Best cooling fan / system for PS3?

[BuMMiE]

I have the 60gb PS3 and it makes a lot of noise and gets pretty hot. I put it in an open area that allows it to get as much air as it needs for cooling. Does anyone know of a good solution or which cooling fan is recommended the most? Thanks

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

you shouldn't need additional cooling unless it's in a cabinet...

 

[SneakyStuff]

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
you shouldn't need additional cooling unless it's in a cabinet...

PS3 failure rate is under 1% according to Sony. You should be fine there, as for the noise not much you can do without voiding your warranty.

Supporting PC World article for the 1% claim

 

[DaveSimmons]

Some people claim it rus cooler & quieter if placed vertically instead of horizantally, you can try that. If memory serves the side vent is right side so it would be left side down.

 

[SOSTrooper]

I placed an Antec laptop cooler underneath the PS3 for a few months now, just to get some airflow going.

 

[abhinit90]

the third party products usually do more harm than good..........

 

[hans030390]

The best cooling system/fan is the PS3 itself. Nothing else is needed.

Perhaps you should call Sony about it?

 

[Calculator83]

Originally posted by: hans030390
The best cooling system/fan is the PS3 itself. Nothing else is needed.

Perhaps you should call Sony about it?

For the PS3 you just need ambient temp control. I had it next to my computer, "P180", and i noticed the aluminum panels on the ps3 side was very toasty. So i had a small desk fan blowing air at the area, and both were cold to the touch.