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Playstation 3 Question

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Yeah...

i have a question with the ps3.

would anything happen if i kept it in a entertainment center?

( sorry for posting here, i didnt wanna register on the ps3 forum )


http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss89/01philip01/IMG_2875.jpg

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss89/01philip01/IMG_2876.jpg

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss89/01philip01/IMG_2874.jpg



Yeah....

tell me if you want a diffrent view of it. And the ps3 would go where the n64 is, i'd make more wholes, or open it lil if needed.		2009-01-27 01:53:00

Author:
01philip01
Posts: 545

Can we have more detail? What do you mean by "entertainment center"?
What is that you fear might happen to the PS3?		2009-01-27 02:22:00

Author:
RangerZero
Posts: 3901

My guess is that he is fearing that the fan/ventilation/cooling system of the PS3 might have trouble if it's kept in an enclosed space.

I think there was something about a minumum recommended clear space to keep around the PS3 so the vents don't get blocked. It might be something like 10cm, but I'm not sure. I keep mine on a table in front of the screen I use.

This thread talking about the The PS3s fan (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=t=8011) might be able to shed some light. 		2009-01-27 05:35:00

Author:
Elbee23
Posts: 1280

Well, am just scared that it might overheat or something, and ill try to get some pictures

its pretty big and my nintendo 64 is in there and it never overheated		2009-01-27 19:39:00

Author:
01philip01
Posts: 545

You can't put your PS3 in the open?

The N64 was never really prone to overheating. Nintendo machines are really well designed for certain aspects like this one.

.		2009-01-27 19:41:00

Author:
RangerZero
Posts: 3901

not really.

because the tv is on this kind of drawer thing
and the tv sits on it, and i could fit a wii there, but ps3 doesnt fit. even when i take out the wii

the drawer is quite large and i'm kinda worryed if i put the ps3 there and overheats or something.		2009-01-27 20:27:00

Author:
01philip01
Posts: 545

What kind of PS3 is it? The newer models run considerably cooler than the older models.2009-01-27 21:13:00

Author:
Risen
Posts: 251

its a 80 gig.
i got it not long ago.		2009-01-27 21:32:00

Author:
01philip01
Posts: 545

You mentionned you'd take pictures. I think it will help judging your case here.2009-01-27 21:56:00

Author:
RangerZero
Posts: 3901

Lol how do i post the pictures. -.-

i know it says insert image but its not on a website like photobucket? o_O		2009-01-27 23:25:00

Author:
01philip01
Posts: 545

I don't know. Just put them on photobucket?2009-01-28 00:07:00

Author:
RangerZero
Posts: 3901

Yeah, you'll have to upload them somewhere and link across. The site doesn't support direct-uploading like that. Servers aren't that strong, after all.

From what it sounds like, you should be fine. Just make sure that the air intakes on the front and the (when vertical) top side have access to fresh air, and that the 'exhaust' along the back has airflow back out, rather than being trapped in there. So in other words, if this 'drawer' you're talking about has a back to it, and it's not significantly deep enough that there can be some solid airflow behind the unit, then you'd be best off leaving the PS3 out, especially for extended usage. Either that or cut off the back end.

Hope that helps. If you didn't get the answer you're looking for, pictures would help clarify.		2009-01-28 06:08:00

Author:
Mark D. Stroyer
Posts: 632

I wouldn't put the machine in any enclosed space really. Keep it out in the open when you are playing. If you put it into a drawer or a cupboard, it will definitely overheat.2009-01-28 06:35:00

Author:
Morrinn3
Posts: 493

its a 80 gig.
i got it not long ago.

If you have media card readers and 4 USB ports on the front, then you have an older model that runs hot and may not work well in any enclosed space. If you have only 2 USB ports and no card readers, you have a newer model and you're not likely to have any issues unless your cabinet has very poor airflow.		2009-01-28 13:47:00

Author:
Risen
Posts: 251

I can tell you that my PS3 did not like it. The PS3 has fairly quite running, with the blu-ray drive being noisest when spinning. When I put mine in an enclosed cab with about 4 inches around it, but very small air inlets into the cab, it would overheat very quickly (about a minute). The fans were very audible. I believe there are 3 levels of fans speed and you will be able to tell when you hit level 3.

