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ps3newb1080 · #1 05-12-2007, 10:58 PM

you guys think the ps3 intercooler coming out in a couple days is worth the 30 dollars or no? by the description(seen below) on ebgames seems like 30 dollars could go a long way for this one.

Reduce the internal operating temperature of the PS3 while prolonging the consoles lifespan. The PS3 Intercooler is a snap on cooling attachment that easily connects to the system to significantly reduce the internal heat of the console. The PS3 Intercooler provides increased air flow throughout the system which allows the internal circuitry to perform at cooler temperatures and last longer. No internal modification of the system is required. A pass through power connection utilizes the existing PS3 power supply negating the need for an extra AC adaptor. The unit also powers on and off automatically with system and the intercoolers small size will fit in tight spaces like entertainment centers with your sysem displayed in either horizontal or vertical format.

JasonSmithy · #2 05-13-2007, 12:40 AM

the ps3 does not get hot no matter how long you have it on.........only one side where the fans are, is where it gets hot..............................................b ut thats because of the fans =/

waste of money

Siege890 · #3 05-13-2007, 03:57 AM

yeah a very big waste

FR. · #4 05-13-2007, 04:29 AM

No point...AKA agreed w/ Siege.

Raven · #5 05-13-2007, 04:48 AM

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Reduce the internal operating temperature of the PS3 while prolonging the consoles lifespan.

This is incorrect. The power is drawn directly from the power supply forcing it to use more energy the what would normally be consumed. Because of this, the power supplys life span is shorted, thus destroying your PS3.

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The PS3 Intercooler is a snap on cooling attachment that easily connects to the system to significantly reduce the internal heat of the console.

Also an incorrect statement. Although the fans blow cool air into the system, it doesnt significantly cool the device. The main reason for this is the internal fans are situated directly left/right(depending on how you look at it) and pushes the hot, used, air straight out of the system. The heat generated on the side of the console is from heat leaving, not building up.

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The PS3 Intercooler provides increased air flow throughout the system which allows the internal circuitry to perform at cooler temperatures and last longer.

The first part is true. If you have a fan blowing into an open area it will get cooler. In the case of the PS3, as long as you dont have to fans pushed against a wall, the internat tamperate will never reach critical because the hot air is always expelled. And as for the "lasts longer", as i said previously, thats false. The Power Supply is drained, doing the exact opposite of what they are advertising.

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No internal modification of the system is required. A pass through power connection utilizes the existing PS3 power supply negating the need for an extra AC adaptor. The unit also powers on and off automatically with system

No mod'ing is needed to the internals of the console, thats true. Not needed another AC adapter, also true. The system turns on and off with the console, again, true. BECAUSE IT IS SUCKING POWER FROM THE PS3!

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and the intercoolers small size will fit in tight spaces like entertainment centers with your system displayed in either horizontal or vertical format.

Altough it isnt very big, the PS3 itself isnt small, or light. Any adaptions are for the most part unneccessary and would take the sleek look of the PS3 away.

~Ravens Final Opinion~
If it helps you sleep at night to think that because you system has an attached set of fans it will run better, by all means, for $30, go get it. Although, i myself will not bother with it. If they (distributers) cant even get a decent sales pitch going, im not going to give them anything.

Dave-ex · #6 05-13-2007, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonSmithy

the ps3 does not get hot no matter how long you have it on.........only one side where the fans are, is where it gets hot..............................................b ut thats because of the fans =/

waste of money

exactly, i play for long hours and it doesnt overheat

Dr. Mitsos · #7 05-13-2007, 09:31 AM

Always coolers for game consoles was waste of money.
You think that SONY for example would ever let PS3 burn

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Callmege · #8 05-13-2007, 01:17 PM

Raven...thats wrong. Thats exactly the kind of bullshit that gets spread around about the 360 intercooler.

