(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hey so i have this one modded PS3 running d-rex 4.76 and it has really high temp on the CPU without being in a game.
I just applied some thermal paste before i did it gave me YLOD but it would always boot after a while.

Any ideas what is wrong, this was my first time ever applying thermal paste so i might have fucked up.



My stats in XMB are:
CPU: 83°C [FAN: 65% Manual]
RSX: 40°C
MEM: 2448KB

You should change thermal paste before it it hits YLOD, and every so often to prevent it. Simply changing thermal paste does not fix YLOD. According to your temps, you will need a reflow(or reball if you choose) of the CPU. RSX at 40C is great though.

Upgrade your fan? To a 17 or 15 blade? You should use webman fan control it's sweet my temps are
69c cpu
55c Rsx

And I'm on a phat ps3

Okey, not sure exactly what they are but thanks. Will look it up.
Is it worth mentioning that i did not remove any old thermal paste, just added to it.

That is terrible because the old thermal paste is of a different material, and by now would be old and crusty, and most likely uneven and bumpy because of so. You should scrape it off and always apply new. Personally, I replace the thermal paste anytime I take the motherboard off. I use only Arctic silver 5 for ps3s, I put a thin line down the side of the chip and spread it evenly with a card. Always a perfect application.

Yeah, same, i didn't know that tho. Will do so tomorrow. I am guessing alcohol with like 70%-90%?

Not really a need for alchohol but won't hurt if you do.

What console is it? I have a Phat PS3 that I changed the thermal paste on yesterday. I also did a case mod to increase the airflow/hot air escaping.

Simply drilled a circle of holes the circumference of a large glass (all the way to the core of the circle). Added 2 inch rubber feet to the 4 corners of the console.

Prior to this, the console would cough out hot air and the fan was always in overdrive. Now, it's cool even after hours of use. You can take it further and add extra fans but I don't think that's always necessary if you are careful with the console.

Keep it stored in a well ventilated area free of dust. And raise with something in the corners.
All pretty self explanatory stuff but helps prevent the YLOD.

Seeing as you already had this. Try the oven method, it does work but isn't a permanent fix. Reballing is the only real fix, then prevention methods from there.

Hope your PS3 recovers .

Don't use the manual fan settings ,it damages your thermal paste

That doesn't matter in my case but thanks for the heads up