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Would it be dumb to store the PS5 diagonally?
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You're probably kidding, but the solid state drive is the harddisk, and the solid state part of it is because there are no moving mechanical parts, unlike a platter harddisk, or a disc drive like the uhd drive is. But yeah, I would worry about scratching up the discs too. In the digital version of the machine, my only worry would be if the fan and the liquid metal are built to function to spec in that position.
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Oh thank you for also bringing up the Liquid metal.
Im definitely going to just alter the shleves to offset the cabinets so they are larger one side to accommodate.
Will be a lot less work than making the diagonal stand anyhow. Would have been time consuming as hell so it would look nice.
Any mechanical disc drive, for what I know. The momentum and weight will be out of whack, it's supposed to work horizontally and vertically.
Secondary, the air flow of the cooling system might suffer, but on that I'm not sure.
I wouldn't do it simply because I have no idea if it could cause the liquid metal to come out and kill the system, as mentioned already
Technically it has a lid on it to prevent leakage but yeah no guarantee if diagonal it doesn't start fucking up the system
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Haha yes its my first project at our new place. Im framing in the storage pocket in our garage that runs under the stairs of the first floor for them.
Then installing a cat door to that wall from the interior. It should really help control odor and loose litter, plus then its in a isolated space that no ine has to see. It will also be easy to clean with a access door in the garage.
yeah this plus possible wear are really important reasons to not do it
my take, it is harmless beside the aesthetic factor. probably over time the white plastic parts start to bend over the weight of the console since they are not "hard rigid", but who know.
wouldnt that be the case if vertically too?
wouldnt that be the case if vertically too?
fuck it just hang a net from the ceiling and suspend the PS5 in there
i'm honestly a little surprised how many folks here use these to hold consoles considering the lack of airflow on the sides. then again, starting to regret my fully open tv furniture now that my kid is crawling lol
i'm honestly a little surprised how many folks here use these to hold consoles considering the lack of airflow on the sides. then again, starting to regret my fully open tv furniture now that my kid is crawling lol
Good idea. I would personally be pretty worried about keeping it in a weird position the stand wasn't made for.
Ok... 1) there's no Thor: The Dark World option in the poll, so I'm not voting. and 2) wall mount that bad boy. Could even hide it behind the TV that way. HideIt mounts have great reviews from what I've seen.
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I really hope Sony send out Stability updates for the Playstation 5.
Oh wow, thank you so much for this suggestion. My dumbass didn't even consider this.Diagonally is probably a bad idea because spinning parts like the discs or maybe even the fan might rotate in an unbalanced way, and get damaged.
Is there maybe room behind the TV (vertical with the disc drive pointing to one of the sides)?
Edit: Similar to this?
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Regrettably didnt add it, knew that was the wrong call. Then again I did ask such a sil question in the first place so what can we really expect.
Should have had it in the OO but its going in my office not next to a tv. I have these cubes setup for everything else that isnt my PC and work situation on the desk.
Thanks! If it turns out good or a mess I will share, unless its just okay and mediocre then I wont bother ha.
This got me haha
You are putting torque, and load onto parts that aren't designed for it. If it causes too much flex I would be worried it might change the shape of the fan housing changing the clearance of the blades which may affect flow, cause rubbing that damages/breaks the blades, or other problems.
Cube storage systems don't seem to make good TV cabinets. They're ok for general purpose storage (for example my nieces keep their toys in a Kallax with baskets), and great for certain things like board games, plus you can put different inserts in the cubes. But a proper TV cabinet should be able to fit AV receivers that are even longer than a horizontal PS5 and taller than a horizontal XSX.
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I stared at this image for like 30 seconds straight just laughing. I don't know why exactly it's so funny to me, but here we are.
You've clearly got a vision for this thing. I wouldn't compromise the additional work you're doing by having the console set on a diagonal.
Modify the upper 4 cubes to be 3 equal sized rectangles. You may need to get some tiny angled shelf brackets but those can be installed to be more or less hidden.
It will really make it as unique as you're intending it to be. Share pics if you can!
Will take you 30 minutes and cost you less than $10.
- Spray paint the color of your storage system
- Saw
- 1 or 2 pieces of wood, 1"x1"x13.5" long
- Paint the wood to match the storage system
- Cut/remove a wall between cubes
- Place a 13.5" piece at the back center. Use double-sided foam tape at each end to prevent movement and allow easy removal. Do the same at the front once you have the system in place, optional depending on your need to hold the weight above it.
Ah, another Kallax owner.
Planning on buying two more to stand vertical on each side.
Planning on buying two more to stand vertical on each side.
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