The intercooler will almost definitely be set up using a parallel connection as opposed to a serial connection, so it wont be draining power from anywhere it will effectively be using a separate source despite using the same source. Even if it was using a serial connection, which isn't likely, the PS3 will easily be able to cope with it because of the way PS3 has been designed. The Power Supply Unit (PSU) within the PS3 will probably be running at around 450-500W. This allows it to have four USB devices plugged in, all of the memory card slot plugged in and the optical socket on the back plugged in and all be in use along with all the standard functions of the system: playing games/movies etc. and will need some extra power just to be on the safe side. As no-one will be using everything at once, the PSU will easily be able to run a couple of 12v fans.

Callmege · #9 05-13-2007, 01:21 PM

Wow. After just seeing pictures of it I can see I was actually completely wrong. There is no danger whatsoever. It is taking power directly from the mains and NOT from the PSU inside the PS3. The PS3 steps down the 120v/240v from the mains to 12v anyway so yeah...no there's no problem.

Siege890 · #10 05-13-2007, 01:23 PM

but if the fams for some reason peak in there energy usage it could cause the system to shortout for a sec but i think like every one elsse has said the PS3 dosnt burn

Callmege · #11 05-13-2007, 01:50 PM

The thing is definitely connected in parallel so it wont take any of the power that would otherwise end up in the PS3's power supply unit. Intercooler is a good ting for people that maybe don't have a lot of room for the PS3 to breath or have it squashed between two other objects.

Raven · #12 05-13-2007, 02:30 PM

I dont see what exactly was wrong about what i said. It draws power from the PS3 itself and it does not change the CPU temp to enough to make make a different. I wouldnt mind seeing the picture of the intercooler you were looking at. The one ive been viewing looks like a seperate base, it just clips on. Theres no external power. And the 360 intercooler works, well. As far as i was aware, there were a few minor technical faults with it, but they were easily worked out.

And yes you are completely right. The power supply will have more then enough energy to go around. But if it can willing pump out that much power and not have any issues, then there is obviously no need for alarm about it over heating. Seems like a stupid situation. Its powerful enough to run everything it was built with, at once, but it needs a cooling system to keep it stable? Sounds like bullshit. Not What Your Saying! Lol. I mean the design of it.

Callmege · #13 05-13-2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Raven

I dont see what exactly was wrong about what i said. It draws power from the PS3 itself and it does not change the CPU temp to enough to make make a different. I wouldnt mind seeing the picture of the intercooler you were looking at. The one ive been viewing looks like a seperate base, it just clips on. Theres no external power. And the 360 intercooler works, well. As far as i was aware, there were a few minor technical faults with it, but they were easily worked out.

And yes you are completely right. The power supply will have more then enough energy to go around. But if it can willing pump out that much power and not have any issues, then there is obviously no need for alarm about it over heating. Seems like a stupid situation. Its powerful enough to run everything it was built with, at once, but it needs a cooling system to keep it stable? Sounds like bullshit. Not What Your Saying! Lol. I mean the design of it.

It isn't drawing power from the PS3 it's taking it directly from the mains. If you look at the picture of it, the mains cable plugs into the intercooler and that plugs into the PS3. The Intercooler will be attached in a parallel setup to the mains so that it behaves as though it was running on a separate circuit. The electricity (120v for US/JP 240v for UK) continues into the PS3's power supply unit which as a step down transformer built in (like the 360 power brick but inside the PS3). That transformer steps down the power from 120v or 240v down to 12v which is what all computers run on. This means that the Intercooler for the PS3, unlike the one for the 360, puts no strain on the PS3 (and even on the 360 the strain is pretty much non-existent). Though PS3's aren't overheating at the moment, they could over time. The heat generated could cause damage in the long term rather than the short term as is the case with 360. The intercooler is probably a good idea if you live in a hot climate or don't have a lot of room for your PS3.

thebaseballplayer · #14 05-13-2007, 03:40 PM

i say no you do need a intercooler for the help is it about the playstation3

Raven · #15 05-13-2007, 03:44 PM

Waaaaiiiiiiit a sec. I see what you mean now and yes, you 100% correct. the pic i was looking at cut off just above the power plug.

~~WITHDRAWS ALL PREVIOUS STATEMENTS~~

Callmege · #16 05-13-2007, 03:48 PM

Like I said though... you should only buy it if you live in a hot climate or have it squashed in between a bunch of stuff so that doesn't have proper ventilation.

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