Can anyone recommend a good PS3 Cooler product?

lanod2407

I've a PS3 that overheats giving me YLOD - and I'm in the middle of fixing it for the 2nd time. Can anyone recommend a really good cooling product that works?
I can see many of them on eBay, but would appreciate it if anyone has a unit that works well.

Thanks

Paul MCM

I bought a PS3 cooling fan off ebay last year and to be honest it was a complete waste of money. Its really loud when you plug it in and will drive you mad.

Paul MCM

This is something like the one I bought.

http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-COOLING-COOLER-2-FAN-FOR-SONY-PLAYSTATION3-PS-3-PS3_W0QQitemZ220551201123QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVideo_Games_Accessories?hash=item3359e04163

noodler

I just open my window, maybe leave the radiator on. My ps3 heats up the room quickly. anyway.

eddhorse

Paul MCM wrote: »

This is something like the one I bought.

http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-COOLING-COOLER-2-FAN-FOR-SONY-PLAYSTATION3-PS-3-PS3_W0QQitemZ220551201123QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVideo_Games_Accessories?hash=item3359e04163

Looks good, is it noisy?

On closer inspection to your previous post its loud, sorry

super_furry

Don't those cooling fans cause more problems than they solve, drawing power from the USB? I know that's true of the 360 fans.

NotorietyH

I shove a Cornetto in the disc drive occasionally.

Ciaran500

Buy a can of compressed air and blow all the dust out of the inside of it, no need for extra cooling.

Varik

after cleaning it make sure the vents have space.

projectmayhem

Don't shove the PS3 in a small, unventilated area. Problem solved.

It's built to last (for the most part) and can easily deal with heat. I would say a lot of heat-related problems arise because people are sticking their PS3's inside cupboards and nooks/crannies. Mine sits on the floor in an open area. Lets it blow all that hot air away very easily...

crocko

http://cgi.ebay.ie/PS3-Talismoon-Whisper-Fan-Mod-19-Blades-Avoid-YLOD-/350430671154?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameAccessories_VideoGameAccessories_JN&hash=item51974bb132

This cooling fan replaces the PS3 original fan and works a treat:)

Myrddin

projectmayhem wrote: »

It's built to last

Not really, the PS3 & 360 have shockingly bad failure rates.

Grumpypants

projectmayhem wrote: »

Don't shove the PS3 in a small, unventilated area. Problem solved.

It's built to last (for the most part) and can easily deal with heat. I would say a lot of heat-related problems arise because people are sticking their PS3's inside cupboards and nooks/crannies. Mine sits on the floor in an open area. Lets it blow all that hot air away very easily...

Your alive !!! Haven't seen you post in months !


OP The cooling fans do little, make sure it has plenty of room around the vents and they are clear of dust. I have herd that a YLOD fix only lasts a few months anyway.

GEasy

I had my ps3 in the open for just less than 2 years . It was left on a desk beside the tv . Nothing to obstruct the air flow and it never had dust on it . I still managed to get the ylod which is pretty disappointing.