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Modifying PS4

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  • 17-09-2019 2:00pm
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    Niallfitz1
    Registered Users Posts: 260 ✭✭


    is it a good idea or possible to take apart a ps4 and place into a pc shell or could you add a bigger fan to the ps4 for cooling taughts anyone ??


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    Boards.ie: Mark
    Boards.ie Employee Posts: 5,461 ✭✭✭✭✭Boards.ie: Mark
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    Hi there, I've moved your post into its own thread in the PlayStation forum where people may be better able to help.

    How can I? User's guide to some features on the new site



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    bugs
    Registered Users Posts: 1,270 ✭✭✭bugs


    Niallfitz1 wrote: »
    is it a good idea or possible to take apart a ps4 and place into a pc shell or could you add a bigger fan to the ps4 for cooling taughts anyone ??

    If your intent is to get it running cooler/quieter then simply throwing fans at it will see limited results. The original case is designed to manage airflow over low profile and encased heatsinks. If you replace the heatsinks with something more substantial or cool it on water, you'd likely see big cooling gains. Lots of examples of this online to see in action.


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    EoinHef
    Registered Users Posts: 5,572 ✭✭✭EoinHef


    There are tons of modded PS4's out there,some of them are very cool.

    Id want to have a good plan before takin one apart but its definitely doable.


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    Niallfitz1
    Registered Users Posts: 260 ✭✭Niallfitz1


    Mr bugs ya my plan is just to cool and reduce noise of the ps4 so it don't sound like an airplane lol it could take flight.


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    murphyebass
    Registered Users Posts: 5,553 ✭✭✭murphyebass


    Niallfitz1 wrote: »
    Mr bugs ya my plan is just to cool and reduce noise of the ps4 so it don't sound like an airplane lol it could take flight.

    Is it a first gen machine? From day one my og PS4 was sooo loud. And by the time I traded it for a pro I honestly thought it was going to blow up. Was rediculous.

    Maybe it’s not og but just needs to be cleaned. They get very clogged with dust over time and end up noisy as ****.

    The first gen ones were just atrociously noisy in general.


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    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,839 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    Never had a problem with noise on any of my PS4s, to be honest. 1st gen, slim and Pro.


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    Zero-Cool
    Registered Users Posts: 29,498 ✭✭✭✭Zero-Cool


    I have the same problem as you, fans going crazy, sounds like a plane, drowning out sounds from the game. I found this vid yesterday, maybe try it before adding anything to the console.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZfjcOqsZkc


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    PostWoke
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 559 ✭✭✭PostWoke


    Niallfitz1 wrote: »
    Mr bugs ya my plan is just to cool and reduce noise of the ps4 so it don't sound like an airplane lol it could take flight.

    A repaste will do the trick here. People have reported great results from re-applying thermal paste. There should be youtube tutorials around.


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