Ps3 fan loud 53 Feb 19, 2023 · Currently we have 3 options, use the Target Temperature, that make my PS3 fan oscilate and be really loud and noticiable, set an static fan speed or follow the Auto #2 curve, that to me, are very agressive. Is there a way to fix this? comment sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Mar 2, 2021 · Yes. If your console have bad temps, replace the thermal paste and clean it, because in my My PS3 fan does tend to get noisy a lot on hot summer days. I have no idea what causes my fan to be so loud. I've noticed my PS3 making really loud noises while playing GTAV (disc reading noises). Keep the console in an open space and not in a closet as it will decrease it's lifespan, PS3 fat consoles have bad capacitors that will break if it gets too hot. Had previously installed Rebug 4. Sep 25, 2013 · My old launch ps3 broke after a few hours of playing GTAV and so I bought the GTAV bundle which came with a brand new 500gb PS3. I removed the Cell CPU IHS used MX4 thermal paste on CPU and top of IHS for RSX & CPU. I had an antec computer case once which had thick silicone feet to reduce the vibrations. I took it apart, cleaned the dust out of everything (there wasn't much, was clearly cleaned previously) and replaced the thermal paste which also looked like it was done within the last year or so. it would be nice if it "learned" that if for the game being played right now it has to keep increasing the speed again to keep it cool it should just leave it there. It should run for about 15-20 seconds. Dec 13, 2024 · somewhere in between these issues appearing, the fan began randomly becoming extremely loud for long periods of time, typically originating at startup. Granted it will be a bit more noisy than Syscon but Syscon prioritise fan sound over heat dispersal, which in my Apr 22, 2019 · Sometimes this will happen when installing, Usually it just takes - Disable dynamic fan control and save then re-enable it and save. So I don't play ps3 much, but I wanted to play Diablo 3, so I turned on the PS3 and started hen and it started updating automatically then I started hen again it said failed and rebooted the ps3, Jan 12, 2021 · So, ive completly opened my ps4 with my dad and we cleaned it, put a new thermal paste on it (my dad has already experience) and we build it up again. I quickly turned the console off, removed al cables to check if anything was strange, but there was nothing unusual, even blowed some hair to the rear on the console. Feb 6, 2008 · About 10 minutes after plugging in my PS3 the fan kicked in to cool it down it was round about then that I realised PS3 as a blu-ray player is STUPID - Why have crystal clear pictures if you cant hear the soundtrack because of the 'boeing' like engine noise coming from just beneath the TV?! If Jan 26, 2025 · the only other game i noticed my PS3 fan is when i played the last of us in 2013 i think i have PS3 slim i recently installed CFW rebug 4. Why is my power supply so loud? Part of the reason I bought the EVGA G3 1000w is so when the system is under full load, the fan does not turn on and it lets me easily add another GPU. If you hold the eject button whilst plugging the console's power cable in the fan will ramp up for a bit to "self-clean". Dec 14, 2023 · Your system will turn on and within a matter of seconds you will hear the fan inside the PS3 begin to spin at a much higher rate than normal. Some people say to replace the thermal paste, but I had that done twice and both times it was the same result: The fan would get loud 10 minutes after playing any game and it would stay loud. I proceeded to dust the whole thing out and clean the chips off, apply fresh paste, and I Jun 9, 2023 · PS3 sounds like a jet engine after about 5-10 minutes of play time. I have tried Resident Evil Code Veronica X which is basically unplayable because the fan is unpleasantly noisy, plus I do not wish to damage the hardware through potential overheating. What might cause and/or solve a super-noisy 3rd gen PS3? 7. So it basically can't boot because of this problem. 3 days ago · We have the solution that lets your PlayStation back purring like a kitten. 46, 4. Warmer than room temperature air comes out the back of it and the noise can get pretty annoying. The thing is perfectly normal for hours on the xmb menu. Jul 15, 2022 · So my ps3, which is a 2200 model. