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FootballFan on 29 May 2009
Magnific0 said:
The "vaccum cleaner" option is only available in the 40GB model and newer models, so rest easy you won't find it on your old 60GB PS3. Also, 60GB PS3 run a LOT HOTTER than the newer models so they're quite a lot more likely to have hardware problems, If I were you had bought a newer model after the first one died on me. Just a piece of advice, keep it well ventilated and don't abuse it. That model was discontinued less than a year of being out, and I don't think the only reason was to cut costs if you know what I mean....


Does that mean that it is perfectly safe?



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FootballFan on 29 May 2009
Magnific0 said:
The "vaccum cleaner" option is only available in the 40GB model and newer models, so rest easy you won't find it on your old 60GB PS3. Also, 60GB PS3 run a LOT HOTTER than the newer models so they're quite a lot more likely to have hardware problems, If I were you had bought a newer model after the first one died on me. Just a piece of advice, keep it well ventilated and don't abuse it. That model was discontinued less than a year of being out, and I don't think the only reason was to cut costs if you know what I mean....


Does that mean that it is perfectly safe?



Xen on 29 May 2009

Lol 60GB > Others. 80GB is the best for PS3 gaming, which is all you should need from that console if we're not talking multimedia stuff.

I just cover mine with a cloth 30 mins after I turn it off.



ithis on 29 May 2009
Magnific0 said:
The "vaccum cleaner" option is only available in the 40GB model and newer models, so rest easy you won't find it on your old 60GB PS3. Also, 60GB PS3 run a LOT HOTTER than the newer models so they're quite a lot more likely to have hardware problems, If I were you had bought a newer model after the first one died on me. Just a piece of advice, keep it well ventilated and don't abuse it. That model was discontinued less than a year of being out, and I don't think the only reason was to cut costs if you know what I mean....

I'm sure it was the only reason. Had Sony not lover the price of the PS3 then, now the PS3 would really be dead.



Aldro on 29 May 2009
Xen said:
Lol 60GB > Others. 80GB is the best for PS3 gaming, which is all you should need from that console if we're not talking multimedia stuff.

I just cover mine with a cloth 30 mins after I turn it off.

60GB that turned into 320 is leet XD

 

 

Guys, How is ur ps3 positioned? standing up or laying down?



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Xen on 29 May 2009

Laying down...



ithis on 29 May 2009

Mine is laying down. Was standing up at the beginning, but I heard that it runs cooler if laying down. But I don't know which is correct.



nordlead on 29 May 2009

Use compressed air and a vacuum. That is your safest and best bet for cleaning it out without damaging it.

My PS3 is lying down, as you can see http://www.vgchartz.com/forum/thread.php?id=74273 but I really don't think it makes much of a difference from a cooling standpoint so long as you keep it well ventilated.




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Zlejedi on 29 May 2009

Laying of course. Standing is bad position for optical drives, HDDs and certain types of cheaper fans (and i bet ps3 doesn't come with quality expensive fan)



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Scoobes on 29 May 2009

I would have thought that having it standing would be cooler as you have a larger surface free for the heat to escape. I keep mine lying down as if I have it standing I'm scared my cats will just knock it over... constantly.

As far cleaning is concerned I just it every week and vacuum it from time to time. If I hear the fans whirling loudly I get a magazine and manually fan the air around the console, lol.




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