D.I.Y Fan Controller Modification - PS3Hax Network

mathuali · 03-05-2013

I have had problems with my PHAT PS3 overheating, and I had a few spare fans laying around with a fan controller. So I thought I would modify the PS3 case to house these fans.

This is my first attempt at anything like this so give me your thoughts on how I could improve it.

CECHG 60GB Model PS3 - Moddified with 25GB HDD

ZALMAN ZM-MFC2 Multi Fan Controller

I took the case off the fan controller so I could mark up the screw wholes. I drilled two wholes into the lid of the PS3 ant attached the fan controller.

The Zalman fan controller requires a 12v power connection via a Molex 4 pin connection and until i can figure out how to wire this into the PS3 I am using an external power source using a Storage Magic Bridge.

On the right had side of the lid, I made four wholes for a 120mm fan and drilled them.

I then drilled wholes 1cm apart as a grill using a 4mm drill bit.

Then I attached the fan using Fan screws.(Same as the ones on a pc.)

I then did the same for a 90mm fan.

I have the top fans pushing cool air into the PS3. I will then have fans on the bottom pulling warm air out. I will continue to do this project and update this post when I do.
I plan on changing these fans for quieter and faster fans when I have the chance to go and buy some.

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stevorkz · 03-05-2013

Very cool mod dude I like it

. Im busy similarly modding my CECHC04 60gb I just got.

As soon as you have any temp stats could you pretty please post them? Shot mate

mathuali · 03-05-2013

I have ran it this morning for an hour and temp was 75c for cpu and 61 for RSX after playing a game. Just to note, have the bottom fans pushing air in, instead of out. Helps more.

stevorkz · 03-05-2013

Just be a bit careful because the bottom of the phat ps3s are meant for cool air to be pulled in not warm air out. You could hinder the stock fans performance like that.

For instance look at what I did here

This way the stock fan can pull air in more freely and it drops temps quite well. The legs also help

mathuali · 03-05-2013

I had the bottom ones pulling air out at first until i realised it was slowing the stock fan down. now i have then pushing air in.

Mr.Dutch · 03-05-2013

you are too old to play the playstation.

btw, do you have a mustache?

i wish @mrc1978 had a mustache like that, sigh.

mrc1978 · 03-05-2013

Originally Posted by Mr.Dutch

you are too old to play the playstation.

btw, do you have a mustache?
i wish @mrc1978 had a mustache like that, sigh.

You just don't know

Got a new SIG btw

mathuali · 03-05-2013

Originally Posted by Mr.Dutch

you are too old to play the playstation.

btw, do you have a mustache?
i wish @mrc1978 had a mustache like that, sigh.

20Years old isnt too old to play PS3 and no I dont, its a just **** on the lid and bad reflection

GregoryRasputin · 03-05-2013

@mathuali i front paged your article, i think its an awesome mod and deserved a place on the front page

n2neee · 03-05-2013

dude you should add some FAN FILTERS so you dont have like 4x times the amount of dust bunnies you would otherwise have.

i recommend screw-on metal fan covers
or that sponge-like stuff you could just slip in.

I'm torn in between whether or not I want to fan or water cool.

Power to you bud, you are awesome

03-05-2013	#1
mathuali Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 59 Likes: 6 Liked 11 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	D.I.Y Fan Controller Modification I have had problems with my PHAT PS3 overheating, and I had a few spare fans laying around with a fan controller. So I thought I would modify the PS3 case to house these fans. This is my first attempt at anything like this so give me your thoughts on how I could improve it. CECHG 60GB Model PS3 - Moddified with 25GB HDD ZALMAN ZM-MFC2 Multi Fan Controller I took the case off the fan controller so I could mark up the screw wholes. I drilled two wholes into the lid of the PS3 ant attached the fan controller. The Zalman fan controller requires a 12v power connection via a Molex 4 pin connection and until i can figure out how to wire this into the PS3 I am using an external power source using a Storage Magic Bridge. On the right had side of the lid, I made four wholes for a 120mm fan and drilled them. I then drilled wholes 1cm apart as a grill using a 4mm drill bit. Then I attached the fan using Fan screws.(Same as the ones on a pc.) I then did the same for a 90mm fan. I have the top fans pushing cool air into the PS3. I will then have fans on the bottom pulling warm air out. I will continue to do this project and update this post when I do. I plan on changing these fans for quieter and faster fans when I have the chance to go and buy some. [Read More] Last edited by GregoryRasputin; 03-05-2013 at 09:56 AM.

03-05-2013	#2
stevorkz Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Next door... Posts: 704 Likes: 592 Liked 439 Times in 239 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Very cool mod dude I like it . Im busy similarly modding my CECHC04 60gb I just got. As soon as you have any temp stats could you pretty please post them? Shot mate __________________

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stevorkz Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Next door... Posts: 704 Likes: 592 Liked 439 Times in 239 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just be a bit careful because the bottom of the phat ps3s are meant for cool air to be pulled in not warm air out. You could hinder the stock fans performance like that. For instance look at what I did here This way the stock fan can pull air in more freely and it drops temps quite well. The legs also help __________________

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GregoryRasputin Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,481 Likes: 8,236 Liked 14,605 Times in 5,595 Posts Mentioned: 1332 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	@mathuali i front paged your article, i think its an awesome mod and deserved a place on the front page __________________ ★☆Click For Live Help On PS3HaX IRC☆★ ★☆Forum Rules☆★ ★☆Console Histories☆★ ★☆F.A.Q - Complete PS3 Help☆★ PS3 Dev Wiki Vita Dev Wiki TransAMGrafx Are Scam Artists(G+ Group) http://about.me/GregoryRasputin KOTD Store(Battle Rap) Last edited by GregoryRasputin; 03-05-2013 at 09:57 AM.

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n2neee Apprentice Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 20 Likes: 5 Liked 11 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	sweet! I have a tip dude you should add some FAN FILTERS so you dont have like 4x times the amount of dust bunnies you would otherwise have. i recommend screw-on metal fan covers or that sponge-like stuff you could just slip in. I'm torn in between whether or not I want to fan or water cool. Power to you bud, you are awesome

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Mr.Dutch Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,482 Likes: 685 Liked 971 Times in 651 Posts Mentioned: 431 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	you are too old to play the playstation. btw, do you have a mustache? i wish @mrc1978 had a mustache like that, sigh.

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