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright Jul 5, 2015 · I have a 250gb ps3 slim. This is the randomness of all mechanical things. Is is overheating? What should I do ? On a side note today the disk jammed and didn't read so I had to remove it by switching off the power switch placing my finger on the disk touch thing then turning the power switch on and then even louder fan goes off and the disk came out. It gets excessively loud if I enter Webman, so I avoid it. In this Apr 16, 2016 · My PS3 fan gets really loud after only about 10 minutes of play, what do? I feel around it and it doesn't seem all that warm. If you want to save your PS3 from overheating, using WebMan or another app to keep fan speed set is highly recommended! Sep 3, 2024 · Last night when i was on my PS3 the fan became loud after about 10 mins due to the hot weather. I'd say it went from 100% to 300%, we're talking vacuum cleaner levels of loud. Everything works fine, but my ps4 is still loud. I've just had to place the console at least like 10 feet away from wherever I'm sitting while gaming so I don't have to hear the annoyingly loud fan once it really gets cooking. 5 compatible fan Apr 28, 2013 · I've got a fat PS3 from summer 2008 (bought it right around MGS4). It is loud but it REALLY helps with temps which can extend the life of your console. Touching the PS3 is no indicator of whether it's hot or not inside. WebMan & multiMan were telling me the Cell CPU was heating up quick. How can I get rid of the dust inside on the heat sinks and fans without destroying something? Skip to main content. Aug 16, 2011 · If the PS3 is near a wall or solid surface, it will reflect sound waves more efficiently and make your PS3 fan much louder! You can dampen the noise by moving it away from solid Nov 12, 2015 · Once system is on for about 5 minutes, the fan gets very loud. 1 cobra on it, now many games sometimes i hear the fan from my PS3 May 16, 2020 · I have the same issue with my fat PS3 CECHP01, but I'm running custom firmware, the high fan speed only lasts for around 6 seconds, this only semms to happen in later fat models, to fix this, switch the back power switch Jun 25, 2013 · After about 30-45 minutes of playing gta 4 one day and this super loud fan kicks in. Check the temps. whenever i used to play a game for 10 minutes the fan used to get really loud so i changed the fan to a new one and replaced the thermal compound on the cpu and gpu , i put it back together but the fan still gets really loud , I DONT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS NOW someone plz help me , when the ps3 is loud the cpu temp is like 70 Sep 20, 2012 · I believe that my PS3 is full of dust and therefore the fan goes on max as soon as I start a game. The cooling fan makes a lot of noise, and there is nothing that you can do about it. Jun 23, 2021 · PS3 Slim - Loud Fan AFTER Cleaning Hey all, I've got a CECH-2001B that kicks into loud fan mode within the first 10 minutes of playing a game. Jan 8, 2021 · Nope the slim models went thru 3-4 different manufacturers for their OEM fans some where 17 fins which mostly found in cech 2001a and possibly 2101a and the 23fin models come equipped in the cech 2501a I have all the iterations of the fans since I own a few part consoles just wanted to figure out which one would be a good fan over the 23fin model since that one is a bit Apr 11, 2021 · I understand that different ps3 systems have different coolings, and that we also have different ambient temps. There are no issues with PS3 games. Apr 7, 2019 · Fat ps3 fans quickly wind up to max speed, console turns off after five seconds max. You can adjust settings or turn of the fan control. With that being said, the following helped tremendously in keeping temperatures in check thus allowing lower fan speeds. Admittedly, I get the loud fan noises when playing, but it's only after a massive session or on extremely intensive games, specifically God of War III. I prefer the cleaner image this model produces compared to the full hardware compatible CECHA01. Set the minimum to 40% citra mulia and xxxmarioxxx like this. The only other time i saw such a loud fan was in a broken ps3 i had, which spinned the fan way too fast. I saw a lot of people recommending a thermal paste replacement on the GPU and CPU chips, so I popped mine open. This tells your PS3 that if the temp is at 66 or 68 c, it will start adjusting the fan speed in that range to keep it stable at 66 or 68 c. Joined: Apr 7, 2019 Messages: 6 Likes Received: 0 Trophy Points: 5 Gender: Male. The utility is intended to work on CFW CEX/DEX 3. The system isn’t hot in the slightest. WE 💜 GAMERS May 13, 2022 · The PlayStation 3 Subreddit (PS3, PlayStation3, Sony PlayStation 3). I thought to give this a try, I mean it's free. 96 seconds. Dec 13, 2020 · I found a neat trick for cleaning it out via the