The Truth About PS5 Cooling Fans - KIWIHOME PS5 Fan Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ก.ย. 2022
- KIWIHOME PS5 Fan promises to keep your PS5 temperature down, aiming to lengthen the life of your PS5. But how does it actually perform?
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It's a miracle that it moves the air in the right direction, and it works. If I manage to get one of these, I'd probably use it on low speed: it's relatively quiet and helps to remove warm air from the console (the console doesn't have bad cooling by default, it's just an extra). And remember: the lifespan of electronic components is shorter the warmer the environment you keep them in. Every degree counts!
Yup like I like it cold and home is always like 60 degrees and with the room being cool it pulls in the cool air threw the front and helps keep everything nice cool 😎
Hello fellow ps5 gamers lol
So I too have a ps5 and I was worried about the temperature of my system and didn’t want anything to happen to it. So this is what I did and what I bought and so far the results absolutely speak for themselves!!! I too felt my console with my hand and noticed the same temperatures shown on that red/blue diagram he showed in the video. So I went on Amazon and bought a couple of “accessories” to help with the temperature distribution. I bought side panels that had vents directly in front of the fans of the ps5 as well as an external cooling fan attachment. Now the first thing to make sure of when buying a cooling fan attachment is to buy one that sucks the hot air OUT, instead of blowing air into the system. I normally have my console standing upright and in a well ventilated spot(enough room for air to move out, up and away from the system). Once I attached both “accessories” I got my wife’s temperature gun we use for the kids and when I scanned the ps5 before and after I made the changes I saw a difference of 3-5 degrees! The system was successfully running cooler than it was previously!
I have a similar fan and from my touch, it has worked. Without the fan the console was way warmer around the hdmi and ac plug bs when using the fan. I say it helps somewhat as long as it’s blowing the right direction of course lol
I think the question I would be asking myself is “How often/long do I play?” Vs “How much does the noise affect my gaming experience?”
I could see if the PS5 was your main console and you might want to give yourself a little extra piece of mind…. Why not. They are pretty cheap and most of us play our games louder than the fan would ever run or have headsets on.
For myself, since we have and run so many different consoles it probably wouldn’t be something for us. Also if I was a streamer, it would be a no because of the fan noise.
Interesting product all the same and it’s never a bad thing to offer the consumer choices.
Yeah definitely good points, especially about the streaming. I was streaming a couple years ago on my dusty PS4 with the fans working overtime. It sounded like a bloody jet taking off in the stream 🤣
Good video! I bought the exact fan but black. I was wondering if it worked properly. Thanks for the video man!👊👌👍
Noise is no concern as long as my ps5 is cooling better, worth every penny. Those little fans move some air, I'm happy with it. Would recommend. Also I went with the black sides panel with the fan hole cut out of them for more airflow through it.
I just buy this accessory and but i clean my ps5 after almost 14 months so i can definitely notice with out any other instruments that the fans are doing the job the fans are helping to pull the hit out the console faster and the rpm of the fans are really strong u may think that they don't retrieve hit cuz they are ti weak well hell not this this blow and low rpm and high rpm i notice before that my face plats use to be very very hot now they just litte warm and on top of that i add it a cooling stand and yes help even more
Is it worth it to buy both the cooling fan + the cooling fan base and make them run together? 🤔
These are the ones I had gotten for my brother and I, we're using a external usb to usb and plug in so we're not drawing power from the console. Seems to be really good and keeps it cool. I would recommend using the usb to usb cable and plug in.
I think I'm gonna reset my Console to horizontal position. Can I ask, let's say for a heavy performing 120Hz game how long should your playing "sessions" last before you "log out" and allow your Console to properly cool down??
