Izayoi said:The Slim is region free, right?
I need this fucking thing.
Lupin the Wolf said:Really? Have you ever built your own PC?
Also, when you're trying to cram a PC with a high-end video card that runs hot into a compact environment (which a PC case most definitely is NOT), you're bound to run into heating/cooling issues, which are the dominant hardware failures in both 360 and PS3 units.
TheFatOne said:I hope this come with a price drop. After putting new thermal past on my old 60gb ps3 I get weird graphical glitches, and I am forced to restart my ps3. My ps3 is dying and I don't want to spend 300 for a new one
Why'd you do that in the first place?TheFatOne said:I hope this comes with a price drop. After putting new thermal past on my old 60gb ps3 I get weird graphical glitches, and I am forced to restart my ps3. My ps3 is dying and I don't want to spend 300 for a new one
Kagari said:Rumor is August.
Teetris said:Why'd you do that in the first place?
Did it change from 120mm to 80mm? Then I suspect it'll make the new slim quite a bit more louder.Zombie James said:Comparing the new board with the one previous, it seems that most of the savings came from the Blu-ray/Wifi side:
Left: 3000B, Right: 2500A
The fan also got smaller, which might make the new slim louder since it seems neither Cell or RSX got shrunk down.
mintylurb said:Did it change from 120mm to 80mm? Then I suspect it'll make the new slim quite a bit more louder.
Should always ride it out until the end. But you can now at least get it reballed for much cheaper. Would be a shame to let a 60gb just die out like thatTheFatOne said:Gamescon is in August right?
Didn't have a choice. My PS3 sounded like a jet engine as soon as I turned it on. After taking it apart, and cleaning of the dust there was no thermal paste on the RSX and Cell. I had to replace the thermal paste on it, but it looks like it didn't really matter anyways
That's a huge change.mintylurb said:Did it change from 120mm to 80mm? Then I suspect it'll make the new slim quite a bit more louder.
Cheaper to make. I mean look at the heatsink difference. Looks like crap compared to the older one. Im curious if theres any improvements laid down.Izayoi said:Why the fuck would they do that.
lowrider007 said:Do not like the look of the cooling in the new system at all, 80mm fan is not desirable, also look at the difference in heat-sink technology, the previous heat-sink was a very well made clever design able expel heat very effectively.
Definitely looks like a downgrade to me.
Zombie James said:Yeah, 80mm now.
Naked Snake said:Ugh, the likelyhood of a louder model is a huge disappointment.
Which model(s) among the currently available should be quietest? Might be worth hunting one.
MercuryLS said:Come on price drop, with most of my favourite PS2 titles getting PS3 makeovers I wouldn't mind upgrading.
Also, I don't see the problem with the update. If the internals are smaller, and produce less heat wouldn't it make sense to make the fan/heatsink smaller?
Zombie James said:Comparing the new board with the one previous, it seems that most of the savings came from the Blu-ray/Wifi side:
Left: 3000B, Right: 2500A
The fan also got smaller, which might make the new slim louder since it seems neither Cell or RSX got shrunk down.
The main heat producers haven't been shrunk, it looks like just ancillary motherboard stuff that's been consolidated to reduce costs.MercuryLS said:Come on price drop, with most of my favourite PS2 titles getting PS3 makeovers I wouldn't mind upgrading.
Also, I don't see the problem with the update. If the internals are smaller, and produce less heat wouldn't it make sense to make the fan/heatsink smaller?
I can attest. I just got a 160GB, 2501A model and it's extremely quiet. Unnoticeable even. Even when playing Uncharted 2. After the jet turbine noise of my old 60GB this is heaven.AgentOtaku said:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VUO6LU/?tag=neogaf0e-20
CECH-2500 series is what's out and is suspected to be the quietest
AgentOtaku said:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VUO6LU/?tag=neogaf0e-20
CECH-2500 series is what's out and is suspected to be the quietest
Barrow Roll said:I can attest. I just got a 160GB, 2501A model and it's extremely quiet. Unnoticeable even. Even when playing Uncharted 2. After the jet turbine noise of my old 60GB this is heaven.
Naked Snake said:Do you know the equivalent model number for Europe (if different)? Also does it come in smaller than 320GB (I'd rather buy the smallest one)? And finally, is the model number visible on the sealed box? Thanks!
diddles said:both of the major chips in these pictures look smaller on the new motherboard to me.
edit: oh nm, those arent the cell and rsx
i want a 12nm cell/rsx combo chip with no active cooling
AgentOtaku said:
Yes if they still have them in stockMr_Brit said:So when this August price drop happens, if I go to retailers straight away will I be able to buy the old 2500 slims for the reduced price?
Nice.°°ToMmY°° said:Yes if they still have them in stock
Yeah.Mr_Brit said:Nice.
So based on the teardown, there is absolutely no reason to go for one of the new slims over the current slims?
If you acquire them at the same price of course.Mr_Brit said:So based on the teardown, there is absolutely no reason to go for one of the new slims over the current slims?
Mr_Brit said:Nice.
So based on the teardown, there is absolutely no reason to go for one of the new slims over the current slims?
not really, no.Mr_Brit said:Nice.
So based on the teardown, there is absolutely no reason to go for one of the new slims over the current slims?
FLEABttn said:Tell you what Sony. You make a 32/24nm cell/GPU PS3 that's virtually silent in summer, and I'll buy another.
FoxSpirit said:So a serious question to Sony: WHY???
Smaller fan = higher rpms to achieve equal airflowkikonawa said:nobody says this 80 mm fan will make more noise then the current ones.It can be better quality, less cooling is needed etc.. bunch of crybabies
Smaller chips = less wattage => less airflow needed :sHitokage said:Smaller fan = higher rpms to achieve equal airflow
Higher rpms = more noise