I considering to build a custom water cooler (external) for my fat ps3. coz lots reported getting the ylod disease due to overheat.

so guys, need ur opinion, suggestion, expertise..i still doing my research rite now (still noob) bout this WC system.

the major prob i see rite now is finding a suitable water block and bracket, the rest i think no problem.

the mobo is look like this. 2 diagonal hole for de screw to hold the heatsink. but i don't know the dimension and size, anyone??



and yes i know to build such thing would cost me a lot (may think i crazy) and better buy a new slim PS3.

This post has been edited by fnf: Jan 9 2011, 08:10 AM

you will need a made-for-PS3 waterblock... and I think it is quite hard to get in Malaysia

This post has been edited by ne0cz: Jan 14 2011, 02:45 PM

yup. i guess so.

but if can get waterblock dat would cover the cpu/gpu surface should be ok. the bracket i think can fabricate or mod myself

Do you think it would be cost effective?

i think custom made by urself is cheaper solution.....(chipset waterblock)
can try looking for 2nd simple loop in garage sales

try for thermaltake tide water...cos its for moduler vga cooler...itscan fit to single gpu...never try...but have locking at google...use at xbox properly...

i found this. specially for PS3.

http://www.aquatuning.us/product_info.php/...waterblock.html

for a 1k plus machine that would be utterly wasting of resource time and money..might as well as keep the money and bought new machine if its breakdown.

maybe it is his hobby...

can arr bro..? never heard anyone wc a ps3 before or am i just the only one..

mesti can. just need to do some mod. btw, its a external system.

now only i know

Cool, I like DIY ppl.
B4 that i just wanna ask, PS3 got temperature viewer?
Or u gotta install the thermometer urself?

PS3 liquid cooling system? wow..1st time heard of it

-edited-

tak perasan dah ade org post. my bad.

u_u

This post has been edited by hantarkatsini2: Feb 1 2011, 10:42 AM

user cannot view the temp. i think. just by the system. so need to probe ur own thermomtr if want to view.

act, not started this project yet, still juz an idea.

need to use temp probe laa like that.. stick it on to the chip.. then have an lcd monitor to monitor laa,

one day will be sure console gaming using liquid/water cooling method liao btw..nice idea..

theres a guy in vietnam does custom waterblocks

heck he did one in xs for a customer of his for p67 sabertooth

yup, agreed.

found one in google images..its true or not? in logical thinking

why not just buy a air cond(18000hp) install beside ur ps3???

better get a portable aircond to cool the system..

Then if u play too frequent... u need to pay heavy electric billing too

i don't have any experience with liquid cooling system, but from my knowledge you may only need to custom build the bracket that will hold the waterblock... my question, cheapo waterblock will do any good than the ps3 stock heatsink?

i would love to build one but it seems like the cost to build it might even reach the price of a new ps3.. waterblock x2(as you need to put it on the RSX&CELL proc RM2++/each, pump RM2++, tubing etc...

i'm not discouraging you, for sure the ps3 will look kick ass with those tubing .. do tell me if you found cheap waterblock+pump

definitely the cost won't be cheap. most of the time ppl build WC for their pc to look cooler not the temp.

for now no time to even start the project. just using my slim ps3, the fat just sit in the rack. haha

i might try this later once my PS3 runs out of warranty

but i think its time now we move to slim system..even this is a great idea..but water cooling need lot of DIY knowlegde and budget though..

as i mention earlier this just a diy hobby and just assume i got enough money.. fyi, i oso own a slim ps3..if u notice few ps3 slim reported had gotten the ylod.

ya lor..me also scared..slim also got defect..btw corsair H50 is good enough..u wanna try?? i really wanna try but need guiding..hehehe..

H50 sounds nice and compact but need to buy two of it.. one for CPU and one for GPU.. no need much diy skill, just a know how to fix that damn heatsink to the processor will do. current cost:~RM700

we wont be worrying much of rrod/ylod if sony/ms implement the socket type processor/GPU. when everything is soldered, there is high chance of the solder to crack when the mobo is warping. haih, they just care to make money.

will try doing more business to earn RM700..hehe..yeah sony should realise they had a faulty designation of CPU and GPU also heatsink..even PS3 use Cell CPU that is same like PC CPU..but the operating temperature was ridiciulous man..even high quality TIM also suffer to dissipate the heat..

i considering to buy used water cooling system to start this project

wow..try ask Legend86 bro..he sell H50 or H70 in RM200..im not remember though but u can look his thread..just suggest..

This post has been edited by miewan92: Apr 27 2011, 04:42 PM

ps3 slim liquid cool...

i'm bored and curious...any malaysian had any success water cooling ps3 espcially phat version ???

most setup pretty much simple but costly since most setup uses external cooling such as reserator and such.

every one every one... ps3 water cooled got but you must buy a 775 water block mount .. koolance got innovatek got .. best way is to buy online or ask the shop owner to odder stock .. lowyat sure got sell but its stupid .. but 2 master cooler cooling and mount is will be cheap and much better my ps3 is using cooler master heat sink .. ill let you know the model .

check out my siggy i think it sould give u the rough idea
though i never try on ps3 before...

getting old and lazy to do modding de..lol

if success post a tutorial ya xD Might try it when warranty is over xD

the major heat also from the Harddisk, try convert to SSD to reduce the heat generated by the Harddisk, that can much reduce the overall heat for your console... you may found that water cooling is not needed actually...