Loud PS2? Let’s fix it | Noctua PlayStation 2 Fan Mod and Upgrade

[@RestorationRelaxation]

If you have any suggestions for videos you'd like to see in the future, please let me know with a comment. Thanks!

[@craig2004]

I'd like to see an overhaul on an xbox 360 slim. You know like a clear shell, clear dvd drive, clear controller, led strips around the console with a modded ring of life. I also heard somewhere that you can put 2 internal drives inside of an xbox 360 slim, it would be pretty cool seeing that too. :D

[@RestorationRelaxation]

Hmm that’s an interesting idea! I’m wondering if you can use the DVD drive’s SATA cable for a second drive. I know you can replace the internal 4GB drive in Trinity consoles with a USB port. Thanks for the ideas!

[@itailevin]

Original Xbox HDMI mod?

[@RestorationRelaxation]

@@itailevin I can afford it at the moment but maybe someday!

[@whosdenzel]

Not even gonna ask the model number number. Just from hearing the original fan its definitely a 39001 lmaoooooo. Loud as hell but very reliable lasers

[@leosunger]

I just wanted to say that this is a perfect video to get started modding my PS2 fat. Of course the only thing is that I never tried to mod a game console before, but at least your video is somewhat simple to do and copy the steps. But again, thanks.

[@CommanderBurnz]

I purchased a kit from Amazon that came with a pre-soldered fan and 3d printed housing. This was able to help me install that kit instead of making one raw.

[@craig2004]

Now that's one quite ps2. great job man!

[@RestorationRelaxation]

Thank you friend!

[@austinnickey3191]

Hey man, how is it performing 2 years later? I just performed this mod myself on an SCPH-30001R model with the same 12V fan. Just curious, because I keep seeing conflicting information online saying it's not as efficient as the stock fan because of the voltage difference (Noctua fan not running at rated speed due to the PS2's lower fan voltage). Thanks, and I enjoy your videos very much.

[@VanFinale]

I'd like to see a similar fan mod for the original xbox or 360 both have really loud fans.

[@RestorationRelaxation]

I’m definitely looking into it!

[@RDJ134]

Totaly agree on this one, also the GameCube would be nice.

[@IMDYT420]

I’ve done it on an Xbox 360. The same fans in that video are not enough to cool the temps go straight to 70c and then proceeds to over heat on the 360 phat definitely possible to put quieter fans in there. The original Xbox I’m pretty sure people have done

[@RestorationRelaxation]

@@IMDYT420 what about lower voltage fans in the 360? I’m wondering if they’d spin fast enough

[@IMDYT420]

@@RestorationRelaxation idk I’ve only tried the noctua 80mm fans

[@ThickpropheT]

Do the noctua fans improve air flow to counteract the decrease in voltage? I did a similar fan mod, but the 12v fans I tested didn't seem to have enough air flow at the PS2 fan's voltage to keep the temperature from running away. When testing the stock fan, the temperature would get plateau after a few minutes, but with the 12v fans, the temperature kept increasing. I eventually just stopped the test, since I didn't want the unit to overheat. I ended up swapping out some resistors in the fan circuit to give the 12v fan a little more juice. Maybe this wouldn't have been a problem if I had used a noctua fan lol

[@RestorationRelaxation]

There’s definitely less air flow but I haven’t had issues with overheating. I’d definitely be interested in doing some tests…how were you measuring temps?

[@ThickpropheT]

@@RestorationRelaxation I ran the probe of an electronic meat thermometer through memory card slot 2 and rested it in between the two heat sinks above the motherboard with the tip of the probe facing the disc drive. I think I took the memory card door off of the shell so that didn’t get in the way and then gently wedged a memory card into slot 2 next to the probe cable to simulate the door still being there. Then I played mgs3 for 20-30 minutes while keeping an eye on the thermometer

[@RestorationRelaxation]

@@ThickpropheT ah, that’s interesting. I’ve thought about getting some probes for testing

[@kyle8952]

There are 5V noctua fans, if the problem is that the original sony fan is 5V. Or, you can tap into the 12V of the PSU.

[@andrebrait]

​@@RestorationRelaxation You used the low-noise fan cable, judging from the resistor at 3:50. That also doesn't help the fan spin faster.

[@MassimoAntonioCarofano]

Hi, does anyone know a Brand-Model to recommend for INTERNAL FAN replacement? I know the FAN for PS2 FAT must be 60x60x15mm, 7V powered with a 2Pin connector (7v and 2pin is not so common)..

[@excitedaboutlearning1639]

At 12:13 there's a tiny wire with a plug. I broke my PS3 Fat blu-ray drive wire. I pulled it too hard and the socket or whatever remained in place, but the wires got ripped at the end of the wires. Is there a way to fix it, so that the wires connect to the socket properly again?

[@RestorationRelaxation]

The timestamp isn't valid so I'm not sure which wires were ripped, but you could always solder them directly to the board

[@Rowan94]

Interesting but I decided to keep mine stock the louder noise is just too nostalgic for me and doesn't really bother me anyways

[@custombicycleperformance1745]

A piece of the case was cut off with metal scissors. Was it necessary to do it?

[@SINftare]

Тут вся работа неаккуратно слелана. Даже закручивание винтов. Отвратительно наблюдать такой процесс.

