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Modder creates overclocked PS3 'Pro' v3 with custom 3D-printed cooling and server heatsinks
Key points
- Modder Fun-Equivalent-7785 created a 'PS3 Pro v3' with custom cooling.
- The mod includes a 3D-printed case, dual Noctua fans, and server heatsinks.
- The RSX (GPU) is overclocked to 750 MHz core and 1,000 MHz memory.
- The modified console runs quietly and maintains low CPU/GPU temperatures.
Custom PS3 'Pro' v3 Design Revealed
Hardware modder Fun-Equivalent-7785 has showcased their 'PS3 Pro v3' project, a heavily customized PlayStation 3 console. This iteration features a unique 3D-printed top case, integrated dual Noctua fans, and server heatsinks for enhanced cooling. This is the third version of the modder's PS3 Pro series, indicating a refinement of previous designs.
Technical Specifications and Cooling Solution
The mod utilizes server heatsinks installed on the PS3's custom processors, without delidding or undervolting. Two Noctua fans are positioned to push air through these heatsinks, with tin foil used to create ducting. The system is described as "super silent" despite the powerful cooling components.
Overclocking and Performance Gains
The modified PS3 achieves an overclocked RSX (GPU) at 750 MHz core and 1,000 MHz memory, compared to a stock PS3's approximately 500 MHz core and 650 MHz memory. Despite this overclock, the CPU operates at 40 degrees Celsius and the RSX at 42 degrees Celsius, with fans running at only 24% of their maximum RPM. This results in improved frame rates in "almost every game."
Replicability and Impact
While the project demonstrates significant technical achievement in console modding, it is not available as a commercial product or kit. The modder has not yet shared 3D printer resource files or other documentation, making direct replication by other enthusiasts challenging. The project highlights the potential for custom hardware modifications to extend the performance life of older gaming consoles.
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Reporting from
A hardware modder developed a third iteration of a PlayStation 3 'Pro' console, featuring a 3D-printed case, dual Noctua fans, and server heatsinks to enable significant overclocking of the console's processors. This modification results in improved frame rates in most games while maintaining low operating temperatures and quiet fan operation. The project demonstrates advanced hardware customization for older gaming consoles.