Post by: cr0 on May 30, 2007, 07:37:00 PM
I've looked through BigJimmy's tutorial and haven't noticed any major issues with tube routing. However, I'm concerned about the size of the CPU and GPU chips. I'd rather not have custom water blocks made, so I'm hoping I'll be able to use normal CPU blocks. (i.e. blocks from swiftech, danger den, etc.)
My questions are:
- What are the dimensions for each chip?
- What are the diagonal distances between the mounting holes for each chip?
- With the heatsink/fan block removed, will the PS3 still function? i.e. is there an RPM monitor that will shut down the PS3 if no activity is detected?
- With the heatsink/fan block removed are there supports to keep the rest of the innards elevated to the same height?
Any help would be appreciated. I'm especially curious to hear if anyone else has investigated this previously.
Thanks!
- cr0
This post has been edited by cr0: May 31 2007, 02:38 AM
Post by: pablot on June 04, 2007, 11:54:00 PM
last I checked the PS3 is very quiet and does not overheat.
Would be a fun project though!
Post by: wh00pass on June 05, 2007, 01:11:00 AM
it would be fun and a way to impress ur friends, hope this works for you man
Post by: nimicitor on June 05, 2007, 08:36:00 AM
QUOTE(wh00pass @ Jun 5 2007, 08:47 AM) 
what if the tube melted
if the tube melted then the water wouldn't be doing its job.
you would probably see any water related problems before they did any damage.
(im not an expert)
Post by: grim_d on June 05, 2007, 08:19:00 AM
QUOTE(wh00pass @ Jun 5 2007, 08:47 AM) 
haha, wow, i hate the idea of having water flow threw my ps3, jeeze,what if the tube melted on something or sprange a leek, their goes $600 and probley ur house burning down to smile.gif
it would be fun and a way to impress ur friends, hope this works for you man
it's not water cooling anymore, it's liquid cooling.
using water is stupid for that very reason (leaks) so any sensible luqid cooling setup would be using non-conductive liquid specially designed not to damage electrical components if the worst were to happen and a leak were to occur.
Post by: BIMPtacular on June 05, 2007, 07:53:00 PM
BIMP
Post by: lapoune on July 01, 2007, 01:57:00 PM
QUOTE(grim_d @ Jun 5 2007, 03:55 PM)
it's not water cooling anymore, it's liquid cooling.
using water is stupid for that very reason (leaks) so any sensible luqid cooling setup would be using non-conductive liquid specially designed not to damage electrical components if the worst were to happen and a leak were to occur.
Every liquid with a reasonable price conducts electricity (if not at first, after a short period of time). For liquid cooling water is still the best option. It has the best heat transfer properties too...
Post by: EnVious on July 02, 2007, 06:22:00 PM
This post has been edited by EnVious: Jul 3 2007, 01:23 AM
Post by: Sweeet on July 06, 2007, 12:09:00 PM
Maybe not such a crazy idea but I think the PS3 is built to withstand the heat, unlike another console I know.
This post has been edited by Sweeet: Jul 6 2007, 07:10 PM
Post by: the_massakre on July 07, 2007, 09:21:00 PM
QUOTE(Sweeet @ Jul 6 2007, 07:45 PM)
When I put my hand over the fan at the back of my PS3, it's actually fairly hot.
Maybe not such a crazy idea but I think the PS3 is built to withstand the heat, unlike another console I know.
i havent had any problems with my wii,j/k, watercooling it'd be awesome,but i am no help past encouragement,good luck
Post by: elcazador on July 21, 2007, 09:59:00 PM
QUOTE(cr0 @ May 30 2007, 10:13 PM)
Hi all, I'm investigating water cooling for my PS3.
I've looked through BigJimmy's tutorial and haven't noticed any major issues with tube routing. However, I'm concerned about the size of the CPU and GPU chips. I'd rather not have custom water blocks made, so I'm hoping I'll be able to use normal CPU blocks. (i.e. blocks from swiftech, danger den, etc.)
My questions are:
- What are the dimensions for each chip?
- What are the diagonal distances between the mounting holes for each chip?
- With the heatsink/fan block removed, will the PS3 still function? i.e. is there an RPM monitor that will shut down the PS3 if no activity is detected?
- With the heatsink/fan block removed are there supports to keep the rest of the innards elevated to the same height?
Any help would be appreciated. I'm especially curious to hear if anyone else has investigated this previously.
Thanks!
- cr0
I have decided to undertake this project. I can get every part required. I only need one additional part and that would be the brackets to fit the water cooling block on. Cooler Bracket Hardware . It might be separate for the PS3. But since you are the only one interested in this project as i am. We can decide to talk in private. PM me. I have more info than you might possibly have. I wouldnt want to discuss it here. Not if others dont have interest and simply wish to fear liquid cooling might cause potential damage.
Post by: splank on August 07, 2007, 03:40:00 PM
Post by: elcazador on August 20, 2007, 01:16:00 PM
Waterblock - hxxp://www.koolance.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=29_46&products_id=87 <-- Will work 100%
If anyone thinks that waterblock wont work please post. Also if someone has a custom waterblock let me know. I really love those Innovatek X360 waterblocks (really expensive though).
I am using Koolance Exos-2LX for my X360 and I plan to use splitters like i said to cool the PS3 as well.
