bottom of the PS3 gets hot in less than an hour. Is it normal or not?

I'm worry cause I've noticed that the bottom of my PS3 is getting very hot in less than an hour. What should i do? Is this a problem? I'm getting tired of having problems with my PS3, My first one was a 40GB and the touch panelwasn'tworking, i sent it to Sony and received a refurbished after that i bought a 80GB model which i sent last June for a problem with the disc slot and now I'm noticing this.

I woul like to know if yours are like this and if there's something wrong with my system and yes it is well ventilated.

i have honestly never touched the bottom of my ps3 when i have been using it. I would imagine it would get quite hot. Maybe you are being a little paranoid?thetruespin

It's normal.
just make sure you cool it down,
or dont play to long.
it's like when a lap top gets hot.
or the back of your computer gets hot,

it's not GOOD,
but it's not like you can do anything.

Mine is ice cool.

Where do you keep your PS3:question:

Mine is ice cool.

Where do you keep your PS3:question:

IbnLaAhad

Mine is ice cool.

Where do you keep your PS3:question:

IbnLaAhad

I wouldnt worry if I were you. It cleary states in the manual that the product may become hot under general use.... Unless it's extremely hot (untouchable) then it isnt a problem.

I wouldnt worry if I were you. It cleary states in the manual that the product may become hot under general use.... Unless it's extremely hot (untouchable) then it isnt a problem.

GANGSTASAN

i have honestly never touched the bottom of my ps3 when i have been using it. I would imagine it would get quite hot. Maybe you are being a little paranoid?thetruespin

Worrying about a $300 electronic getting very hot after an hour is not paranoia.

If you play too long it will over heat and then just shut off. Nothing bad will really happen other than maybe losing what ever you were doing.gbpackers94

[QUOTE="gbpackers94"]If you play too long it will over heat and then just shut off. Nothing bad will really happen other than maybe losing what ever you were doing.soulreaper-4

[QUOTE="soulreaper-4"][QUOTE="gbpackers94"]If you play too long it will over heat and then just shut off. Nothing bad will really happen other than maybe losing what ever you were doing.gbpackers94

*sigh* Don't worry your PS3 is fine. Everyones PS3 gets hot. Don't forget, it's a system. ;)

*sigh* Don't worry your PS3 is fine. Everyones PS3 gets hot. Don't forget, it's a system. ;)

Furi-Kun

Mine gets hot, but not unbearably hot. But thats because I leave mine on all day, and turn it off at night.

[QUOTE="Furi-Kun"]

*sigh* Don't worry your PS3 is fine. Everyones PS3 gets hot. Don't forget, it's a system. ;)

soulreaper-4

Usually there isn't a need to worry about the fan. Mine has gotten a little bit louder, but it's not that noticable. If your system shuts down, then there might be a problem. :(

Don't fret. The PS3 warns you if it overheats. I've played my PS3 (80 GB) for 7 hours before, and when I touch it's not that much hotter than it is after one hour. And if you are really worried, still being paranoind, you can get an intercooler. But since it's a fatty, your fan should be enough.

I'm worry cause I've noticed that the bottom of my PS3 is getting very hot in less than an hour. What should i do? Is this a problem? I'm getting tired of having problems with my PS3, My first one was a 40GB and the touch panelwasn'tworking, i sent it to Sony and received a refurbished after that i bought a 80GB model which i sent last June for a problem with the disc slot and now I'm noticing this.

I woul like to know if yours are like this and if there's something wrong with my system and yes it is well ventilated.

soulreaper-4

u can control everything from the controller so touch pad isnt needed....but yeah what i do with the PS3 when its lied down i take old CD cases that i dont like anymore and put each of the four corners on those four CDs so it can get some air under there and all....plus have a fan on in the room that you play your PS3...

I want more opinions.soulreaper-4

after playing it what I do is I put in iced cold water then let it dry out.

after playing it what I do is I put in iced cold water then let it dry out.

SophaerLam

[QUOTE="SophaerLam"]

after playing it what I do is I put in iced cold water then let it dry out.

soulreaper-4

:(

it's normal

well that is where the heatsink is so its going to be pretty hot, don't worry about it unless it starts over heating and shutting off.

[QUOTE="soulreaper-4"][QUOTE="SophaerLam"]

after playing it what I do is I put in iced cold water then let it dry out.

Furi-Kun

:(

Ooh hangman, I love hangman.

It really depends where you put it, Ive left my PS3 on for 24 hours before in an open room, touched the back and it was only warm, yet after leaving it in a cabinet for 3-4 hours it began to really heat up. If your really scared you can buy a fan fo cheapwhich slips on just fine :).

I doubt theres a problem. Afterall, most electronic machines do get hot after use.

*sigh* Don't worry your PS3 is fine. Everyones PS3 gets hot. Don't forget, it's a system. ;)

Furi-Kun

[QUOTE="Furi-Kun"]

*sigh* Don't worry your PS3 is fine. Everyones PS3 gets hot. Don't forget, it's a system. ;)

GANGSTASAN

im not sure about the HDD bottom cause I use my PS3 vertically but

Also is it a good idea to have a conolse on a glass table ?