[SOLVED] PS2 in computer case

intelfan · 08-27-2009, 06:34 PM

Hi TSF,
So I broke my PS2 cooling fan and now it shuts off about every 30 minutes. I was wondering is there a way to put the PS2 in a computer case which has a cooling fan and is alot more roomy.

Phædrus2401 · 08-28-2009, 07:36 AM

I don't think Sony uses standard ATX components to build its Play Stations, so I'm guessing no. Also, that's pretty much the ultimate warranty violation. I'd say you'd be better off getting the fan repaired.

intelfan · 08-28-2009, 08:56 PM

The warranty is long voided so I need to find a diffrent way, and thanks for replying.

Phædrus2401 · 08-28-2009, 08:59 PM

No problem, sorry I can't help more. I will say up front, I don't think there's any easy way to do what you want. I would maybe see if you can fit a standard 80mm or 120mm fan into the PS2 case?

intelfan · 08-28-2009, 09:47 PM

Man do I feel stupid a 60mm off newegg would fit. Thanks.

forumuser10 · 08-29-2009, 03:18 PM

Well the fan in the pc case of course couldnt be in the ps2 but it could be near it. If the ps2 fan output and your pc fan are both 12 volts then you could plug the wires from the ps2 into the fan on the pc. If you do this, you are doing this at your own risk.
I am not resposible for any damages that may be caused by this.

08-27-2009, 06:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
intelfan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 263 OS: XP Pro SP3 My System	[SOLVED] PS2 in computer case Hi TSF, So I broke my PS2 cooling fan and now it shuts off about every 30 minutes. I was wondering is there a way to put the PS2 in a computer case which has a cooling fan and is alot more roomy.

08-28-2009, 07:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,828 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: PS2 in computer case I don't think Sony uses standard ATX components to build its Play Stations, so I'm guessing no. Also, that's pretty much the ultimate warranty violation. I'd say you'd be better off getting the fan repaired. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

08-28-2009, 08:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
intelfan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 263 OS: XP Pro SP3 My System	Re: PS2 in computer case The warranty is long voided so I need to find a diffrent way, and thanks for replying.

08-28-2009, 08:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,828 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: PS2 in computer case No problem, sorry I can't help more. I will say up front, I don't think there's any easy way to do what you want. I would maybe see if you can fit a standard 80mm or 120mm fan into the PS2 case? __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

08-28-2009, 09:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
intelfan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 263 OS: XP Pro SP3 My System	Re: PS2 in computer case Man do I feel stupid a 60mm off newegg would fit. Thanks.

08-29-2009, 03:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
forumuser10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 55 OS: Windows Xp Service Pack 2	Re: [SOLVED] PS2 in computer case Well the fan in the pc case of course couldnt be in the ps2 but it could be near it. If the ps2 fan output and your pc fan are both 12 volts then you could plug the wires from the ps2 into the fan on the pc. If you do this, you are doing this at your own risk. I am not resposible for any damages that may be caused by this.