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So it seems the PS5 has fan lottery exactly same as PS4.
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Let's be a bit serious here, shall we?
Concerns regarding these issues are not unfounded. Sony went a full generation with the PS4 not giving a flying fuck about the noise. It was a problem with the OG, and then they released a Pro model that took it to an even higher level.
The main problem is that it's really difficult to compare and declare if something is noisy, because of peoples' sensitivity to these issues are based on previous experiences, how you perceive sound and how the console is placed.
There are always people trying to play these things down. But considering that the "PS4 jet engine" moniker never died down, it's pretty obvious that people are very cautious regarding what Sony is trying to sell us this time.
So I was watching the PS5 tear down here
PS5 Teardown - A Repairability Perspective
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At 3:10, he shows the fan from the top and it seems it's a delta fan ( which was the fan that used to make the PS4 go crazy loud while others ( Nidec) not as bad .
true enough I opened my PS5 cover and it's a Nidec fan. Which explains why my system is quiet while some people reporting noisy PS5
If that's the case then god help us all.
to tell the difference , this is from the PS4 but applies here
It isn't the same design, you are just jumping to conclusions.
Well thank goodness I seem to have won this time because I still have ps4s flying around my house that I'm trying to catch.
And the PS5 was built to be as silent as possible. It's not even a week from launch, all reviews state how quiet it is, and given there are millions out there, we'd see a LOT of talk about it if there was a problem on the scale of PS4. Which we haven't. Jumping to conclusions based an one component is scaremongering.
The lack of any sort of meaningful tech analysis whatsoever outside of "look! Same branding on the fan!" As well as the speculative thread title should be ban worthy IMO. Could even lead people to try and take open their PS5 when there's no solid guidance on how to do so yet. Ya done goofed OP.
Are people sure the hum/noise is from the fans? Because the disc drive is kinda loud when it's spinning up and installing games. Noted it in my review that it sends vibration from the drive right through my furniture. Ended up sorting it using a Sorbothane pad which has massively reduced the vibration noise
Exactly. It's looking for a problem, rather than seeing a problem and investigating. It's the same as the "it's really small and therefore must overheat" posts regarding the SX. Thread should be closed.
Dude those are serious problem, he probably investigated a lot prior to open this topic /s
Even my PC which is quiet has a hum its natural noise. Yes PS4 Pro was obscenely loud but anything better than that is a step up.
uhh seriously, PS5s can be noisy? are you effing kidding me? i thought that was one of the main aspects of the design, the quietness. that it was the reason why it needed to be so big, for proper airflow etc..
is this all concern trolling or is this a real issue? i am NOT buying another Sony console after the super noisy Pro that did my head in for years, unless i know for sure its much less noisier (completely silent isn't necessary).
i don't have much extra money, when i buy an expensive product like a games console i need to be sure it's good quality.
should i keep waiting..?
is this all concern trolling or is this a real issue? i am NOT buying another Sony console after the super noisy Pro that did my head in for years, unless i know for sure its much less noisier (completely silent isn't necessary).
i don't have much extra money, when i buy an expensive product like a games console i need to be sure it's good quality.
should i keep waiting..?
While I agree that video is poorly made, 1db of difference is very much audible. The decibel scale is logarithmic so 1db of difference can be a lot.
You can even test it yourself, here's an example of me testing it.
PS5 has a completely different design and size of fan. Can't really say the same thing will happen this gen without testing and proof over time. And as someone pointed out, the Series X has a Delta; just because it's the same brand doesn't mean the same thing will happen.
Maybe read reviews instead of concern threads like these. Even Series X uses the same brand of fans. OP just jumping the gun.
That sucks. Though not a huge hindrance to me, and even though overall my PS4 Pro was pretty good noise level wise, this past year the fan was getting excessively louder to the point I started to hear it clearly. For years I have managed to get used to noise levels with regards to the fans in my PC, so overall not a deal breaker, just an annoyance I did not expect from a console.
When I get my PS5, I hope I win the "fan" lottery.
When I get my PS5, I hope I win the "fan" lottery.
Sorry OP, but it sounds like a bit of a stretch. A slightly differently designed fan does not change the thermal design overall. It's the same on a PC case or any actively cooled device.
This post reads like the type of post the OP was fishing for when creating this thread.
Hallelujah we are saved
I was actively put off beefier PS4 games because I'd have to deafen my neighbours to play audibly
What do you mean? No we must jump to conclusions as fast as possible disregarding the fact that companies change and update their products to fix issues specially over 4 years later.
Not even lying, I haven't played many of the PS4 games I wanted to, because using the PS4 Pro was just an absolute nightmare with that loud as hell fan.
Being able to play them on PS5 (For free in a lot of cases, as I didn't bother to pick them up and now they'll be in the PS+ collection) with better frames/res etc is going to be a treat
Oh also, thread seems really strange, it's based on nothing more than an assumption with no actual evidence that there will be an issue with different fans. Why scaremongering is allowed?
Same as mine. My idle might be slightly less quieter but def it has low humming or buzzing noise. Playing games it gets louder.. It's normal, don't worry about it
Do you just put the pad on the disc drive? Considering doing this, too.
You're a peace bringer. Wherever you go, tranquility follows.Only because the Ps4 Pro delta fans were loud, it doesn't mean all their coolers will be too.
Xbox Series X also uses delta fans btw
Exactly. This thread is premature.
Launch units might have issues, because, well, launch units. But for us to determine if there's a widespread issue or a design flaw... We'll have to wait and see.
No, I bought a 15x15cm pad and put it under the stand. Removed the attached rubber feet on the stand as the sorbothane can be quite sticky!
I mean it's no PS4 jet engine but it's also not the inaudible Xbox series x I have too.
You think this is the fan or coil? If it's fan I'm wondering about popping top off to see if there's any rubbing.
I have pretty sensitive hearing.
Mine has that same fluttering noise as well. It's audible enough to hear when playing with volume low which makes it kind of annoying. At around medium volume, it drowns it out a bit but you still hear it slightly. Headphones would be the best way to not hear it unfortunately.
Still improved from the PS4 Pro's audibles though so not complaining about that!
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I think it's down to a bit of lockdown cabin fever mixed with the usual new gen obsessions, it's kinda entertaining in it's own way.
Well that's quite a few of us with same noises so I gusss we can say this is standard for PS5. There's definitely been some with really bad noises that aren't normal.
I would just like to point out that when I opened up my PS4 Pro to replace the loud fan, it already had a Nidec fan in it. The new one didn't really do much. Pretty sure it's down to luck of the draw rather than being able to point to one particular part and say that it's the cause of everything.
Quiet is relative. Dead silent is the XSX. PS5 has noise but it's nowhere near PS4 jet engine.
Mine is also super quiet. Only time I hear it make sounds is when it's installing a game from a disc.
My XSX is dead silent as well, I still put the PS5 is super quiet territory.
I'm willing to be the fan noise disparity comes with the fact that some people are lying their PS5s horizontally and some are not. Horizontal makes my fan hum louder. Vertical removes that hum.
Same. My XSX makes zero noise. Not even a whooshing sound when the fan is running during gameplay. My PS5 audibly kicks up the fan every single time any game, PS4 or PS5, is started. It's noticeable but not worrisome.
Same. My XSX makes zero noise. Not even a whooshing sound when the fan is running during gameplay. My PS5 audibly kicks up the fan every single time any game, PS4 or PS5, is started. It's noticeable but not worrisome.
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