DryvBy
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My OG 360 sounds like a vacuum at this point. I'd rather have the red ring of death than the noise.
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Considering trading PS4 towards XboxOne just because of noise... I have a problem :(
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My OG 360 sounds like a vacuum at this point. I'd rather have the red ring of death than the noise.
My launch PS4 could also become quite loud playing games like KZ or TLOU, but it was when I kept it in a semi-closed cabinet. Hot air could not be dissipated so fan was kicking in. Moved it outside the cabinet and it solved the issue- You can hear it sometimes, but just a tad, like the first gear while it was kicking into 3rd or 4th
So if anything I would recommend moving to the place where the hot air can escape away from the console.
So if anything I would recommend moving to the place where the hot air can escape away from the console.
joey_bone_bomb
Member
You get strong headaches and still decide to play video games when you have them?
I don't think that's a good idea.
...Scatter...
Banned
My PS4 is quiet. My XBO is quiet. My 4 year old.... not so much.
Your system may be defective. (like 1,000,000 have probably stated before me)
Your system may be defective. (like 1,000,000 have probably stated before me)
ferrasvansen
Member
My ps4 is way quieter than my Panasonic plasma tv. I've only heard sounds when initial install is being done, maybe the placement of the console or it's orientation are to blame. The loudest console I ever had was my 3 xbox 360s these were ridiculously loud, even charging the controller on standby was insanely loud. The original fat ps3 comes a close second but only in certain games.
captainraincoat
Banned
I find it pretty funny the criticisms i had on how cheap and nasty the ps4 design was back at launch are starting to become more accepted rather than getting flamed out for criticism of the ps4
My Launch Ps4 is noisy as hell...the controller shitty and falling apart and the design of the box itself seems to attract large chunks of dust in the vents no matter how clean the area is around it and the eject button decides to try and eject discs at random intervals due to the case pinching the button
The Ps4 may have the best insides but they certainly took some shortcuts at the design table ...hopefully the ps4 slim will install a better cooling and fan solution then the rolls royce engine installed at the moment
My Launch Ps4 is noisy as hell...the controller shitty and falling apart and the design of the box itself seems to attract large chunks of dust in the vents no matter how clean the area is around it and the eject button decides to try and eject discs at random intervals due to the case pinching the button
The Ps4 may have the best insides but they certainly took some shortcuts at the design table ...hopefully the ps4 slim will install a better cooling and fan solution then the rolls royce engine installed at the moment
My PS4 certainly isn't quiet, but it's acceptable I'd say. Used to bug me but I've gotten fairly used to it now. Kicks up more during certain games. I can hear it whilst wearing my Golds during quiet scenes on the games where it does kick up, but it's not like it's overshadowing the noise from my headphones.
I've also noticed in practically every single game if you pause the game the fans start to get louder - doesn't seem to matter what the game is, I've never had this with a console or PC, it's pretty odd.
I've also noticed in practically every single game if you pause the game the fans start to get louder - doesn't seem to matter what the game is, I've never had this with a console or PC, it's pretty odd.
Already commented about how damn loud the PS4 is....
It's seriously gotten to the point where I can't stand anymore. I know the damn thing isn't defective. I know it's just part of the design:
Seriously, I'm not an engineer, but I can't help think to myself, "Why the F would you put ,what looks like the equivalent of a video card fan, to cool your system!?"
Basically ANY moderately taxing game (guaranteed with a 1080p/60fps like Metro or Shadow Warrior) sends the fan into a high pitched whirl that I can sometimes even hear through my Sony Gold headphones..... and I sit 10ft away from the system!
I know it's ridiculous to obsess of these hardcore 1st world problems, but it's just.... fucking i can't help it
anyway, I await for whatever is coming my way from GAF :/
Trading it over just for the (alleged) noise? That's shallow. Maybe you should trade it in but I don't think the noise is the reason you're even considering this.
Impeccable
Member
You might want to call Sony or have it repaired because the noise isn't normal.
theytookourjobz
Junior Member
Mine gets pretty loud too but I highly doubt I could hear it with a pair of headphones on lol.
we need to find two gaffers that live in the same area, one with the fabled silent ps4 and one with a ps4 that sounds like a jumbo jet farting tornados into a megaphone(aka a normal ps4) have them meet up, test both systems under the same conditions playing the same game and such and record the results for everyone to see.
Yep!
If you want to trade it in just trade it in, it's simple enough to do and I'm not sure it really needs a thread like this.
nelsonroyale
Member
The noise becomes pretty inconsequential when you actually play the games in my opinion.
TheSlySoul
Member
Apparentry Xbox One also has a noise issue so I do not know if you are doing better...
I also never noticed noise issues on mine but I am like 9 feet from the console and game sounds drown it.
I also never noticed noise issues on mine but I am like 9 feet from the console and game sounds drown it.
My WiiU is pretty loud just because of the disc drive. With no way to install games (unless you buy them digitally), it's constantly spinning when playing and it's not the quietest of drives. Bayonetta 1 (currently playing, not tried 2 yet) is particularly loud especially during cutscenes because it does that last-gen style disc thing where it sounds as if the disc is going back and forth loading stuff - only game on the console I've ever had load in that way and make that noise.
it doesn't, it was fixed in the latest firmware update.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
My PS4 is quiet. Sounds like there's something wrong with OP's PS4.
I only quoted you because I love your avatar.
I sit less than 10 feet away from my PS4, with no head phones and the noise level has never bothered me. Either OP is obsessive or PS4 is defective.
Whipped Spartan
Member
OP,
Sell it and buy a new one. It's a quality control thing. Mine has same issues, so do others on Gaf and else where.
Mines loud enough I can't watch movies on it.
Sell it and buy a new one. It's a quality control thing. Mine has same issues, so do others on Gaf and else where.