I rekon the PS3 needs a lot of fresh air to run quiet so unless your enterainment unit has big holes in, don't do it.		2009-01-28 14:46:00

Author:
staticvoid
Posts: 37

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss89/01philip01/IMG_2875.jpg


http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss89/01philip01/IMG_2876.jpg

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss89/01philip01/IMG_2874.jpg


i always leave the "drawer" or whatever open during use,

( sorry for the mess, )		2009-01-28 15:52:00

Author:
01philip01
Posts: 545

Thanks for the photos, that helps. Just leave a couple inches behind and where the vents are on the PS3, and you'll definitely be fine if you keep the door open when you play.2009-01-28 15:55:00

Author:
Risen
Posts: 251

really? nice

and sorry for the trouble. x_X		2009-01-28 15:57:00

Author:
01philip01
Posts: 545

Yup, my only concern would also be the space behind the machine. Leave the most space you can, most the heat comes out from the back.

.		2009-01-28 16:57:00

Author:
RangerZero
Posts: 3901

Actually, pretty much all the heat comes out the back vents, with very little radiated from other spots on the body, from what my experience has been.

The pictures were essentially what I was thinking of. It looks like you should do fine with that width and height of the box, just make sure to pull the PS3 up to the front of the shelf for maximum airflow behind it. Try that and see how it works out. If worst comes to worst, you should be able to get by if you rotate the unit to the side so the intake on the vertical top is facing out, and you can turn it back when out of use.		2009-01-28 17:20:00

Author:
Mark D. Stroyer
Posts: 632

so you mean if it heats up i should make it stand verticaly?2009-01-28 18:39:00

Author:
01philip01
Posts: 545

Not vertically, just rotate it around. So instead of the front end of it facing the front, with the disc slot, USB ports, and all that, that faces to the side. And then the side with the air intake slats faces forward.2009-01-28 20:45:00

Author:
Mark D. Stroyer
Posts: 632

oh okay, Thanks2009-01-28 20:47:00

Author:
01philip01
Posts: 545

The pictured added to the first post show too small a space in front of the TV, as you say. You might possibly get away with it being in the cupboard, but you pretty much HAVE to have it's own shelf, have it as far forward as you can get, and the make sure the doors are open whenever the PS3 is on.

If someone forgets or does not know and closes the door for any length of time while the PS3 is on, you are at risk of the PS3 overheating and killing itself.

That might not have been so bad in the days of corded controllers, as you had to open drawers to connect things, but the PS3's main controllers are wireless. I can just see someone not knowing better, trying to be neat, closing the doors with it on, and costing you several hundred dollars. That would just be horrible.

It would just be easier not to put it in, to be honest. Perhaps if you got a small coffee table and put it on top of one of those next to the TV?		2009-01-29 04:17:00

Author:
Elbee23
Posts: 1280

The PS3 has overheat protection and should shut itself down if it gets too hot.

If you have the newer 80GB model, I really doubt you'll have a problem. They run MUCH cooler than the older models that people complained/worried about.		2009-01-29 15:43:00

Author:
Risen
Posts: 251

The PS3 has overheat protection and should shut itself down if it gets too hot.

If you have the newer 80GB model, I really doubt you'll have a problem. They run MUCH cooler than the older models that people complained/worried about.

All machine does but that doesn't prevent them from overheating. The best advice is always to NOT trust the machines too much.

The main problems the PS3 are having right now IS an overheated motherboard making it bind and then some connections are lost. Second are the problem with a faulty BD drive. This and the PS3 is having some really well-made cooling system.

Always using your electronics like they were a bit less well made ALWAYS help.		2009-01-29 18:33:00

Author:
RangerZero
Posts: 3901

The pictured added to the first post show too small a space in front of the TV, as you say. You might possibly get away with it being in the cupboard, but you pretty much HAVE to have it's own shelf, have it as far forward as you can get, and the make sure the doors are open whenever the PS3 is on.

