(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); My PS3 overheats like crazy and because it's super dodgy when it overheats the WiFi thing (not sure on specific term) becomes all crappy and won't work properly.

so i was wondering is the official PS3 fan worth buying

Thankyou

If your ps3 keeps overheating I'm guessing it would be worth it, or get a new ps3 which ever makes life easier.

if its like a intercooler type thing it lly doesnt help because from my experience intercoolers just push the hot air back into the consoles

I recommend upgrading to the 19 blade OEM fan, and replacing your current thermal paste with a new paste. Also when you open up your console, use compressed air to clean all the dust out of the console.

I have a PS3 320GB SLIM and the fan for it seems great it keeps it cool for a couple of hours

good idea but too much effort for me tbh, i'm leaving soon and i won't be using my ps3 for a while so such extensive measures aren't necessary

if your ps3 overheats i would definitely get a fan because if it continues to overheat long enough you will be spending a couple hundred for a new one

For now, try taking your PS3 off of carpet. Try putting it on a stand, or wood, or by a window.

If it still overheats, a PS3 fan works really great.

tyvm, its always been on wood for the mean time all i do is move it around ever couple of hours :/

This is the best solution in my experience. How long does your PS3 take to overheat? Do you keep it upright or flat?

It overheats for a reason. just replacing the fan will not help. The heat doesnt sink well into the fan to disburse it. This mean the paste to keep a firm contact between the sinks on the board probably needs replacing as well.