fan. First things first, sorry for my bad English If your PS3 starts ramping up the fan really loud after a few minutes in game, you might be having a potential YLOD due to solder cracking or the nec capacitors going faulty. I went into Webman and chaged the fan profile from Webman default (the 30% one) to Syscon; which I understand is the system default for the console. . Feb 20, 2025 · Is your PS4 fan loud? You may be wondering why, and how to fix it. for example temp target 68c kicks fan to 35% ps3 cools down, fan decreased speed to lets say 30%i dunno a Dec 9, 2019 · So I bought a broken PS3 thinking I could do Naked_Snake's Tokin replacement, but it seems my 60GB EU PS3 has a totally different problem. I'd have to stick my head in the cabinet to hear the fan of the PS3. PS3 sounds like a jet engine after about 5-10 minutes of play time. 55, 4. 41, 4. Jul 24, 2009 · Before doing this my systems fans would speed up in less then 20 mins of gameplay in order to meet airflow demand to keep the system cool. One particular thing I've noticed with GTA 5 is that the fan goes crazy only when the game play starts. Now this situation can occur as well if plugin disables or something and you reboot PS3 and its trying to cool it down, or a session of PS2 gameplay and the fan control % was set to low and rebooting ps3 , then The cooling fan makes a lot of noise, and there is nothing that you can do about it. 50, 4. Aug 12, 2021 · Hi, So I recently installed HEN and WebmanMod on my PS3. Im assuming this is down to the PS3 having to work so hard! Hi guys, so my ps4 pro (makeshift Boeing) is loud as hell and the fan does go silent time to time but it's still troublesome. -Delid both Cell and RSX, obviously. No matter when i play fans has always been dead silent but today all of a sudden while playing or sometimes idle the fan noise is really loud as though its working over time, Yeah, last summer my ps3 fans were really loud, during winter – dead quite. Eventhen, it was very quiet. I fully dusted it and re-applied some nice and fresh thermal Apr 9, 2020 · Posted by u/Stendal - 2 votes and 11 comments About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright Jul 10, 2015 · I've had this baby since January 2009, and only really played it for two games. Feb 17, 2022 · Fat PS3 consoles require alot of maitenance as they have a long list of issues, the fan will be loud as it gets hot fast. The fans are loud enough at the best of times but sometimes get as loud as the fan test you can perform. I'd say its just the heat. r/NZXT. 40, 4. Apr 16, 2020 · i dont think i know more than sony enginneers but do think i know more than their boss that told them the fan was too loud. 84 CFW and fan would speed up loudly after a minute. 30, 4. So if your PS3 fans are beginning to run at high levels and being annoyingly loud even while the PS3 isn't really doing anything, it can be a good idea to run it. BigBigBumbo Forum Noob. 83 CFW CEX, tested and working fine Nov 22, 2019 · i would've used AUTO but that ones keep speeding up and down the fan. Controlling Aug 10, 2012 · The fan speeds up about 5 notches within a minute then sounds like a hoover within half hour, eventually shutting down. So if the ps3 fans are fast because of this, then you're on borrowed time because they will only Feb 11, 2019 · thanks for the fast reply yes GTAV is the most demanding game i own 2nd most would be GT6 but that one takes like 1hr or 2 to make the fan loud, Skyrim doesnt even seem to make the PS3 run all that hot. The case fan too. I don't like the dynamic as the fan goes up and down during gameplay. Also the cpu might be causing this problem for you. Is it safe to leave the PS3 when it does this or could components still overheat? When i first heard the fan do this, i thought someone turned a bloody hair dryer on or something. Zoilus Member. Many people say they have this problem; after awhile their PS3 fan hits "max" fan level. Jul 24, 2009 · Now, my PS3 dosen't sound like a jet taking off, but it is was loud in a different way. However randomly it will turn on loudly for several minuets and then turn off. 362 217 72. Since then, I have used it Sep 2, 2023 · Probably the fan bearing is going. com/fan-mod-solderless-for-playstation-3/Please note: We made a follow up video - we did not get to finish this video here. Even when I open music or play videos. When I first got it, I turned it on, and was amazed to see that it booted and I could see the PS3 logo (I unplugged the HDD). I myself use 33% for my CFW & HEN systems. I’ve done a thermal paste Change and Delid with reflowing the RSX I used enough