PS3 "SuperSlim" operate cooler than Slim model?

Wanting to purchase a PS3 for Last of Us, Uncharted, Nba 2k13, and maybe CODBLOPS 2. My experience with Sony consoles has not been overly positive. I have owned many consoles going back to the Atari 2600, and they all are still in working condidtion, except for my 2 psones, Dreamcast, and PS2. Those all failed on me, but I know others who have had great luck with PS2 especially. I have played a Slim version and must admit it does get really hot. I have also seen it shut down due to heat on a few occasions. According to Endless Electronics. org , the Slim actually runs hotter than the original, and 20-30% of their repair business is now PS3 Slim models. That does not make me feel better about my purchase.

Does anyone have a new model yet? I have read several reviews, and not one of them have mentioned whether it runs any cooler. Not sure if they shrunk the CPU/GPU again or if 45nm is the smallest available. I am not a huge fan of the aesthetics of the new machine, but if it runs cooler and will last longer, then okay.

One last question, do the ps3 systems get as hot running netflix and/or DVD/Blu Ray movies?

Thanks in advance.

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer. And yes, my ps2 failure was indeed disc read error. I read somewhere where the ps3 uses quite a bit of power to run movies and programs, so that would make sense for it to run just as hot. The power was something like 4-5x what a standard bluray player uses to play movies.

Thanks again.

Anyone else with personal experience on slim/superslim?

Hmm wierd about your ps2. Those things could go to hell and back and still work.....twice.

The slim model is more reliable than the fat model. With that said, you will need to keep it in a well ventalated area, and keep it dusted outside and in the HDD compartment or else it will get to hot and fail on you in due time.

I have no idea about the super slim model. Maybe they just made it more compact for reasons unknown.

I'm pretty sure the current slim model runs cool enough. I remember my 60GB could literally warm up an entire room whereas the latest slim felt mildly warm to the touch and could not be used as a heater :P

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer. And yes, my ps2 failure was indeed disc read error. I read somewhere where the ps3 uses quite a bit of power to run movies and programs, so that would make sense for it to run just as hot. The power was something like 4-5x what a standard bluray player uses to play movies.

Thanks again.

Anyone else with personal experience on slim/superslim?

dewc1

ps2's disc read error was pretty much easy to fix. All you need to do is clean its lens. I clean mine and it works 100 percent except those blue disc thing.

For me i love my ps3 but making those slim models gives me the creeps. Sorry peaople but i already known after PSX/PSONE, PS2/Slim tkat the ps3 will also have a slim version but now super slim is just insane!. Taking peoples money for the same stuff just smaler and a little bit tuned is bad and just bad and MS is making the same and this has to stop. I am no conspiration man or something like it but if you have a ps3 and want to pay extra to buy the super slim is just crazy. Peace&love. PS: it is of course just my opinion but i would like you to wright me why i am wrong or if i am right :)

The current slim model does a good job of trying to keep the system cool

Get Slim, had mine for 2 years now. Before i use 4-6 hours a day.

For me i love my ps3 but making those slim models gives me the creeps. Sorry peaople but i already known after PSX/PSONE, PS2/Slim tkat the ps3 will also have a slim version but now super slim is just insane!. Taking peoples money for the same stuff just smaler and a little bit tuned is bad and just bad and MS is making the same and this has to stop. I am no conspiration man or something like it but if you have a ps3 and want to pay extra to buy the super slim is just crazy. Peace&love. PS: it is of course just my opinion but i would like you to wright me why i am wrong or if i am right :)

Mar_Sama

Does anyone else have experience with the new model? They are not yet in stores in my town, but I know some have them already.

Dont know about running cooler but in the ign unboxing video they said Sony mentioned its supposed to run a bit louder then the current slim. I doubt it'll run cooler though. Less space for ventilation more chances of overheating. It was like that from fat PS2 to slim PS2 and from fat PS3 to current slim PS3. This one will probably overheat more easily. I just bought a current slim before they're replaced by the new ones. For roughly the same a super slim 12gb will cost (229 euros) I bought a current 160gb slim plus GT5... way better of a deal if you ask meVatusus

Same here-I just picked up a brand new current model 320Gb slim,with move starter bundle thrown in,Sorcerer game and Blu ray film Karate Kid for roughly £45 less than the stand alone new super slim 500gb.

For me i love my ps3 but making those slim models gives me the creeps. Sorry peaople but i already known after PSX/PSONE, PS2/Slim tkat the ps3 will also have a slim version but now super slim is just insane!. Taking peoples money for the same stuff just smaler and a little bit tuned is bad and just bad and MS is making the same and this has to stop. I am no conspiration man or something like it but if you have a ps3 and want to pay extra to buy the super slim is just crazy. Peace&love. PS: it is of course just my opinion but i would like you to wright me why i am wrong or if i am right :)

Mar_Sama

Does anyone else have experience with the new model? They are not yet in stores in my town, but I know some have them already.

dewc1

thanks for your response. My entertainment center has a shelf under the tv with about 8" of clearance to the top and around 8" on either side. the back is closed in, however. Would I have overheating issues with this new model do you think?

Hmm wierd about your ps2. Those things could go to hell and back and still work.....twice.

The slim model is more reliable than the fat model. With that said, you will need to keep it in a well ventalated area, and keep it dusted outside and in the HDD compartment or else it will get to hot and fail on you in due time.

I have no idea about the super slim model. Maybe they just made it more compact for reasons unknown.

ristactionjakso

Seriously my Fat PS2 was jumped on by toddlers dropped down stairs had soda being spilled all over it and much more that thing was still kicking until the day I sold it. I only wish the PS3 was the same I'm so worried about the damn thing I dust it every week and keep it on a shelf so high I need a stool to reach it.

I bought a new slim and I had it running all night, and it seemed to be very cool and quiet. However, download speed seems to go sooo slow.

thanks for your response. My entertainment center has a shelf under the tv with about 8" of clearance to the top and around 8" on either side. the back is closed in, however. Would I have overheating issues with this new model do you think?

dewc1