Honestly I'm not sure. I believe these consoles should be able to take any amount of play time. But we did burn out a PS2 back in the day playing GTA San Andreas for 32 hours 😅
@@ChronikSpartan hey, i couldnt count how many times i left GTA and so many others running, due to no checkpoint, memory card or just not wanting to lose your spot. its so crazy to me how far gaming has came, as i played the original atari at age 5 or 4, and have never stopped gaming since, but the things we take for granted now, couldnt have even been a thought back then. just amazing how far we have came, but you werent the only one lol.
just keep feeling the back of your console with your hand and if its too hot then let it cool down or just get these fans bro they work 👍 i game for 6+ hrs a day playing on 120hertz. first 3 hours i have my fans set at low then the last 3 hrs max the settings to keep it cooler
Wouldn’t it draw more power to the cooling fan since it’s using its lower from the PS5
As noise is a concern to me, how is the heat drawing performance at Slow? Is this a hindrance or performance benefit to add if planning to run at the slow speed on a PS5? Has anyone measure the heat without the fan, and then compared to the PS5 temperature at Slow vs High? These reviews are truly helpful with temperature data, and not just the feeling in my hand (or seat of my pants) beliefs.
just use headphones
Hello man! Thank you for the video. I have one question, does this fan works automatically when you turn on and off the PS5? Or you have to turn it on and off everytime manually? Thanks
It has a switch, but it if you have it on it will automatically power up with the PS5
I found that after around a minute of running, the fan gets very quiet.
Warning, I bought this fan, as well as a side panel fan. Both very loud, both at first glance appeared to work. BUT the back fan has the fans blowing in instead of out which means it's pushing heat in. The panel fan does work but is crazy loud. Next I bought the stand. I like the stand as a stand. Fan system does nothing due to no where for the hot air to go. I based my test off of 3 6hr PS5 sessions played Madden H2H. Even with all three attached fans it could Toast bread.
So solution. A. Do a thorough cleaning of the inside of your PS5. Use a vacuum, small soft brush, and canned air. 1st use brush gently on fan, heat sync and well everywhere. 2nd use canned air to continue knocking loose dust particles. Lastly w your vacuum suck out as much of the loose dust etc.
B. Replace the fan. Infact replace it once a year. $30 US on Amazon. Very easy to install. Comes w the screw driver you need. Additionally you'll need a small set of Tweezers to remove safely.
In closing, skip all after-market attactable fans, and simply replace the actual fan after cleaning.
There's definitely a case to be had for just good maintenance of your unit. It's still debatable if after market fans have long term benefits.
One thing I will say is it sounds like your fan was defective as mine definitely blows out.
@@ChronikSpartansame here. have had mine for 3 months now and no issues. ps5 stays cooler. I check every hour or so when I game by putting my hand in the back of the ps5 and it stays cool with max setting on. you can feel all that hot air inside being sucked out
@@setolexwhat brand of fan u have dobe?
Just got my today and it works great. It’s blowing out as intended.
I'm just saying.... My case with air vents for the PS5 works significantly well
which one is it?
TY for the review. Q pls: the horizontal stand, is that the standard stand or a separate one (different from the vertical stand)? Am switching from pc to ps5, so I was wondering. TY in advance for answer
No problem! It's the standard stand
Question: Can I use this on ps5 disc version.
Why a lot fans are attached to the back, the back of the console is to get rid of the hot air that is being pushed out, it’s own fans are ejecting cold air that goes around the hot spots and goes out trough the back correct me if I’m wrong 😬
these fans just suck out the air faster and keeps my ps5 cool even with the low setting on
Hey Thanks for making this video. I just ordered this off amazon, and wasn't sure if that was a good buy. Any update on them now?
No problem mate! Glad I could help, I'm still happy with mine 😊
And how is working? You happy ?
2:46 Oh, the noise is not that bad. I always play while wearing noise-cancelling headphones anyway. I think I'll get one. Thank you for the video!
Ps5 in 2 much of tight space, it's 2 compressed 2 have larger amounts of cooler air 2 exhale at the speed the fans spin. The fans r working harder as well helping the ps5 get hotter as it already does enough.
I have the issue where my console can only handle ps4 games for hours but powers off after being on a ps5 game for a couple of hours, do you think this will help?
Same
it would be far better that the power feed to that cooler to be taken from its own ac adapter connected to the 220v outlet instead on the ps5, slowly but consistently degrading its usb resistors and capacitors over time and that you don't need when you have storage peripherals or whatever other devices like vr kits
what's the calibration process for your thermal measuring equipment?