thermal paste too. However I've been playing a PS2 classics title lately , and the fan is so loud that it's really distracting from the game. I've had a ps3 for like 8 years and found this out a month ago. In this demonstration the fans run for 16. Now I know this has some linking to some sort of thermal sensors, but I have 0 idea where those are on Mar 8, 2018 · PS3 Slim fan noisy, which replacement? Already opened it but found almost no dust inside, so I cleaned it out and replaced the old thermal paste (no delid tho), but it still sounds the same even in idle on XMB . Discussion in 'Help & Support' started by BigBigBumbo, Apr 7, 2019. However, as I said I set mine to 35% fan speed which is almost silent and it keeps the temps between 50-60°C (I don't remember correctly so I just wrote higher values) which is way lower than what the cpu rxs etc can bear. comments. attached below is an example. 8. Any quick fix? Take it apart and clean it. Open it up and clean the inside (there are plenty of teardown Mar 2, 2022 · Just open it and check if the IHs shifted during reassembly. Dec 29, 2017 · This is always the very first thing I do after installing a CFW on any system, and cannot imagine not doing it! Yes, the best thing to do is reapply new thermal paste. I keep it Jun 12, 2019 · Does your PS3 sound like it's about to take off & fly away when ever you use it? Do not fear! This COULD be easily fixed!See how I take apart my Sony Playsta Jan 25, 2022 · Last year I got a CECHA01 PS3 model second hand that had been completely refurbished (new thermal paste, cleaning & teardown, etc). Try using the latest build of webMAN that 8s available on GitHub. All are welcome in /r/PS3. If you have a decent sound system and play it loud or have a Sony Gold Headset it helps workaround the noise. 83 I have decided to update it up to 4. spitfiremods. It seems like the vibrations of the PS3 is being magnified by the stand it's on. Once I start playing a game the fan just goes berserk. WebMAN really kicks up the fan and its puts it into action. Sep 24, 2013 · I have an old 80 gig Phat model. Just bought it on eBay and when I turn it on, the fan gets waaaay too loud. May 14, 2010 · If it was "fan test" loud I'd be concerned, but otherwise it's just doing its job. 31, 4. Jul 20, 2020 · That is normal. Alternatively, on a fat model you use the standby switch while holding the eject button. I have no air con, but in winter my PS3 was pretty much silent. – (in brisbane too) Sep 16, 2015 · As foon as the pc starts up the fans start going full power and never stop. The PlayStation 3 Subreddit (PS3, PlayStation3, Sony PlayStation 3). Almost as loud as a hairdryer. I plan on repasting it, If that is the problem. (Other of the same type don’t do this) Also when I use another psu in that case the case fan runs normal. Nov 3, 2019 · I was having same issues with my PS3 Fat CECHL01. But the fan kept stepping up and getting worryingly loud so I shut it down. 21, 4. However do clean the inside of the ps3 once a year to make sure that it is able to cool down properly, a loud fan can be another sign of the console not being able to push through air properly due to build up of dust. Redownload it and install that version, even if Oct 4, 2020 · I picked up a Fat 60gb PS3 and while it seems to run just fine, the fan is super loud, usually hitting "stage 4" within a few minutes of being on. This is find distracting so I like a steady fan speed. " With the recent arrival of the CFW 4. Feb 4, 2022 · How To Adjust Your PS3 FAN SPEED!PS3 fan speed noiseps3 fanps3 loud fan fix Dec 21, 2018 · As soon as I boot it up, the fan starts to go straight at full speed then it shuts down. Members Online • Mar 27, 2016 · My PS3 gets loud as hell when it's playing a DVD or any disc-based game. Some people say to replace the thermal paste, but I had that done twice and both Oct 4, 2020 · I picked up a Fat 60gb PS3 and while it seems to run just fine, the fan is super loud, usually hitting "stage 4" within a few minutes of being on. It looked like a much drier and much more clumped version of this. I have turned it off to try and figure out what some folks were complaining about. It remains loud for the remainder of the game/movie. A loud fan can have several reasons, but mostly it is just a bad supply of air. I've noticed that playing games or watching DVDs which get upscaled cause the fan to speed up quicker than say watching an avi file off the HDD. There are several possible reasons why your PS4 fan is louder than it should be, including; dust build-up, a fault, or the location of the console. Loud fan on my fat boy. PS3 sits next to a WD 500gb external harddrive in an open cabinet. 