I bought a 80GB PS3 to use with my 5080. I went for the 80GB because I wanted access to SACD. I'm waiting on install of the 5080 (Friday), so I haven't opened the PS3 box yet.
Reading these forums have made me reconsider the 40GB due to heat and noise from the 80GB. However even that seems uncertain to prevent the potential problem of fan noise.
I know the theoretical reason that the 80GB would run hotter and louder, but I'd like to hear from those of you with (relatively) silent 80GBs so I can get an idea about my chances of getting a quieter unit.
I know I can open it up and take it for a test drive, then return it if it is too loud, but that just seems wasteful to me.
I've read most of the pertinent threads on this board. I know you are probably more likely to report a problem, than talk about what works right, so that may have influenced previous threads.
Thanks in advance.
Reading these forums have made me reconsider the 40GB due to heat and noise from the 80GB. However even that seems uncertain to prevent the potential problem of fan noise.
I know the theoretical reason that the 80GB would run hotter and louder, but I'd like to hear from those of you with (relatively) silent 80GBs so I can get an idea about my chances of getting a quieter unit.
I know I can open it up and take it for a test drive, then return it if it is too loud, but that just seems wasteful to me.
I've read most of the pertinent threads on this board. I know you are probably more likely to report a problem, than talk about what works right, so that may have influenced previous threads.
Thanks in advance.