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Playstation 3 Hardware \ Just got a PS3 and having some issues!

DMC_4Eva
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DMC_4Eva says:
Hey guys,
I just got my PS3 yesterday and was very excited, but unfortunately I have run into a couple of problems.
Firstly my machine seems to be making quite a bit of noise during any kind of game place. It is quite loud but I am completely unsure if this is normal or not. It doesnt seem normal to me.
18/02/2008
Mrlbourne, Victoria
GTADude
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GTADude says:
Some PS3's seem to make more noise than others Just make sure the PS3 is in a place where it is well ventilated

Extra noise = PS3's fan working overtime
18/02/2008
Victoria
DMC_4Eva
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DMC_4Eva says:
Secondly I can't seem to register to the Playstation Network or whatever it's called to enable online gameplay. I used a wireless internet connection from my PC and it said the signal strength was 35%. Is this too low? Is there anyway of increasing it?
18/02/2008
Mrlbourne, Victoria
DMC_4Eva
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DMC_4Eva says:

GTADude said: Some PS3's seem to make more noise than others

Extra noise = PS3's fan working overtime



Oh ok, well it was 34 degrees in Melbourne today and I don't have air conditioning, maybe that was the problem.
18/02/2008
Mrlbourne, Victoria
GTADude
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GTADude says:
Yeah most likely, as long as there is enough cool air in the room it should be fine But even if it is noisy, i doubt anything would happen It might get a bit warm but its not going to explode or anything!

Not sure about your second question though
18/02/2008
Victoria
callan5
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callan5 says:

DMC_4Eva said: Secondly I can't seem to register to the Playstation Network or whatever it's called to enable online gameplay. I used a wireless internet connection from my PC and it said the signal strength was 35%. Is this too low? Is there anyway of increasing it?

What is your router connections and internet connections like?
18/02/2008
Outside Perth W.A countryside, over those green mountains
DMC_4Eva
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DMC_4Eva says:
Yeah thanks for that mate, hopefully I can get online gameplay going so I can play some COD4.
18/02/2008
Mrlbourne, Victoria
DMC_4Eva
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DMC_4Eva says:

callan5 said: What is your router connections and internet connections like?



Sorry I don't quite know what you mean.
18/02/2008
Mrlbourne, Victoria
Foetoid
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Foetoid says:
I think the biggest issue was going to the store and picking up a Ps3 instead of a Wii. That would probably be the cause of most of your problems

/joking
19/02/2008
Sunshine Coast
FireFly789
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FireFly789 says:
u need to be closer to the modem sa the walls my be a problem tri to get direct line to it
19/02/2008
Melbourne,Victoria
Bun_di
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Bun_di says:
Can you explain in more detail as to how you fail to register to PSN (Playstation Network)? What did it say when you try to register? Did you do an internet connection test (which is under settings->network)?
19/02/2008
Adelaide
longarms
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longarms says:

DMC_4Eva said: Secondly I can't seem to register to the Playstation Network or whatever it's called to enable online gameplay. I used a wireless internet connection from my PC and it said the signal strength was 35%. Is this too low? Is there anyway of increasing it?



anything under 50% signal strength is going to make your ps3 hard to use on the internet. The easiest way to make its signal stronger its to move the PS3 or the modem closer to each other.
19/02/2008
Central Coast (NSW)
Gaetano
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Gaetano says:  
Buy an external fan to plug in via the USB. Makes a bit of noise but keeps it cool
19/02/2008
Melbourne
longarms
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longarms says:

Gaetano said: Buy an external fan to plug in via the USB. Makes a bit of noise but keeps it cool



the ps3 dosnt have any problems with heat, it may make noise on a hot day but its not going to overheat it self.
19/02/2008
Central Coast (NSW)
 
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