A good fan for the PS3 slim?

Hi, I have decided to get a PS3 Slim with 120 GB this Christmas and decided it would be wise to get a fan to attach/put next to it to prevent overheating. I saw that indeed people do make fans specifically for the PS3, after searching on Amazon:

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http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dvideogames&field-keywords=ps3+slim+fan&x=0&y=0

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...But I'm not sure which one is good, because they all seem to have mixed reviews/no reviews at all. I don't believe Sony makes them, (Our systems would NEVER overheat!) but can anyone recommend/give me a link to a great fan for the PS3 slim for me that is hopefully 25 dollars or less? Thanks!

Hi, I have decided to get a PS3 Slim with 120 GB this Christmas and decided it would be wise to get a fan to attach/put next to it to prevent overheating. I saw that indeed people do make fans specifically for the PS3, after searching on Amazon:

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http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dvideogames&field-keywords=ps3+slim+fan&x=0&y=0

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...But I'm not sure which one is good, because they all seem to have mixed reviews/no reviews at all. I don't believe Sony makes them, (Our systems would NEVER overheat!) but can anyone recommend/give me a link to a great fan for the PS3 slim for me that is hopefully 25 dollars or less? Thanks!

MrSaturn33

You really do NOT need to add a fan to the Slim.

The things run very cool, especially compared to my 60gig launch unit. My 250gig slim runs quiet as a hummingbirdy.

None of these newer model consoles whether Xbox 360, PS3, or Nintendo Wii require these gimmicky aftermarket fans. They were built without them so it's obvious that they are not needed. Hardware needs to heat up to a certain extent, but not overheat. You should not be worried about your PS3 overheating. If it is, you better call Sony.

Well i got a fan attactment on my fat ps3 only because its fan would always be on full speed so now that fan on the back helped it a bit.
On the slim i dont think it really needs one.

I heard once that one of those intercoolers melted being attached to a 360, so I can't say I'd recommend the PS3 counterpart.

ive had my ps3 slim since christmas and it never overheated. it gets hot yes but not to the piont where it might breakevilmaster2424

http://www.nyko.com/products/product-detail/?name=Intercooler+Slim

With summer coming up you never know. especially if you don't have an AC, also this ones only $20.

the slim is perfect why spend money on a system that doesnt need that attachment save the money and get a game.

OK, no more worrying about a fan for the PS3 slim! I think it was the older model that needed it more. Either way, thanks, guys!

microsoft didnt make the ps3 lol

The Slim doesn't require a fan, I've had mine nearly a year and it's perfectly fine, it runs quietly and it doesn't get hot.MushroomWig

This right here.

The slim can get pretty warm in the back but its supposed to. The power unit and vents are back there so its completey normal. You could run the slim for days and it would still be okay.

Yeah, it's not really needed. I got my slim about 6 months ago, have left it running on folding@home for a couple days at a time.. never really felt that hot. Also, I got a fan stand for my 360, and after a couple weeks it got loud as hell, and after a month it didn't work. I also bought one for my Wii (like an idiot) and had the exact same problem. I wouldn't worry about it.

a vertical stand and anything that will circulate air in you gaming area will be suffecient.