Lafiel on 23 November 2009
@ Spankey )
if NA suffers from more firmware "bicks" then it's because users are more inclined to shut off an updating PS3 or there are more power surges/outs
from my experience YLOD is a problem caused by the thermal paste Sony used for the first generations of PS3s (possibly not all factories used the same) .. it loses too much viscousity if heated and hence flows from the chips making them overheat - I have a (german) 60GB unit that was close to dieing to it (freezed all 30minutes) and "repaired" it by exchanging the thermal paste
YLOD happens faster 1.) the longer your play sessions are 2.) if you have the unit standing vertical 3.) if you live in a hotter region/ have higher temperatures in your home while playing