6 0 5. Jun 21, 2019 · You have CFW so no issues. It can kick in within 5 minutes of playing a game. Dec 13, 2020 · Control Fan Utility is an application that let you set the speed of the fan for your PS3 console or install a payload that runs behind games and controls the fan speed to keep the temperature under a certain reading. I keep my electronics in pristine condition, so it has no dust or anything in it, and I keep it on a marble floor horizontally with no carpet and plentiful space to breathe. Apr 26, 2015 · I noticed my PS3 was running pretty loud, so I decided to dive in and see if I could fix the issue. We now of May 26, 2022 · PS3 fans loud and console shaking . Feb 13, 2022 · Anyway, best thing to do is keep it at the Auto at 66c or 68c with a fan curve of 30% to 80%. How can I figure out what's causing my PS3 to Aug 9, 2007 · I have a 46" 1080p lcd and never hear the fan. Again, without actual temps you can't know for certain, feeling the console by hand doesn't do much. Might be the bearing that isn't doing it's job properly any longer. I don't see any problems other than the fact that it's loud though. It's also not that loud so I don't get distracted by it. Oct 16, 2018 · From brewology: "Control Fan Utility is an application that let you set the speed of the fan for your PS3 console or install a payload that runs behind games and controls the fan speed to keep the temperature under a certain reading. My brother has a 120GB PS3 slim and the fan is loud too especially when playing games that requires a lot of power like The Last of Us or Tomb Raider. Best to get on eBay or some other place you can easily and cheaply purchase console parts and order a replacement fan - I recommend Nidec ones if it's a Phat, they run nicely and not too noisy, plus the build quality is good so they'll last longer This video shows you how to fix your playstation 3 if i shuts down when turning it on Sep 12, 2017 · So I got a used PS3 thats 2 years old. http://www. In the best case, you fix this Problem simply by putting the console is Dec 13, 2024 · My 80GB (replaced with a 750GB HDD although it's only 700GB usable) PS3 does that, but not immensely. I didn't have to open my PS3 to change the fan, add thermapaste or buy a PS3 cooling fan attachment on NewEgg which I have no idea if it even worked. Aug 11, 2022 · The PS3 Fan gets extremely loud very fast. The fan will come in if I'm in the middle of a game, like Demon's Souls, or a shooter, but not if I'm in the XMB or in a main manu, so I would assume it's due to graphic-intense moments, but when it does come on it is loud. The problem follows the psu. I have around 7 pcs with this problem. It doesn't have the YLOD; I can turn it back on and Apr 3, 2019 · Set the fan control to dynamic and 68C (these are the default settings). Members Online. I really want to know if this is normal, as it's getting hot and I'm pretty sure that can attribute to it. Aug 17, 2019 · Fan speeds : I've set MANUAL 35%, is close to being loud, and gaming temps are around 60-65°C, and since here is also summer and temperatures are around 30-37°C, i think this might be good enough, at least until i buy some decent thermal paste and Oct 10, 2020 · I picked up a Fat 60gb PS3 and while it seems to run just fine, the fan is super loud, usually hitting "stage 4" within a few minutes of being on the dashboard. I actually love loud ps3 Boeing 747 fans now ever since that happened to me. Aug 30, 2018 · Hello there fellow fixers, A friend of mine brought me an old ps3 fat for fixing. Apr 29, 2020 · Why is my PS3 fan so loud? Overheating Solutions Over time, the vents will accrue dust and debris as the fan keeps the system cool, and you should regularly clean the vents. 41, 3. i know there're a multitude of causes for a loud fan, but hopefully the audio gives some more insight into my particular case. Turned on the psu outside the case with a clip and it goes full power too. I normally have the fan on facing the PS3 because I'm paranoid about overheating and so that must have drowned out the noise. The external HD fan is loud. So I've Aug 8, 2020 · I was like 1,30m away from the TV/console and suddenly the console went vrrroooooomm VERY loud like, concerning loud. Unfortunately not everyone is able to do that. Unfortunately "loud" is very subjective and what is loud to one person isn't necessarily loud to another. Apr 2, 2020 · A few weeks ago i bought a used PS3 (CECH-2001A, so one of the older slim models) specifically for playing Gran Turismo. At least from my experiences. unfortunatedly