PlayStation-Fi

[ingwe]

Originally Posted by craiglester

it's like 8-10 feet away, and i'd say it's definitely noticeable. I'm thinking it might be the older models are just noisier.

Did some googling (procrastination ftw). It seems this is a common problem with the 40 gig.

Replacing The Fans In My 40gig Ps3 - Scenyx Entertainment Community

[leftnose]

Buy a can of compressed air and blow it through the vents in the case. As they age, dust will accumulate inside causing the fan to run faster. I sit about 6 feet from my 40GB model and, while I can hear it, it's not intrusive.

[craiglester]

I already gave it a good cleaning. did some googling myself, seems the newer models use a smaller processor core and dropped some of the legacy chips, resulting in lower power consumption. Less power - less heat, less fan noise...

hmm i might have to tootle down to Circuit City and pick up a new model to compare it to this weekend. I should be able to return the new one if i don't like it right? 30 days satisfaction guarantee and all that

Fankly as is, it's a non starter for me for Home theater use.. oh well.


Update..!!

I just tried a new 80GB system from Costco, and it's not a great deal quieter.. I think i just have overly sensitive ears.. mind you i'm the guy who had to keep the kitchen door closed or the noise of the refidgerator annoys me.. and I can hear the flourescent light bulb in this room.

Well, who wants to buy a 60GB PS3?

Oh and I'm returning the new one too.. even that was too loud for my tastes, if that gives you an idea how fussy I am

[uhcmos1]

There we go, I fixed that for you. NTSC has the chip, as does the old 20 GB.

[Audio-Omega]

GTA IV gives me motion sickness. Has anyone else experienced the same ?

[Zida]

no, but i have noticed it induce awesomeness :P

[Zida]

edit: nevermind, this probably isnt a good place for this

[armoured]

lol