Perforated steel?

[j_garcia]

Separate rack for the gear.... I used to have an enclosed rack. Never again...

Simple test - pull the PS3 out and see if it does the same thing while outside the cabinet. My fan comes on all the time too, but always in low speed mode, and it is likely that there isn't a time when the fan won't come on after the unit has been on for about 5-10 minutes. They sell add on cooling packs too. Did it do that before?

 

[darien87]

Separate rack for the gear.... I used to have an enclosed rack. Never again...

Simple test - pull the PS3 out and see if it does the same thing while outside the cabinet. My fan comes on all the time too, but always in low speed mode, and it is likely that there isn't a time when the fan won't come on after the unit has been on for about 5-10 minutes. They sell add on cooling packs too. Did it do that before?

The PS 3 fans used to always stay on the slow speed when I had the open cabinet. But I swear that I used to be able to feel air coming out the side of the PS 3 and now I don't. But I put a 120mm fan next to the PS 3 and the fan stayed on low.

I bought 2 more 120mm fans from the same guy on eBay. I'm going to replace the two 3" exhaust fans I'm using with the 120mm ones. Hopefully that will be enough. The 120mm fans are quieter than the 3" ones anyway.

 

[mtrycrafts]

LOL
Someone at work suggested the same thing.

Going back to that perforated metal sides. If it is causing electrical issues, another way is to use the perforated board, about 1/8" thick, found in some hamper cabinets. It may take a paint, not sure as some have smooth sides and others a bit rough.