Webman and the like arent an option for this console since i would like to keep it as clean as possible (my main account trophies etc) and also Mar 12, 2023 · My PS3 Slim is in a similar place and it doesn't sound as loud as that. I think it'll be fine as long as you keep the PS3 in a well-ventilated area and if you're too paranoid, try to play with minimum play sessions like 2-4 hours and May 28, 2022 · The fan control is not recommended to use on hen consoles (keep it on syscon to deactivate), it will make certain apps crash regardless of temps. When the game is more intensive, like full speed through the city or just flying the fans kick in fully. Feb 21, 2018 · CECH-A01 PS3 fan is really loud, how do I fix this? It was manufactured in March 2007. I've taken it apart and deep cleaned every component, applied new thermal Mar 2, 2022 · I’ve had opposite issues with PS3s, one time I bought a 20gb fully refurbished, the fan would be extremely quiet but would overheat, in conclusion my fan destroyed my 20gb PS3 because it wasn’t working properly. Dec 1, 2021 · as the title suggests, I have installed CFW and I noticed that the fan gets super loud when playing PS2 games. Sep 29, 2022 · Just posted a minute ago about display issues lol wondering if it’s worth it to teardown and replace thermals in a ps3 slim or if the heat management is good enough to keep it alive for long periods of gameplay, (not hooking it up to wifi, not storing music or images, purely bought it for playing gta iv) worried about ylod because my fat 80 gig model died earlier this year Jul 12, 2010 · PS3 slim fan loud . From hardcore gamers, to, Nintendo fans, Xbox gamers, PS5 converts, and everything in between. You can also buy an after market 19 bladed fan to replace the rubbish 15 bladed fan you'll find in your PS3. Mar 18, 2023 · The PlayStation 3 Subreddit (PS3, PlayStation3, Sony PlayStation 3). Those are lubricated to last the lifetime of the fan as they're not really user-serviceable. Fat ps3 models are not reliable as they have overheating issues, expect the fan to be loud as it will be working hard to keep the console cool. It Only Does Everything. I imported a 40GB silver PS3 awhile back from Japan, and recently the fan for it has gotten excessively loud. I could hear the fan in quiet scenes in movies but I just got used to it. Hi guys today i found out that after 5-10 minutes my PS3 fan is loud even when its on idle not playing any games or watching movies so i opened it and PS3 Slim Loud Fan is loud - NextGenUpdate Toggle Navigation Sep 14, 2013 · The PS3 has a fan self test, which runs all the fans at maximum levels for a few seconds, clearing out dust. I turned on the console for about 10 minutes, watched a simple video and suddenly the fan started to spinning even over the max speed (never heard so much noise from PS3) like an hair dryer. Keeps temps under 70 degrees where things start to get dangerous. Query is simple, have any of you guys who have had a similar experience, resulted in damaged/broken ps4 pros. Right after webman is installed the fan revs up and you could hear it quite loud. Fat model PS3, very loud fan . Lately after prolonged sessions or with games that I would assume put heavy stress on the system (Tomb Raider and MGS4 come to mind) the fan starts having to work very hard and becomes very loud. Dec 2, 2022 · I am using a similar model, CECHE01, to play ps2 games and I too was bothered by the loud fan. Additionally. Coro, May 18, 2020 #10. Is very loud recently. You can use the hose attachment from a vacuum cleaner for this, but you shouldn’t use a compressed air can like you might for a computer, since that can damage the PS3. I took it apart, cleaned the dust out of It's normal for fat PS3s. Now, its starting to get louder again. It's been running great, which isn't the issue. I wonder if placing the PS3 on a silicone pad would help. It Wasn't Dust People online came up with a whole bunch of other reasons why people's PS3s were loud; there's too much dust in it, the temperature sensor was defective, there is too much or too little thermapaste being used, the fans are defective, etc. I've also noticed that the ps4 heats up but it has never shown me the overheating message. When i push the power button it starts normally (menu and game loading) but after about a minute the fan goes crazy , the green light flashes red , i get a message saying “The system has become hot” , three beeps and it shuts down. I had a 40gb phat ps3 and it wasn't quiet but I wouldn't call it loud either. kjnfeaqgsnsjdowfooszpmyltfctoqysjfjpbbsmjabjngxoftazgkapanboqmmloykzyxukpsdpgh