(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); I know there's already a thread with a similair topic, but it doesn't really answer my question. Alright, so my console has been really hot lately. I'm too afraid to take apart my console, and replace the thermal paste just yet. Although, if I have to I will. But for now, my temperatures range from 40C CPU and 40C RSX at startup. After about 15 minutes, my console is at 80C CPU and 70C RSX. I knew that it's not normal to have those temperatures, so I went and opened PS3ITA Manager, and went to the fan utility option. I set the speeds to payload, and ever since I did that, my temperatures are at 65C max. It seems like everything is fine. I've been doing this for about a week. Even though the fan is kinda loud, it doesn't bother me unless it's not safe. My questions, is it alright to have the fan working a little harder than usual? Resulting in more noise and speeds? Or is this going to end up with me, having fan issues or overall just more problems? Thanks! - (4.46.1 D-REX CECHP01 PHAT) Fan speed settings: You must login or register to view this content. (I copied these settings, this isn't a screenshot from my console).

lol yeah. Blowing air into the behind, just sends all the air back into it i'm pretty sure. I have payload + fan into the front (Theres vents in the front hidden) and i think its working.

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EDIT: i also put my PC cooling pad under my console, only to find that it's broken.. I'm not sure if it would help that much anyway

Not bad. Actually before putting it to payload, it gets 80+ only 10 minutes of playing. Now it's only 70+. Which is still bad.

I think I'll have to risk opening my ps3, besides if I fail, there's someone in my local retail stores who fixes ps3 XD

You got Skype? Maybe we can put thermal paste together XD

That would be wayyy better lmao.. Skype: Hoping. (with a dot at the end)

Suspect? If yes, added.