nope, the cardboard box does not add more heat, as long as it is not so much fuzzy, that it blocks the vents, if it is smooth then it is perfectly ok... :)
I personally wouldn't on the off change that the box catches fire if the ps3's heat gets especially bad, but then again I am overly paranoid. If the box yields under the PS3's weight it would probably do so slowly, so the console isn't subjected to a high drop
If you're ok with a cardboard box you're obviously not into decore (my girlie would not allow that in the living room) - Use a milk crate instead. Strong support, and airflow underneath the unit where most of the heat syncs are located. You won't get very good air under the machine using a cardboard box, and that's key. I advocate using spacers (a game case on either side will do) to create at least a half-inch air gap under your machine. A milk crate will allow similar air access to the underside of the PS3. And, get it off the floor.
will i use 4 Small Wooden cubes used for kids learning,i put one on each corner ,they lift the a good amount off the ground and in the same time they are super staple since they r cubed and holding the corners,now my ps3 is always super cool
will i use 4 Small Wooden cubes used for kids learning,i put one on each corner ,they lift the a good amount off the ground and in the same time they are super stable since they r cubed and holding the corners,now my ps3 is always super coolS1NG3D
Bingo, m'friend. Bingo! I reccomend this for everyone. That's how I can leave my PS3 powered up and online all the time. I have had SO many people challenge me on my claim of leaving my console on 24/7 (and no one from these forums on my friends list ever backs my statement up by saying "Yeah, I notice he's always on" - I still love them anyway)... But it really works.
It should be noted that when I'm not gaming I don't leave a game running, as even an attraction animation screen can cause the disc to spin on occasion, so if I don't have to work that part of the system, I certainly don't. But yeah... You can do a lot when theirs enough air.
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