wagner Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 I am having a slight coolilng issue with my PS3 and maybe now with my Xbox in the new entertainment center. Let me know if this pic does not come up: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=14791720&l=dae770a6cd&id=500635415 The PS3 gets stupid hot if I push it back any further on the shelf, heck even now it gets very warm as it sits in there. I am also worried about the Xbox getting to hot now too. The two ideas I have to fix the situation are: 1. Cutout the back of the entertainment center (it is the typical thing wood/cardboard stuff) to help get more air flowing over both. 2. Rig up some sort of fan for each system that either blows air across the system. Should this be front to back, back to front, or side to side flow? 3. Do both one and two. Any ideas? Should I just go find a small enough fan to fit in the space or is there a certain type I should look for? Thanks in advance and try to keep this useful I am sure others could benfit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99FLHRCI Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 I can't see the picture because I am at work. However, it sounds similar to my set up. I have a corner stand with 3 shelves. I have cut a 4" hole at each shelf level on each back face. I then bought a Nyko Intercooler for each system (360, PS3). I have not had any overheating issues. I do leave the doors on the front of the unit open any time the systems are on though. The nice thing about the Intercoolers is that they are temperature controlled. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Mine is set up the exact same way but with a receiver to the PS3's right and a modem/ router to the right of the XBOX. I dont have any issues when everything is set at full tilt but there is a lot of room behind the units to circulate air which yours appaers to not. I would set up a series of fans behind the consoles to run when either console is one to releive some of that hot air and blow it out into the open. That and it will keep you warm in the winter for almost free *EDIT* Dont buy that intercooler shit, its worthless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 I'm pretty sure the PS3 exhausts out the back. You should at the very least cut out the back of the shelf behind the PS3, before it overheats and yellow-lights on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 My PS3 sits in a spot that's similiar to where your xbox sits, there is a large opening in the back and I've not had any problems with it yet, so cutting out the back would help I think, but getting a fan would be easier and probably better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Steve Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 You want to have the back cut-out. Being enclosed will just recycle all the hot air back. PS3 will be fine with a hole. Intercooler and a hole should be fine with Xbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted October 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 So cutting the back out would help from the way it sounds. As for the fans, do I want those pushing the air aout the back like the fans push or have them blow forward? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Steve Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 So cutting the back out would help from the way it sounds. As for the fans, do I want those pushing the air aout the back like the fans push or have them blow forward? You want it going out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alty941647545539 Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 I had the same problem. I ended up cutting a hole in the back and wiring up a radio shack fan to a switch. I'd turn it on whenever my receiver/xbox was on to help keep them cool. Cost me 30 bucks at radio shack for the parts. http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062494&filterName=Type&filterValue=SPST - Switch http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102825&filterName=Brand&filterValue=RadioShack - Fan And I just cut up an old extension cord for power. I had the fan pulling the air out of the entertainment center to exhaust the hot air. You could put your hand in front of the door and feel it pulling air through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Call my guy Dr. XBOX. His name is Patrick (614) 375-3168. He does PS3 work too. He has worked with me several times at sorting out issues and even upgrading the fans. Tell him Joe in the RX7 gave you his info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Cutting a hole is a cheap fix and it leaves you with a giant hole in your entertainment setup, I vote for the fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted October 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Cutting a hole is a cheap fix and it leaves you with a giant hole in your entertainment setup, I vote for the fans. I am going to cut a hole int he back and use the fans. I can see where the back is holding that heat in so I hope both will be extra insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 :-( can be done other ways. No like cutting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted October 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 :-( can be done other ways. No like cutting. I just want to get my dremel out and cut some shit up, gatta make sure the Man Card stays current. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 :-( can be done other ways. No like cutting. agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 lol. I bought a dremel set up 4 years ago for a projest and planned on giving it to the guy helping me, when we were done. Thought, "I never use this again." I use that damn thing about once a month. LOL Dremal, that'll fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted October 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 So there is no place here in town that has small fans. It looks like I might have to go back to microcenter and build something using a PC fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Set your PS3 on top of the tv stand where it is exposed to air on all sides. Same with 360. The lack of airflow will kill your system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted October 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Set your PS3 on top of the tv stand where it is exposed to air on all sides. Same with 360. The lack of airflow will kill your system. I don't have the space so that is why I am trying to come up with this solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 this thread is fucking stupid. Just like the OP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 I don't have the space so that is why I am trying to come up with this solution. Sit it on a box fan then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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