If someone forgets or does not know and closes the door for any length of time while the PS3 is on, you are at risk of the PS3 overheating and killing itself.

That might not have been so bad in the days of corded controllers, as you had to open drawers to connect things, but the PS3's main controllers are wireless. I can just see someone not knowing better, trying to be neat, closing the doors with it on, and costing you several hundred dollars. That would just be horrible.

It would just be easier not to put it in, to be honest. Perhaps if you got a small coffee table and put it on top of one of those next to the TV?

Lol no one will close the drawer when ps3 is on, cuz ill make sure

and i cant put it on a coffee table because my bed not very far from it,

if u you cant tell, i was standing on the bed while taking the pictures.

and would anything happen if its on standby and the doors are closed?		2009-01-30 01:18:00

Author:
01philip01
Posts: 545

and would anything happen if its on standby and the doors are closed?

Would probably overheat at some point if your drawer cuts enough air circulation. But me thinks it would take a long time or maybe never happen.		2009-01-30 18:39:00

Author:
RangerZero
Posts: 3901

i can always add wholes and the doors have like a pretty big amount of space from eachother2009-01-30 20:44:00

Author:
01philip01
Posts: 545

i can always add wholes and the doors have like a pretty big amount of space from eachother

I guess you simply should pivote your PS3 when you play with it. lol		2009-01-30 20:49:00

Author:
RangerZero
Posts: 3901

I guess you simply should pivote your PS3 when you play with it. lol

pivote?

Lol Whats that?		2009-01-30 20:50:00

Author:
01philip01
Posts: 545

Sorry!!!

I meant "rotate".

lol		2009-01-30 20:51:00

Author:
RangerZero
Posts: 3901

Lol.


i kinda meant will it over heat when its on standby even when theres some holes in a back, and some air coming in from the front?		2009-01-30 20:52:00

Author:
01philip01
Posts: 545

Lol.


i kinda meant will it over heat when its on standby even when theres some holes in a back, and some air coming in from the front?

Prolly wouldn't. You fear to leave it on with your door closed? I personally leave it on standby with a clothe on it and I have no probs.

.		2009-01-30 21:17:00

Author:
RangerZero
Posts: 3901

Standby uses a very minimal, negligible amount of power, just enough so that it responds to button presses to come online. (And also remote play turn-on.) You're talking not much more power than a graphing calculator, and you chances of any head building in that state is absolutely none.

Seriously, you're fine. No need to freak out.		2009-01-30 21:20:00

Author:
Mark D. Stroyer
Posts: 632

Yeah i know ^

and why a clothe? ROFL		2009-01-30 22:10:00

Author:
01philip01
Posts: 545

Yeah i know ^

and why a clothe? ROFL

Call me crazy but it's to minimise dust. Seriously it works pretty good.		2009-01-30 22:13:00

Author:
RangerZero
Posts: 3901

I think that it is a moderately good spot to put it, even though you should watch so that it does not overheat. Use that Dustbuster, or other canned air products that you can buy from your general store, or electronic store.2009-01-30 22:24:00

Author:
Zorez
Posts: 83

oh and is it worth making a holes in the back for the ps3?

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss89/01philip01/IMG_2877.jpg

its not a very clear picture but thats the back 		2009-01-31 14:01:00

Author:
01philip01
Posts: 545

Like I said, there's really not much need to be concerned about this. You should have plenty enough airflow as it is just through the cabinet itself, and if anything does come down, it's a simple fix to turn it around.2009-01-31 17:47:00

Author:
Mark D. Stroyer
Posts: 632

Simply turn your PS3 around buddy. We promise we won't laugh at you while you play.2009-01-31 21:48:00

Author:
RangerZero
Posts: 3901

Simply turn your PS3 around buddy. We promise we won't laugh at you while you play.

thats what they all say xD		2009-05-24 21:55:00

Author:
01philip01
Posts: 545


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