS3 will just fit tightly inside this cooler. 5 fans with customized speed control? That is cool.

Yes, you're right. It goes over the right/top outlet too. It's such a clean fit it wasn't obvious from the small pic.

It does look cool. I wonder how quiet it would be, and whether it would only push a lot when it needs to.

Gary

Gremal · 03-14-2007, 07:26 PM

If you scroll to the bottom of that PDF, it refers to a single, inner and master version with 1, 5 and 20 fans, respectively. The 5-fan version weighs almost 9 lbs and the 20-fan version weighs almost 40 lbs! This will significantly change the PS3...or am I reading the PDF wrong.

Amon37 · 03-14-2007, 08:04 PM

It's always 76 to 78 degrees in my house during the summer so high temps outside don't factor at all for me. My PS3 is never overheating, I feel hot air blowing out of the fan which is normal.

SundayDuffer · 03-14-2007, 08:40 PM

Mine was runninng pretty hot til i put a small fan next to it.

Anyhow...i looked it up...the Nyko will run $29.99.
And i have also found another version of cooler for the PS3 made by Pelican...couldn't find any specs on it, but GameStop will have it in tomorrow for $39.99.

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?...ct%5Fid=802609

Blackraven · 03-15-2007, 08:12 AM

The shift to 65nm process for the hardware components is by itself already enough to reduce heat and noise.

This fan is not needed at all (unless you own a PS3 that has 90nm parts in it)

Gremal · 03-15-2007, 05:02 PM

How do you know what size your parts are?

shido · 03-15-2007, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackraven

The shift to 65nm process for the hardware components is by itself already enough to reduce heat and noise.

This fan is not needed at all (unless you own a PS3 that has 90nm parts in it)

Do you mean 360? I haven't heard anything about the PS3 changing specs like that, but the 360 supposedly is.

Gamekid · 03-15-2007, 07:12 PM

I've never had a cooling problem with any video game system that I've had. Maybe I'm just lucky.

blurayistheway · 03-15-2007, 07:40 PM

be aware that some intercooling fans void warranties. For example there was a fan for the 360 that would melt at the power source and become essentially glued to the sysem. plus they take power away from the system...

zxvfrr41 · 03-15-2007, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Gremal

How do you know what size your parts are?

When you get out of the shower, look in the mirror.

buckshot · 03-15-2007, 08:28 PM

I called gamestop and the guy on the line told me that the ps3 and xbox both have parts that will be damaged or altered to prove a cooler was used. they also said that the 2 companies that make the coolers, nyko and pellican, don't make a very good quality product.

i'm interested if a usb powered laptop cooler would make a difference. they just sit underneath the device leaving no marks. plus it could run off the usb ports on the ps3. has anyone tried that or could they?

movies3 · 03-15-2007, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Amon37

It's always 76 to 78 degrees in my house during the summer so high temps outside don't factor at all for me. My PS3 is never overheating, I feel hot air blowing out of the fan which is normal.

yes same with me, my ps3 never gets hot at all.

Gamekid · 03-15-2007, 09:07 PM

Not to offend anyone that uses a cooling fan, but how can you run into heating problems. Unless you block the vents, I don't see how you can have a heating problem.

Gremal · 03-15-2007, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by zxvfrr41

When you get out of the shower, look in the mirror.

Ok, guess I set myself up for that.

Seriously, when you guys run your PS3 for games or BD, put your hand on the top of the chassis near the rear right-hand side and tell me that's not hot. You could easily fry an egg on the cell processor. Runs hot as hell.

SundayDuffer · 03-15-2007, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckshot

I called gamestop and the guy on the line told me that the ps3 and xbox both have parts that will be damaged or altered to prove a cooler was used. they also said that the 2 companies that make the coolers, nyko and pellican, don't make a very good quality product.

i'm interested if a usb powered laptop cooler would make a difference. they just sit underneath the device leaving no marks. plus it could run off the usb ports on the ps3. has anyone tried that or could they?

Perhaps one of those notebook coolpads should work.

http://www.hardcoreware.net/reviews/review-212-1.htm

03-14-2007, 06:19 PM	#1
SundayDuffer Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:San Jose, CA	Clip-on intercooler for PS3 I have been using a small fan for my PS3..that seemed to help with the freezing/pausing problem. Now that Nyko is coming with this intercooler attachment...I think i will pick one up as soon as it hits the market. http://www.nyko.com/nyko/products/?i=93

03-15-2007, 08:28 PM	#16
buckshot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Location:san die ego Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	warranty worries I called gamestop and the guy on the line told me that the ps3 and xbox both have parts that will be damaged or altered to prove a cooler was used. they also said that the 2 companies that make the coolers, nyko and pellican, don't make a very good quality product. i'm interested if a usb powered laptop cooler would make a difference. they just sit underneath the device leaving no marks. plus it could run off the usb ports on the ps3. has anyone tried that or could they?

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03-14-2007, 06:23 PM	#2
Thanos417 Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Glenside, PA Blu-ray collection:10 Trading Score:13	It was suppose to hit the market in January, but has been delayed several times, the latest release date is April 15th, so we will see....

03-14-2007, 06:26 PM	#3
dialog_gvf Moderator Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:320	Interesting. The PS/3 outputs air on the right side/top and this is attached to the rear of the unit. So, is it an air PUSHER? Gary

03-14-2007, 07:26 PM	#7
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	If you scroll to the bottom of that PDF, it refers to a single, inner and master version with 1, 5 and 20 fans, respectively. The 5-fan version weighs almost 9 lbs and the 20-fan version weighs almost 40 lbs! This will significantly change the PS3...or am I reading the PDF wrong.

03-14-2007, 08:04 PM	#8
Amon37 Power Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:USA,Arizona PSNetwork: Amon37	It's always 76 to 78 degrees in my house during the summer so high temps outside don't factor at all for me. My PS3 is never overheating, I feel hot air blowing out of the fan which is normal.

03-14-2007, 08:40 PM	#9
SundayDuffer Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:San Jose, CA	Mine was runninng pretty hot til i put a small fan next to it. Anyhow...i looked it up...the Nyko will run $29.99. And i have also found another version of cooler for the PS3 made by Pelican...couldn't find any specs on it, but GameStop will have it in tomorrow for $39.99. http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?...ct%5Fid=802609

03-15-2007, 08:12 AM	#10
Blackraven Expert Member Member since:Jan 2005 Location:Makati, Philippines	The shift to 65nm process for the hardware components is by itself already enough to reduce heat and noise. This fan is not needed at all (unless you own a PS3 that has 90nm parts in it)

03-15-2007, 05:02 PM	#11
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	How do you know what size your parts are?

03-15-2007, 07:12 PM	#13
Gamekid Power Member Member since:Feb 2006	I've never had a cooling problem with any video game system that I've had. Maybe I'm just lucky.

03-15-2007, 07:40 PM	#14
blurayistheway Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:colorado	be aware that some intercooling fans void warranties. For example there was a fan for the 360 that would melt at the power source and become essentially glued to the sysem. plus they take power away from the system...

03-15-2007, 09:07 PM	#18
Gamekid Power Member Member since:Feb 2006	Not to offend anyone that uses a cooling fan, but how can you run into heating problems. Unless you block the vents, I don't see how you can have a heating problem.

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