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How reliable are the phat PS3 models (60GB and 20GB)?
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My 60gb is still working perfectly.
Note that I am a neat freak though. It's completely covered when not in use so that as little dust as possible can get into it. I also regularly dust the inside and by that I mean open it up and dust it not just canned air.
Also don't know if it matters, but I have one of the built in Japan ones.
Note that I am a neat freak though. It's completely covered when not in use so that as little dust as possible can get into it. I also regularly dust the inside and by that I mean open it up and dust it not just canned air.
Also don't know if it matters, but I have one of the built in Japan ones.
thesuperfunk
Member
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
My 60GB launch day unit wound up with YLOD.
I recall a decent sized thread on YLOD, so it's a gamble for sure. You figure the 20GB model is 8yrs old.
I recall a decent sized thread on YLOD, so it's a gamble for sure. You figure the 20GB model is 8yrs old.
Twice my system has acted up. It won't read DVD-based media but reads CDs and Blu-Ray just fine. Thing is a furnace though, literally. Heats up the whole room. Still works.
Generally it's because of the thermal compound drying up and not transferring heat to the heatsink anymore or just excess dust causing the internals to overheat and fry.
Outtrigger888
Member
Still have a launch 60 chugging along just fine.
SomedayTheFire
Member
I've one from near launch, still going strong.
You can also upgrade the internal fan from a 15 blade to a 19 blade one which will give you much better cooling.
The shoddily applied thermal paste dries up and cracks. Inside gets really hot.
The shoddily applied thermal paste dries up and cracks. Inside gets really hot.
paolo11
Member
I see. How do you normally prevent this?
FaultTolerance
Banned
I bought a certified refurb 60gb PS3 from Gamestop earlier this year and it works like a charm.
jeffyjaixx
Member
Mine's still going strong from Jan 2007 (60GB Phat version) with BC.
SirMossyBloke
Member
My launch 60gb works fine. Sounds like a jet engine though.
ArkkAngel007
Member
My phat PS3 (80GB from MGS4 bundle) worked just fine in a rather dusty environment and saw heavy use. Only reason I ditched it was for a larger HDD.
unholyrevenger72
Banned
Mine is still going strong
I've had about five phat failures between a 60GB unit and an 80GB unit. I had them repaired for disc drives issues and a YLOD. I then got a Super Slim after my 60GB failed on me again. So far my Super Slim hasn't given me any issues, and my dad's slim hasn't really acted up since he got it years ago.
DoomOfShadow
Member
My 60gb from launch still runs perfectly. Only real problem for me, is I can't replace the hard drive as I've stripped the screws and those little suckers just wont come out!!
You open it up, clean off the dried up paste with rubbing alcohol, and then apply new thermal paste (I always see Arctic Silver recommended), then leave it all to dry for a few days.
Also, as I said above, upgrading the 15 blade fan to a 19 blade fan helps too.
krypt0nian
Banned
my fat 60gb from launch still works fine
DizzyCaffeine
Member
Same. It doesn't even get that loud.
ComputerMKII
Banned
My 20 GB model works fine.
Sodding_Gamer
Member
Funny this thread pops up after my phat 60gb ps3 seems to be dying. Could be wrong though. It's freezing at the end credits to shadow of the colossus so I can't get my trophy :'(
I've read it's just my hdd going but I've not long put a 250gb hdd in so that's that theory gone! Sad times can't really afford to buy a new ps3 right now and I have a huge backlog on it!
I've read it's just my hdd going but I've not long put a 250gb hdd in so that's that theory gone! Sad times can't really afford to buy a new ps3 right now and I have a huge backlog on it!
My 80GB phat died recently and Sony are offering me £110 for a refurbished console, so it might be worth you contacting them and seeing what they offer you.
Of course they don't refurbish phats anymore, so you'd either get a Slim or a Super Slim. I've been told it's the Slims they give out.
Nah that doesn't matter, my Japanese 60gb made in Japan croaked when I was playing through ff13 at that game's Japanese launch.
Sodding_Gamer
Member
Thing is though I bought my 60gb phat off a friend years back so it's got zero warranty. Or will Sony still sort me out with a refurb?!
Mine ran out of warranty years ago (2009). Sony still offered me a refurb.
Sodding_Gamer
Member
Oh ok quality! So you phoned them up and they basically took your old one and sorted you out with a refurb for that price?
ipukespiders
Member
80 GB fat (upgraded the hard drive to a 400 GB) since sept 2007 still purring. Have a slim as well, since shortly after they came out.
I've owned a 60GB since launch and the only trouble I've had was a failed bluray laser (known issue). Fixed that and had no other problem. My unit has never been placed in an enclosed space however. I'm certain that had it been it would have suffered catastrophic death long ago.
Take your modern consoles out of cabinets! You'll melt them.
I'm guessing that the high levels of conservatism surrounding TDP and clockspeeds with the PS4/XBOne is to combat the fact that many consumers choke their consoles to death and then blame the manufacturer.
Take your modern consoles out of cabinets! You'll melt them.
I'm guessing that the high levels of conservatism surrounding TDP and clockspeeds with the PS4/XBOne is to combat the fact that many consumers choke their consoles to death and then blame the manufacturer.
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