Technical Upgraded PS3 HDD yet?, technical discussion on PS3 HDD
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 Nov 30 2009, 12:03 PM
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Guys , I started reading not long ago , may I ask what is the maximum capacity of internal hdd that the ps3 can support ? I'm interested in upgrading my internal hdd to a 7200rpm but have no idea how big . Ps3 uses the same type of internal hdd as nowadays pc which is a 2.5" SATA am I right ?
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Nov 30 2009, 01:43 PM
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Hmm , Thanks for the heads up . I think I'll go for Internal . Not much of a hassle ! Do you guys do it yourself or have someone to do it for you ?
As mentioned by Vorchiel in her PS3 thread that we need to have the Firmware installation in our external drive for installation into the new HDD , Is it possible to just upgrade the HDD and install the firmware via the internet ? |
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Nov 30 2009, 02:35 PM
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QUOTE(vorchiel @ Nov 30 2009, 02:20 PM) the firmware file is needed during the hdd upgrading and at that time, PS3 is not fully-functioning yet so you cant go to the XMB to download the firmware. it must be pre-downloaded beforehands via a pc. any 256MB usb flashdrive will do or you can just use digicam/phones if they support usb mass storage and you dont have any usb flash drive around. So it's just the latest firmware right ? I Suppose I can't extract it from the Ps3 as I downloaded it using it via the internet ? So you're saying that I must go download it externally on pc and save it on my pendrive. Once the new HDD is in place , Plug in the USB and install it ? Will the PS3 detects it ? This post has been edited by Thalmes: Nov 30 2009, 02:35 PM |
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Nov 30 2009, 02:46 PM
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QUOTE(ferricide @ Nov 30 2009, 02:38 PM) Bro, u gotta format your USB drive to FAT32 beforehand. Then create folders as follows:- OK thanks for the heads up ! Do you guys DIY on the HDD or what ?PS3 --> UPDATE and put the *.PUP file in there. Yes, its always safe to download the update file (PUP file) on your PC and copy it over to the update folder. |
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Nov 30 2009, 02:52 PM
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I'm not the kind of DIY guy . It's okay , I'll just look around and do it myself . Any recomenndation on HDD ? I know it's basically all you can use but any ''better'' one ?
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Nov 30 2009, 02:57 PM
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QUOTE(ferricide @ Nov 30 2009, 02:55 PM) I think pretty much any SATA HDD will do fine, but fortunately the PS3 isn't too picky on HDDs. So any good 5400RPM SATA will do fine. I'm looking for a 7200rpm actually . Does it matter at all ? Apart from speed ... As in compatibilityIf you want, maybe try getting WD or Seagate. |
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Nov 30 2009, 03:07 PM
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QUOTE(ferricide @ Nov 30 2009, 03:00 PM) Its all good, in fact - ppl would recommend the 5400rpm as it SUPPOSEDLY produces LESS HEAT. Hmm , I didn't know that ! Thanks for the heads up ... Summer heat is too hot in here ... Haha , I'll get 5400 then @,@But in the end, you have the final say in this anyway. |
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