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[DrAspirino]

If the PS4 had massive overheating issues like the 360 did I would have heard about it. The most that I've heard is that the console is loud and that doesn't necessarily mean it's suffering from massive overheating issues.

Oh...really?

Well... explain this: http://tiny.cc/inagmz

 

[Lionel Richie]

Well they didn't debunk the PS5 not having RDNA2 rumor.

The real question is did anyone else besides Windows Central hear about it?

I remember some talk some months ago about the PS5 using a more expensive cooling solution that could drive its price up. And honestly, what would it cost them to send shill extraordinaire Jason Schreier to deny these rumors? And if they haven't, doesn't that tell us something?

 

[DynamiteCop!]

I'm with you, where there's smoke there's fire.

People need to detach themselves from these little plastic boxes as if a possible issue being presented by members of the community is some kind of slight and personal attack against them.

If this is true, guess what? It will be dealt with in one manner or another. It's not the end of the world.

 

[VAVA Mk2]

" Reports say current PS5 design is failing due to overheating and compare it to the Xbox 360's dreaded RRoD thermal issues. Now we understand why the PS5 devkit has massive ventilation."

Well that developer kit was in devs hands for a while now. Wouldn't it be safe to assume that since then they had enough time to redesign the cooling system and the chassis?

"The heat problems may force Sony to redesign system's current cooling and chassis design."

That's where this part gets me.

Also OP the article doesn't say that Sony is panicking over this. That's something you added yourself. Could you please match it to the articles headline?

Headline:
PlayStation 5's rumored heat issues should be solved in final console

I would change it if it would let me. The link in my Google Feed used the word panic which is why I put it in the headline. I have a screenshot too but this damn thing won't let me upload it.

 

[BluRayHiDef]

People need to detach themselves from these little plastic boxes as if a possible issue being presented by members of the community is some kind of slight and personal attack against them.

If this is true, guess what? It will be dealt with in one manner or another. It's not the end of the world.

I LOL'ed.

 

[cyber_ninja]

Introducing Tales from an ass, vol. 101, Insecure Edition.

 

[MasterCornholio]

Well thermal issues =/= overheating issues, overheating basically results in a hardware failure of some kind. Thermal issues just means it's getting hot and as such something like a fan working overtime can handle it, but then there's an induction of noise which becomes another issue itself.

"Supposed unnamed dev sources tell reporters like Windows Central's Dan Rubino and Jez Corden that the console is simply belting out too much heat for the cooling array to handle."

"Reports say current PS5 design is failing due to overheating and compare it to the Xbox 360's dreaded RRoD thermal issues."

I doubt that Sony will release a console that's prone to massive hardware failures due to overheating. And I also doubt that Windows Central are the only ones hearing about this if true.

 

[EverydayBeast]

Gamers want SONY to solve heating issues before launch so we don't get RROD or YLOD again.

 

[DynamiteCop!]

I remember some talk some months ago about the PS5 using a more expensive cooling solution that could drive its price up. And honestly, what would it cost them to send shill extraordinaire Jason Schreier to deny these rumors? And if they haven't, doesn't that tell us something?

Maybe this ties in, maybe this is the solution and the problem and information in the OP has come from another point in time and just surfaced now. No one even bothers to think about this stuff rationally. They probably had to overhaul their cooling solution and presently they're working out the housing of the system which is why it hasn't been seen yet.

It's not all doom and gloom.

 

[MasterCornholio]

I would change it if it would let me. The link in my Google Feed used the word panic which is why I put it in the headline. I have a screenshot too but this damn thing won't let me upload it.

Maybe ask a mod for help? That's what I do back on N4G.

 

[I Love Rock 'n' Roll]

Rich went from this humble fat tech dude to total Drama Queen because it sells. I used to watch him all the time and I actually remember that one day he made a hot take on some company and it went viral and I think thats when he made a turning point in his content creation. It wouldn't be such a problem if he then didn't have to come back 48 hours later to apologize for believing a false Reddit rumor. he just wants to be the first to report about it.

That was epic.

I still like him (sometimes he's really smart) but he should really think twice. Reacting the 1st is always risky. This rumor is based on... wind, pure wind, and you're right, it's not the 1st time he's doing it.