Post by: rhopper on September 04, 2007, 11:57:00 AM
swiftech...cpu size they have apogee regular and server (output is sideways)
http://www.performance-pcs.com/ lots of cpu and gpu blocks
the raidator is big if you want it to cool better than it already dose.. the external koolance is ok but not top of the line (probly the best external kit)
i see it costing over 300$ eigther way and you ps3 isnt going to be as moveable...not tryn to stop you just saying
heres a product i havnt yet researched
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/ind...oducts_id=22149
could be cool if its just for 1 block...although a 2x120 rad would be better and nessicary if you do 2 components
This post has been edited by rhopper: Sep 4 2007, 07:12 PM
Post by: elcazador on September 10, 2007, 10:11:00 PM
I am doing a thorough analysis of the onboard fw and a lot of other work. I will keep you guys updated of progress.
Post by: elcazador on September 18, 2007, 11:07:00 PM
Great news for all of you wanting to watercool the PS3! Koolance with 2-3 weeks is coming up with a custom waterblock that should be for PS3
Post by: SuDDeN on October 08, 2007, 05:22:00 PM
Post by: ps3fw on October 09, 2007, 10:11:00 AM
(IMG:http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa138/ejsid/WatercooledPS3/liquid-cooled-ps3.jpg)
(IMG:http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa138/ejsid/WatercooledPS3/liquid-cooled-ps3-2.jpg)
That liquid cooled PS3 is not using the Koolance PS3 kit.
Here are pic's of the PS3 liquid cooling kit.
http://www.koolance.com/shop/product_info....products_id=554
(IMG:http://www.koolance.com/shop/images/more/kit-ps3bk-sys_p1.jpg)
I am also interested in watercooling the PS3 except I want some huge waterblock. Because in xbox 360 the small koolance waterblocks don't cool down the remaining RAM components etc.
This post has been edited by ps3fw: Oct 9 2007, 05:19 PM
Post by: SuDDeN on October 10, 2007, 02:14:00 AM
l8r
Post by: ps3fw on November 09, 2007, 09:48:00 PM
(IMG:http://www.webshop-innovatek.de/images/ps3matic11.jpg)
(IMG:http://www.webshop-innovatek.de/images/ps3matic21.jpg)
(IMG:http://www.webshop-innovatek.de/images/ps3matic31.jpg)
Post by: Bandit5317 on April 13, 2008, 12:41:00 PM
Post by: Sumanji on July 05, 2008, 12:13:00 PM
I was googling for watercooled PS3 projects when I came across this thread (and this forum!). I'm currently putting together bits of kit to water cool my PS3. I'm doing this just for the fun and the challenge, and I have one of the "noisy" original consoles. My PS3 is out of warranty, so I figure what the hell
I've opted to use a passive solution - Zalman Reserator 2. I've already ordered the Innovatek PS-Matic block shown above, and I will replace the 10/8 compession fitting with 8mm barbs so the Zalman tubing will fit over it. I will then use a Smart plug like this to turn both on at the same time. I'm also thinking of getting a quiet USB powered fan to move a bit of air through the rest of the system (to cool mosfets, RAM etc.).
I have everything figured out except for one problem... I can't find the Reserator 2 for sale anywhere in the UK!! Has this model been discontinued? If anyone can point me to somewhere in UK/Europe that sells it I would very much appreciate it
Cheers,
Suman
Post by: dcc0011 on September 12, 2008, 09:39:00 AM
This post has been edited by dcc0011: Sep 12 2008, 04:41 PM
Post by: Sumanji on September 30, 2008, 10:50:00 AM
QUOTE(dcc0011 @ Sep 12 2008, 05:15 PM)
If your fan is loud it's prob. because the bracket that holds the fan is tweaked. I would argue with you that mine wasn't before I fixed it. I ordered new/used fan from ebay and it's just like new now. fun stuff! As far as water cooling goes, more power to ya. I'm not going to because I have 2 pitbulls and a cat that likes to chew on things.
How do you mean the fan bracket is tweaked?
Post by: timstim on September 30, 2008, 09:13:00 PM
QUOTE(elcazador @ Sep 10 2007, 09:47 PM)
I have received my Infectus PS3 modchip from Italy. I now start to open my PS3. Detailed pictures will be provided to Koolance corp and posted around the net and here as well. Once the Modchip is installed i will watercool the PS3 as it makes moving around the motherboard much easier.
I am doing a thorough analysis of the onboard fw and a lot of other work. I will keep you guys updated of progress.
i dont know what you would do with a modchip and no firmware to suport it. its worthless at this point in time
this from the infectus modchip forum: http://www.infectus....mp;topic=2062.0
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Read first before asking about PS3 modchips!
« on: June 14, 2008, 12:11:37 am »
The infectus will allow you to dump and reflash your NAND (firmware chip). It will NOT allow you to play backups. IF a custom firmware comes out one day, you can use the infectus to flash it to the system. Due to Sony sueing companies that make and sell modchips for any Sony system, development of PS3 modchips is slow to nonexistant. Don't ask if/when there will be a PS3 modchip for backups. NOONE knows.
Post by: GrimHrs on November 08, 2008, 12:33:00 PM
QUOTE(ps3fw @ Nov 10 2007, 12:24 AM)
Confirmation of another waterblock from the popular manufacturer Innovatek. We all know the products Innovatek makes are the best quality around. I placed an order on them myself and hope to see them in 1-2 weeks.
does anyone have info on the cooling block? i can't find a price or place to order anywhere..
Post by: Sumanji on December 07, 2008, 08:26:00 AM
QUOTE(GrimHrs @ Nov 8 2008, 09:09 PM)
does anyone have info on the cooling block? i can't find a price or place to order anywhere..
I have this block but I'm looking to sell it (gave up on my watercooling plan
)Drop me an email if you want more pics etc.