PS3 external fans?

[Chris morse]

Just come back from GAME, I was offered a PS3 external fan that's on offer to help cool the machine. Is this a gimmick or should I be worried?

I do notice it warms up quicker than any other kit I've got, but also read that Folding Home have some on around the clock without adverse affect.



What do you think?

[Jonas]

As far as I know there are no known unusual failures on the PS3 due to lack of cooling so I am not worried about it. The trend does seem to have started with all the problems associated with the XBOX 360 and overheating.

[MattZani]

Sometimes my PS3 is on for 8 or 10 hours folding, next to a PC, Printer and 360, and nothing wrong.



Its a launch model by the way, and yes, external fans are a gimmick.