[@LoveFists]

Its nessesary to cut original plugs from nocua?

[@WilfriedFauvel]

Hi, where did you get the support below your HDD ?

[@RestorationRelaxation]

Hey, I got it on Amazon. Here’s my associates link: amzn.to/3DMuAV7 Alternatively, you may be able to find the 3D print files online if you have access to a printer

[@silverpgmgamer4576]

Tbf i prefer the old fan, so nostalgic

[@cornellouis]

It seems like the lower noise is due to using a 12V fan w/ worse airflow. What does a 5V noctua sound like?

[@RestorationRelaxation]

It’d definitely be louder. The ps2 fan is 7v, and I can’t remember if a 5v noctua option was available at the time, to be honest. I’m not really concerned about airflow since the ps2 runs so cool

[@gustavovm491]

Got the kit form Amazon (12v) and while almost silent it pushes out way less air than stock fan. Is it safe on the long run?

[@gravmagsuite1788]

In the thingverse page with cooler mod stl files I notice that there are variations of the 3d file... in a 30001 ps2, which 3d files should I use?

[@khiladi]

Really great tutorial, look really easy, thanks!

[@ggallin69]

How hard is it to open the PS2 fat without damaging it for someone who hasn’t done it before but has experience taking things apart?

[@federicodagostino6437]

Not hard. Why do you wanna open it?

[@ggallin69]

@@federicodagostino6437 I’m importing a Japanese Ocean Blue fat model and I was thinking of installing a fan mod. But I’ve heard it causes the console to overheat

[@TheOriginalVersatile]

For fan connector is red wire on left or right? Is the fan polarity sensitive?

[@itailevin]

Really want to do this mod to my PS2

[@RestorationRelaxation]

I highly recommend it!

[@andrefixa]

6:11 DAMN BOY STAY CALM!

[@nemesisnine3297]

What size is the noctua fan?

[@74bobby]

Great Job Brother

[@RestorationRelaxation]

Thank you!

[@JrManPT]

Very nice, I need to get a 3d printer. Was yours hard to setup?

[@RestorationRelaxation]

Honestly, I had a hard time, but I had never touched a 3D printer prior to setting it up. Now that I’ve set this one up, I’m confident I could set up any other printer…if that makes sense. It may be frustrating at first, but once you figure out why parts go in certain places, it’s easy.

[@Krait-sd7sh]

Have you done an red ring of death 360

[@RestorationRelaxation]

I haven’t, but I’m thinking about it! I just need to find one cheap

[@Alexander_l322]

@@RestorationRelaxation I might be able to send you one let me see

[@RestorationRelaxation]

That’s super generous! It depends on what the fault is because I don’t have the equipment to replace chips :(

[@Alexander_l322]

I have 5, I think one has intermittent rrod I can’t remember to be honest but I’ll check tomorrow. It would probably just need either flux and heat gun or bake the mother board in an oven that isn’t used for food. I’ve done both of those fixes before and they do work, they just don’t last more than around 8 months in my experience.

[@cako7139]

09:20 You forgot to turn on the sound 😁

[@RestorationRelaxation]

You should have seen my face! 😳

[@RetroFix]

That's legit right there.

[@RestorationRelaxation]

Thank you!

[@IsmaelWensder]

cut my xbox 360 fan control wire, now it sounds like jet engine lol i prefer it noisy than overheated but maybe i will come up with a better solution later

[@RestorationRelaxation]

You can always solder it back in place! But honestly…as long as it’s running cool and the noise doesn’t bother you, it’s no biggie

[@jinxterx]

Not convinced you had to hack that bit of metal off, lol

[@SneakiestDuke68]

Nice work. From friend i will get ps2 fat and propably i want too do this fan mod. Someone try this on scph-30003 ?

[@janussyndicate9630]

Ah yes… the mod where you put a fan running on lower voltage that it has been designed to and then claim it is quiet as a whisper.

[@majorgear1021]

Have you seen this drop in fan mod? - www.amazon.com/TPO-Playstation-Quiet-Upgrade-Modification-30000/dp/B0854FJ4RR . I just ordered and should be able install tomorrow. If I can rig up a camera and some patience, I might make a video showing the installation. Then again it could go badly and I won't post anything, hehe.

[@RestorationRelaxation]

Yeppers! If you don’t have a printer, buying that kit is a great option

[@33ro0]

So how is it like?

[@lowliar8489]

imagine this on a ps3

[@RestorationRelaxation]

I wish! It’d be a good way to set the PS3 on fire unfortunately

[@waalex11]

I was hoping for more user friendlt and easy...

[@RestorationRelaxation]

Easy isn’t fun

[@VengeanceFalls]

Site says all I need a screwdriver..what is this crap.?

[@nyastclair8174]

Of course my fat ps2 doesn’t have the removable fan section and everything is 1 piece…

[@nyastclair8174]

Time to start mutilating the console with a file

[@Ben-ex8qo]

Jeez they did *not* make it easy to get that fan out.

[@RestorationRelaxation]

They sure didn’t

[@lukr7gameplay678]

🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@Krait-sd7sh]

First

[@cday131]

just change the thermal paste dood

[@sos.gamers]

Ps2 don't use thermal paste, they use thermal pads, but the fan is always noisy and is always stuck at the same speed.