 

[MasterCornholio]

I remember some talk some months ago about the PS5 using a more expensive cooling solution that could drive its price up. And honestly, what would it cost them to send shill extraordinaire Jason Schreier to deny these rumors? And if they haven't, doesn't that tell us something?

I remember that Bloomberg article. But it sounds like it could be a solution to the problem which means the system won't have those issues at launch.

Also why Windows Central? Who else is verifying this besides them?

It does sound like more people would know about this (like the GitHub leaks) but so far it's just a Microsoft centric website that associates themselves with people like Mooch and CrapGamer. That's why I doubt this rumor.

 

[Endless Fluff]

It's a rumor but I can kinda see this being an issue with the GPU running at 2.23GHz.

 

[VAVA Mk2]

Let me see if I can post screenshots...

 

[DynamiteCop!]

It's a rumor but I can kinda see this being an issue with the GPU running at 2.23GHz.

And you need to remember it's not just a GPU die, it's an APU so it's both the CPU and GPU which require this cooling. You're going to hit a thermal ceiling much easier and heat production will be higher than if it was one or the other on their own separate dies.

 

[MasterCornholio]

Oh...really?

Well... explain this: http://tiny.cc/inagmz

I'm still not seeing a 54.2% failure rate with the PS4. I never said the issues don't exist I said that its nowhere near as bad as the 360s.

 

[Lionel Richie]

I remember that Bloomberg article. But it sounds like it could be a solution to the problem which means the system won't have those issues at launch.

Also why Windows Central? Who else is verifying this besides them?

It does sound like more people would know about this (like the GitHub leaks) but so far it's just a Microsoft centric website that associates themselves with people like Mooch and CrapGamer. That's why I doubt this rumor.

I don't even think this rumor is probable to be true and like you said, there are some red flags with this story. But it's definitely possible when we consider that it's not the first time we've heard about the PS5 cooling situation and no Sony equivalent of Windows Central came forward to deny it. I'm not saying that combination makes it real, but it makes it plausible. Certainly more plausible than the passionate reactions going on in this thread. And like DynamiteCop said:

Maybe this ties in, maybe this is the solution and the problem and information in the OP has come from another point in time and just surfaced now. No one even bothers to think about this stuff rationally. They probably had to overhaul their cooling solution and presently they're working out the housing of the system which is why it hasn't been seen yet.

It's not all doom and gloom.

Even if there is an issue, it's probably going to be fixed.

 

[The Alien]

I have no horse in this race, but wasn't there supposed to be some sort of 'lavish' system? Or is everything just hyperbole as usual (hint hint)?

Yes....much like the "hundreds of events" throughout the year to discuss and promote the PS5.

 

[MasterCornholio]

I don't even think this rumor is probable to be true and like you said, there are some red flags with this story. But it's definitely possible when we consider that it's not the first time we've heard about the PS5 cooling situation and no Sony equivalent of Windows Central came forward to deny it. I'm not saying that combination makes it real, but it makes it plausible. Certainly more plausible than the passionate reactions going on in this thread. And like DynamiteCop said:



Even if there is an issue, it's probably going to be fixed.

I definitely agree with you there. If anyone else is hearing about this from their contacts I'm pretty sure they will talk about it.

Remember what I said about the GitHub Leak? Eurogamer had contacts that verified that information I'm sure with this one the same will happen if developers are really talking about it.

 

[VAVA Mk2]

 

[Sir Vilhelm]

What axe? You guys jumped all over me for sharing an article about potential overheating problems and the panicking term was in the headline on my Google Feed. I didn't add that in. Jesus Christ.

A certain type of console fan, probably the same type that has been screaming SSD! SSD!, are real sensitive right now. I wouldn't take it personally

 

[darkinstinct]

Let's be real, the PS5s GPU clocked that high is gonna run hot, real hot. But I have no doubt Sony will have a cooling solution to fix it.

Cooling means noise. Unless they go for liquid cooling, which would be insanely expensive.

 

[RayHell]

Oh...really?

Well... explain this: http://tiny.cc/inagmz

Well... explain this then: http://tiny.cc/b2bgmz
Found a google result, must be true.

 

[MasterCornholio]

I just checked out the article from my Google feed and it says the same thing as yours. But when I click on the link in your OP I get a different headline.