Mines loud enough I can't watch movies on it.
Calverz
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jimbobsmells
Member
The coil whine claim? Just search the forum.
AkelisRain
Member
Op, like many others before me try to claim warranty on it. I sit about 2 feet from mine while gaming at night. So I have the volume low since my kids are knocked out and I honestly can say it is quiet.
My setup for reference. http://imgur.com/QCA9jb7
My setup for reference. http://imgur.com/QCA9jb7
Can confirm effective.
thelastword
Banned
Which is strange, why would the op say he would trade it. Is it just a gross over-reaction or was it intentional to stir the pot. The OP could have said "hey guys my ps4 is very loud, here's some evidence", "do you guys have similar issues?", " what did you do to resolve it etc..."
I thought we bought these consoles to play games in the first place, if it is that you want an xbox-one, just buy it, no need to take that angle though.
sublimit
Banned
Yeah same here.It's like people are talking about a completely different console from the one i have (not that i doubt them though.) I guess we're very lucky?
Audioboxer
Member
People that say it's whisper quiet are talking out of their arse, people who say it's unbearable are too. Even with opinions aside.
It's louder than a PS3, and the Xbox One, but it's far from unbearably distracting.
I've been around a few PS4s and they all make a similar amount of noise. Noticeably on a first play of a game the disc drive is quite noisy, then it gets quieter as it offloads to the hard drive and all you get is louder fans due to heat. Price to pay with a smaller package and a power supply placed inside. Just do your part and make sure it's well ventilated, running horizontally is also the best option due to fan placement.
It's louder than a PS3, and the Xbox One, but it's far from unbearably distracting.
I've been around a few PS4s and they all make a similar amount of noise. Noticeably on a first play of a game the disc drive is quite noisy, then it gets quieter as it offloads to the hard drive and all you get is louder fans due to heat. Price to pay with a smaller package and a power supply placed inside. Just do your part and make sure it's well ventilated, running horizontally is also the best option due to fan placement.
Handy Fake
Member
Try making sure the cabinet it's sat on isn't vibrating. I'm sure there's some Tesla-style harmonics going on.
In fact, when it's really loud, try steadying the cabinet with your hands and see if that changes anything.
In fact, when it's really loud, try steadying the cabinet with your hands and see if that changes anything.
Iorv3th
Member
I don't understand some of these noise complaints. Either your system is enclosed in a tight space and not getting enough ventilation or it's defective
. I sit 2 feet or less away from my ps4. I play at a computer desk with the PS4 above my monitor on an open shelf. I can not hear the system at all over the sound of the game through either the speakers or when using headphones.
Have no idea how yours is that noisy that you want to swap to an xbox when you sit much further away and using headphones.
Send it in to sony or store in a wine cooler.
Or you have super sensitive hearing
Have no idea how yours is that noisy that you want to swap to an xbox when you sit much further away and using headphones.
Send it in to sony or store in a wine cooler.
TheWorthyEdge
Member
But.....uncharted.......
Honestly, I hear mine when specific games are in but I can't really tell it's even going, it's not that loud. Sounds like a defect my man! I will say that as of right now though xbox has the better games, but PS will soon be on its tail!
Honestly, I hear mine when specific games are in but I can't really tell it's even going, it's not that loud. Sounds like a defect my man! I will say that as of right now though xbox has the better games, but PS will soon be on its tail!
sublimit
Banned
Umm... just no?
My PS4 is "whisper quiet", it only gets a bit noisy when i turn it on or to standby mode but nothing as bad as the OP describes and it lasts only a few seconds.During gameplay though it's very silent and i sit just two meters away from it.
Same hear. That's why I'm always baffled by these threads. THen he is trading because of noise? Something that could be fixed gets me suspicious but hey...
BruiserBear
Banned
Some people are just more sensitive certain high pitch sounds and noises. I can definitely relate to the OP. I'm a little OCD, so I'm very capable of fixating on something that's kind of irritating. That said I haven't found the PS4 to be that annoying, even though on it's highest fan mode it can be louder than I'd like, accompanied by a slight high pitch drone. Even with enclosed headphones I can still hear it sitting about 9 feet away.
It's really as simple as how bad do you want to use your PS4? The answer for me so far has been "more than I dislike the noise it makes".
It's really as simple as how bad do you want to use your PS4? The answer for me so far has been "more than I dislike the noise it makes".
FriedConsole
Banned
If you are the type that is easily bothered by small imperfections you probably are going to be also bothered by sub 1080p/60FPS games too. So you probably just give up gaming all together and use the money to get help for your self.
Glass Shark
Banned
My PS4 gets super loud too, and the replies in threads about it are so mixed that I don't know if it's normal or not. I wouldn't even know where to start on getting it checked out.
Also, a surprising number of people play a mere "2 feet" from their consoles...
Also, a surprising number of people play a mere "2 feet" from their consoles...
doniewhalberg
Member
I pretty much agree with this. I think it's less "OP has to get his fixed, it's obviously defective" nor is it maybe as bad as OP makes it sound, I just think the PS4 has a level of noise, and people are going to be sensitive and have opinions on that noise relative to their own expectations and desires. It's as loud or quiet as he perceives or as others perceive I guess, at which point it's easier to answer within context. Yes, the X1 will be quieter and you might even find one or two other things you like, but OP will have to bear in mind he'll find other things that are less desirable than on PS4. If he has high standards for his devices, those will probably annoy him too, so it might be best judging it from another perspective ie. the content available, but focused on the actual problem, the X1 is quieter, sure.
coughlanio
Member
My XB1 and PS4 are as silent as each other.
And as for the comment about being able to hear it with your headphones on, you know they go on your ears right?
And as for the comment about being able to hear it with your headphones on, you know they go on your ears right?
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