Home built PS2 external fan???
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Home built PS2 external fan???
Just curious if anyone has tried to build their own or taken a fan from a computer or something to cool there PS2 because they play long hours or they want to cool their hard drive.
I actually replaced the original PS2 fan by an AMD fan. I soldered it to the main PSU 12v, so it continues to spin even when the ps2 is in sleep mode.
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Maybe this doesn't directly address your question, but there are a number
of things you can do with hard drives and PS2 systems that will remove
heat as an issue.
1. Purchase a Sony hard drive that was spec'ed for the PS2.
2. If spending an outrageous amount of money for a 40GB HD
doesn't appeal to you, you can buy your own or re-use an
existing hard drive. However, you become directly responsible
for ensuring a drive is reasonable for the system.
Rules for finding a non-sony HD for the PS2
1. Try to use Maxtor hard drives. These are the ones that Sony uses.
The IDE+Power connectors have the best success of plugging into
The Broadband adaptor. Other manufacturer models might work also,
but unless you want to track down that "compatibility" list on the
internet, or have excess drives at home to play with, stick with Maxtor.
2. If you purchase a drive, rather than re-use, definitely go with Maxtor
unless you want a high risk of having to return the drive for not fitting.
3. Yes you can maneuver the BB adaptor around a little to take other
drives. People can do this if they like, I am just giving advice that has
a higher chance of success from the outset.
4. AVOID 7200rpm, 10000rpm, and higher drives!!!!
I repeat: AVOID >= 7200RPM drives!!!!
Such drives pull too much current, produce too much heat, and for
those who care, make too much noise. They are most likely to fail.
If you use such a drive and it dies and/or fouls your PS2, you really
really did deserve what resulted.
5. Use <= 5400 RPM drives. They consume far less power and produce
much less heat. Sony uses these (or slower ?)
6. Try to use newer, or newly purchased drives. Older ones you have
laying around from 5 years ago, even if 5400rpm or less, likely still
consume a ton of power and produce heat compared to newer ones.
7. Most drives produced after Jan 2004 use fluid bearings to reduce noise.
In particular, Maxtor and WD drives after Jan 2004 do so. If you bought
one of the recently quieter PS2's, you will appreciate these drives.
8. Avoid >= 7200RPM drives!!!
I went shopping a few months back for a HD for my PS2. Actually, it wasn't
originally for my PS2, it was for my G4 Cube. Given that the Cube isn't
fan cooled, I used the same criteria I use for PS2 drives. However, shortly
after purchase, I decided my Dev system needed a hard drive. (Glad I
ended up getting a Maxtor).
I went to the store, and looked at each drive these specs:
1. Manufacturer (Maxtor or Western Digital)
2. Capacity (> 100GB)
3. RPM (<=5400rpm)
4. Date of manufacture (after Jan 1 2004 for high % chance of fluid bearings)
5. Low watts/amps compared with other drives.
The result of the purchase was:
Maxtor DiamondMax 16 160GB ATA/133
160GB
5400RPM
01 Mar 2004 manufactured
+5v = 590mA, +12v = 590mA (this is LOW!!!!)
Needless to say, I am happy with the purchase, and never at all
worry about heat being produced, or sucking too much current out
of the mouth of that little EE.
Mharris, another one for your FAQ ?
Gorim
of things you can do with hard drives and PS2 systems that will remove
heat as an issue.
1. Purchase a Sony hard drive that was spec'ed for the PS2.
2. If spending an outrageous amount of money for a 40GB HD
doesn't appeal to you, you can buy your own or re-use an
existing hard drive. However, you become directly responsible
for ensuring a drive is reasonable for the system.
Rules for finding a non-sony HD for the PS2
1. Try to use Maxtor hard drives. These are the ones that Sony uses.
The IDE+Power connectors have the best success of plugging into
The Broadband adaptor. Other manufacturer models might work also,
but unless you want to track down that "compatibility" list on the
internet, or have excess drives at home to play with, stick with Maxtor.
2. If you purchase a drive, rather than re-use, definitely go with Maxtor
unless you want a high risk of having to return the drive for not fitting.
3. Yes you can maneuver the BB adaptor around a little to take other
drives. People can do this if they like, I am just giving advice that has
a higher chance of success from the outset.
4. AVOID 7200rpm, 10000rpm, and higher drives!!!!
I repeat: AVOID >= 7200RPM drives!!!!
Such drives pull too much current, produce too much heat, and for
those who care, make too much noise. They are most likely to fail.
If you use such a drive and it dies and/or fouls your PS2, you really
really did deserve what resulted.
5. Use <= 5400 RPM drives. They consume far less power and produce
much less heat. Sony uses these (or slower ?)
6. Try to use newer, or newly purchased drives. Older ones you have
laying around from 5 years ago, even if 5400rpm or less, likely still
consume a ton of power and produce heat compared to newer ones.
7. Most drives produced after Jan 2004 use fluid bearings to reduce noise.
In particular, Maxtor and WD drives after Jan 2004 do so. If you bought
one of the recently quieter PS2's, you will appreciate these drives.
8. Avoid >= 7200RPM drives!!!
I went shopping a few months back for a HD for my PS2. Actually, it wasn't
originally for my PS2, it was for my G4 Cube. Given that the Cube isn't
fan cooled, I used the same criteria I use for PS2 drives. However, shortly
after purchase, I decided my Dev system needed a hard drive. (Glad I
ended up getting a Maxtor).
I went to the store, and looked at each drive these specs:
1. Manufacturer (Maxtor or Western Digital)
2. Capacity (> 100GB)
3. RPM (<=5400rpm)
4. Date of manufacture (after Jan 1 2004 for high % chance of fluid bearings)
5. Low watts/amps compared with other drives.
The result of the purchase was:
Maxtor DiamondMax 16 160GB ATA/133
160GB
5400RPM
01 Mar 2004 manufactured
+5v = 590mA, +12v = 590mA (this is LOW!!!!)
Needless to say, I am happy with the purchase, and never at all
worry about heat being produced, or sucking too much current out
of the mouth of that little EE.
Mharris, another one for your FAQ ?
Gorim
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