That's really weird. And I'm sorry about the mistake that I made.

 

[MasterCornholio]

Well... explain this then: http://tiny.cc/b2bgmz
Found a google result, must be true.

Both systems can suffer from overheating. It's less likely with the Xbox One due to the way it's designed. But neither are nowhere near the 360 which had massive problems with heat in the beginning.

 

[Shmunter]

Sony is doomed. Oh well it was a good ride while it lasted.

 

[Rayderism]

Meh......one of the many reasons I tend not to buy consoles day 1. While I'm not always successful at waiting, I TRY to wait for the first revision before I buy.

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

Its pretty sad that these agents of FUD always serve the same masters. I mean seriously, when did you last see a Nintendo or Playstation affiliated site go after Xbox in the same way?

Proof?

I mean, maybe it's FUD maybe it's not. But just throwing accusations around without proof is like the bad side of #MeToo.

It doesn't really affect me either way and if it is FUD then the people doing it should stop, 100%. But I won't call it FUD until there's hard proof of it. People were trying to call Github FUD (mainly because Microsoft owns at least a part of it) at one point, too. Sometimes shit's just true.

Personally gonna reserve judgement on this particular rumor, tho. Needs more proof. Maybe it could be referring to the retail version of the system, who knows. But I'd like to think cooling is something Cerny and his team got a handle on a long time ago regarding PS5.

 

[Neo 007]

These are the type of threads that really make me dislike the internet in general........mods need to lock this junk.

 

[DForce]

Oh...really?

Well... explain this: http://tiny.cc/inagmz

It's not even close. You can find overheating on a lot of consoles, even the Xbox One X.

360 worse than any other major console when it came to heating issues.

 

[DForce]

Proof?

I mean, maybe it's FUD maybe it's not. But just throwing accusations around without proof is like the bad side of #MeToo.

It doesn't really affect me either way and if it is FUD then the people doing it should stop, 100%. But I won't call it FUD until there's hard proof of it. People were trying to call Github FUD (mainly because Microsoft owns at least a part of it) at one point, too. Sometimes shit's just true.

Personally gonna reserve judgement on this particular rumor, tho. Needs more proof. Maybe it could be referring to the retail version of the system, who knows. But I'd like to think cooling is something Cerny and his team got a handle on a long time ago regarding PS5.

Why would they ask on Twitter if it's FUD or legit when he claims to have known the guy? That seems highly suspicious.

 

[SatansReverence]

If someone like Jason Schrier and well known journalists start saying there is a problem, then I would believe it.

Schriers journalistic integrity was completely nuked from orbit after his pathetic display in regards to sophnar0747 and her article about the political bias in games journalism.

Schrier: There is no bias, people aren't hired and fired based on their political leanings
Everyone: Ok, who do you work with that is openly conservative
Schrier: *autistic screaching* THERE'S NO BIAS BLOCK BLOCK BLOCK!

As others have said, try taking the rumour with a grain of salt. No need to get irrationally upset a over it.

 

[DynamiteCop!]

These are the type of threads that really make me dislike the internet in general........mods need to lock this junk.

"I don't like what this published rumor says, lock, lock, LOCKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

 

[TLZ]

Change PS5's name to Icarus.

 

[DForce]

 

[Neo Blaster]

Why are we getting yet another thread about something already debunked? Jesus, the FUD never stops!!

 

[ManaByte]

People said the same thing about the PS4 before launch.

 

[TLZ]

Again? Can mods lock this shit?

Maybe if it's posted one more time it'll become true!

 

[quest]

People said the same thing about the PS4 before launch.

And I ended up with a 747 with my launch ps4. This is a bs rumor but Sony has to prove to me on the cooling after this generation of Boeing inspired design.

 

[ManaByte]

And I ended up with a 747 with my launch ps4. This is a bs rumor but Sony has to prove to me on the cooling after this generation of Boeing inspired design.

My Pro sounds like a Saturn V lifting off. But it's not melting.

 

[schaft0620]

If the PS4 had massive overheating issues like the 360 did I would have heard about it. The most that I've heard is that the console is loud and that doesn't necessarily mean it's suffering from massive overheating issues.

100% of the white original form factor 360 consoles are scrap metal and plastic. This is absolutely incorrect.