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No seriously, why is my PS4 so goddamn loud?
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User 479360
Banned
Mine isn't too loud. You can hear it, especially if there's a disc inside and its installing, but it's not very loud.
Nowhere near the 360.
Yours may be defective, but hopefully it's just a case of not enough ventilation. Good luck.
Nowhere near the 360.
Yours may be defective, but hopefully it's just a case of not enough ventilation. Good luck.
NegativeCero
Banned
Mark me down as one of the ones with a loud fan. Infamous was especially loud.
BruiserBear
Banned
OP observations are on the money. The PS4 fan noise is directly tied to how hard the game is pushing the hardware. Mine is very quiet playing Destiny (heh), but gets much louder running TLOU.
The simple fact is they crammed a lot of shit into that tiny box. Those fans need to blast to keep it from overheating. It's an impressive feat, but I would gladly trade a bigger box for quieter operation.
The simple fact is they crammed a lot of shit into that tiny box. Those fans need to blast to keep it from overheating. It's an impressive feat, but I would gladly trade a bigger box for quieter operation.
Hmm that means Destiny doesn't sweat the GPU, since that's the biggest heat generator.
OsirisBlack
Banned
This has always puzzled me, my PS4 is also a launch day unit and it is as quiet as a grave at all times. I have even turned my surround sound system all the way down to try to listen while playing different games. the only time it ever makes a peep is when I first start up a game after that nada.
KnightHart
Member
Yeah my PS4 is similar. Doesn't seem like it makes any sound while playing Destiny. But I had it a good few times basically sound like it was crying out in pain during Infamous Second Son at certain points in the game. Guess it depends on the game.
And since it isn't crying out in anguish when playing Destiny it means Bungie did something wrong and needs to get that shit at 60FPS and bring the PS4 to its knees
And since it isn't crying out in anguish when playing Destiny it means Bungie did something wrong and needs to get that shit at 60FPS and bring the PS4 to its knees
SpoonyBard
Banned
Mine is pretty noisy, and produces a lot of heat too. I think I may have to drill some ventilation holes to the back of the cabinet. I already had to lift the system up from the top of my BluRay player, because the BR player was getting pretty hot from all the extra heat... the PS4 was using the metal case as a heat sink. I haven't even tried playing disc based games yet...
GillianSeed79
Member
I've actually had two PS4's. One launch that was stolen in a burglary and the replacement one I have now and neither have been loud at all. They are practically silent, along with my Xbox One. I still have flashbacks to my 360 last gen that sounded like a jet taking off and don't even get me fucking started on playing The Last of Us on a PS3 phat. Good God, I thought it was going to burst into flames.
Dreamgazer
Member
Mine is usually quiet at home.
However, it did get really loud when I put it in the poorly ventilated hotel cabinets during a business trip.
However, it did get really loud when I put it in the poorly ventilated hotel cabinets during a business trip.
Japanmanx3
Member
Yeah notice it with Destiny alot. Its in open space and vertical however. With no stand. Maybe that can help. I may try horizontal at some point. But yeah the OS plus a game spinning makes mine take off.
Augemitbutter
Member
i barely hear mine (launch sys). i can finally concentrate on a games soundtrack without any system noise.
i can hear the disc spinning while booting up for the first time or on install. but that doesn't really matter.
i can hear the disc spinning while booting up for the first time or on install. but that doesn't really matter.
AgentOtaku
Member
yuuup
No, the Xbox One Is not loud at all. I have mine on all day and night watching movies and playing games and all that good stuff, and I can't hear a single thing.
AgentOtaku
Member
RecursiveFault
Banned
Guys come on, it's just this.
gameoverbro
Member
That's strange, I've had mine since launch and its still quiet. I do vacuum the vents once a week though.
Maximus.
Member
my ps4 is audible even when its idle or playing Netflix. When gaming it definitely gets loud, but I assume that that little fan inside has a lot of work to do and there is a lot of hot air coming out of the back of the system. If I didn't have the system so close to me, I am sure I wouldn't even notice it.
Sorta Maximus
Member
I build lots of gaming PCs, mostly for myself. I've learned that there is a reason that big gaming towers are still popular - you just can't fit true high end gaming performance and true silence in a small space such as a laptop. This fundamental principle carries over to the PS4 (faulty consoles aside) as it is built in a small package, but not nearly as bad of course. If I wanted a truly silent PS4 I would watercool it in a custom case with super silent fans and radiators. Of course this does not mean I don't like the progression of more silent consoles that comes with die shrinks, lower thermal limits from newer parts, and redesigns. However in the end there is only so much you can expect.
My first impressions with my limited PS4 gaming time suggests that it is about as good if not a wee bit better than my late model PS3 slim. I can hear it, and at times hear it more than others. But it is by no means obnoxious like the early model harrier jet sounding 360s. Of course I give my PS4 lots of fresh air on my desk and never enclose it inside confining entertainment furniture.
My first impressions with my limited PS4 gaming time suggests that it is about as good if not a wee bit better than my late model PS3 slim. I can hear it, and at times hear it more than others. But it is by no means obnoxious like the early model harrier jet sounding 360s. Of course I give my PS4 lots of fresh air on my desk and never enclose it inside confining entertainment furniture.
archnemesis
Member
My PS4 is also very quiet. It's currently placed on top of a furniture which gives it almost unlimited access to cool air.
BRocknRolla
Member
I can hear mine if my tv volume is low and I've been playing for a while. But a constant high-pitched whir? There's something up with your system.
It's like this gen 360 in every way. You have to have at least one negatives to out weigh the perfection right?
Pretty much. TLOU had my PS4 sounding like an old Xbox 360. Then the system started to reject the game so TLOU went back to Gamefly and all has been well.
AgentOtaku
Member
FFXIV:ARR is good game to test volume of PS4. Played yesterday, didnt notice the fan volume due to sounds from game. Ended 2½h session logging out and then the fan volume was very loud. It doesnt matter me tho.
My console is not in open place, I think that is the reason for my PS4 volume.
My console is not in open place, I think that is the reason for my PS4 volume.
DidntKnowJack
Member
Mine was pretty loud for awhile. Now, either I'm used to it or its settled down a bit. Doesn't seem to get that loud anymore. Curious.
GameAddict411
Member
It's faulty! Return it as soon as you can, I have the white one and its really quiet no matter how much I throw at it. I also have a black launch system that I left back home and it was loud and hot when I play demanding games(same games on my black PS4). The only rational reason is the process called chip binning, when factories make these silicon chips they're not made to 100% specification, so a small percentage get thrown away. they either run hotter than normal or don't work at all. The former is what I think is happening. Sony is doing this to cut costs instead of throwing the chip away, while other manufacturer like Nvidia and Intel have much higher standards.
ipukespiders
Member
Mine is quiet. My PS3 fat on the other hand...
ConstructMe
Banned
my 40gb ps3 was sooo fucking loud.