Wave my hand in the air 👋
Is this the best one ? And where to buy it
i just got my last night for Christmas i guess its keeping my ps5 cool idk i just started useing the fan just last night i'v only had for less then 48 hrs
Will it still fit if I have like dbrand covers ? Darkplate 2.0 to be exact
I'm not sure sorry as I don't have those covers
that's a surprise that the gradient shifted. although it is worth pointing out that these systems are built for a specific heat distribution and specific air flow speed. so changes to this could have negative effects.
Yeah I did think about that. It's hard to know exactly what is happening even if the heat appears to be removed.
You seem to forget that these machines were built to be as efficient as possible. ON A TIGHT BUDGET. So trust me, as an engineer myself, there's always room for an upgrade.
There are no vents at the bottom of the PS5 so how can they be pulling air out, vents at the back of ps5 push air out, the bottom is just a solid baseplate.
This one only covers the vents, not the bottom too
My ps5 overheats by the power supply it will randomly shut down when playing most ps5 game's. I then have to unplug it from the back and restart it. I bought a vertical fan stand hoping it helps. Testing it now hope it works.
that sounds morr like a heat sync problem, or even the liquid metal, more than it does a fan problem, especially if you have it vertical as that has shown not to be good at al for that liquid metal and the cooling over all
Did the new stand work and if so which one did you get?
If anyone is thinking of getting one… yes get one… I’d rather have a little bit of fan noise and keep the hot air away from the main components this also helps if you have the faulty ps5 that leaks with the “thermal paste” they used although scientifically it wouldn’t completely eradicate that it would keep the max temps down limiting the possibility of said experience happening and the third party fans are relatively cheap in cost much cheaper than buying a new ps5
lmao the noise , just turn your volume up
Does it matter if I have my fan set on medium or high?
It will impact how much cooling it's providing
@@ChronikSpartan should I put mine on medium or high then
@@jizzfreeficus depends how intense your game session is. If you feel you the console is getting too hot then high, if it's not too hot then low.
@@ChronikSpartan so the fan really does work
th-cam.com/video/KrX3i_51ZXo/w-d-xo.html I bought one a few days ago after I saw the vid
You have the same air Jordan sticker as I in the ps5 😂
I love that sticker! Couldn't wait for a cool place to use it :)
I bought one of these... and then for the first time ever I had the console shut off due to overheating. I think these are dangerous and potentially damaging.
Check if it's blowing air in instead of out, I've heard of that happening to some people.
@@ChronikSpartan It was blowing out. However it was creating a huge heat zone in the lower part of the fan device...
And while it is solely anecdotal, the only times I suffered a heat caused shut down were while using the device. After several shutdown, I removed it, sent it back to Amazon for a refund, and have never suffered a heat caused shutdown since.
I just bought one of these after seeing a couple comments saying the fans actually blow air into the ps5 an not blow out... well I just tested it blows the air out as intended 🤷
So it works?
@@jsuth910 yes
I have some questions:
When do I use the cooling fan?
Can I use it when I'm playing?
Will it affect my ps5?
You can use it whenever. Mostly when playing. It should keep your PS5 cooler
Far and wide every PS5 cooling fan that I have seen tested or reviewed by professional testers has shown either no difference to thermals or worsening performance. This is the only cooling system that I have a ? mark next too. Good reviews on Amazon. Gamers Nexus had reviewed an almost identical fan that made the PS5 hotter because the fans where actually pointed in the wrong way. As a PC builder, this really ticked me off. This one however looks to be working correctly. Does that product mention how many RPMS the fans have or wattage required for operation? Does the speed remain constant or variable?
I really appreciate the honest review, however simply applying human touch does not give us an accurate accounting of what is happening internally to the unit. But it's better than nothing. I have not personally had overheating issues yet with my console but as time passes thermal issues will be a concern. Currently this is the only product I am even considering. I would have loved a thermal analysis of this and I'm hoping to see more reviews of this product. Hopefully we can get some more conclusive results. Of course we also have to consider other factors like power draw and internal stress testing, which is going to require some sophisticated equipment for proper analysis, so we can come to definitive conclusions regarding effectiveness.
Still, this seems to currently be the best, and perhaps only viable option on the market for people seeking solutions to PS5 thermal issues. Thanks for taking the time to make this review. Class video mate.
Thanks for the comments and feedback buddy. I agree human touch is far from accurate but it was quite interesting that there was a noticeable difference.
Obviously there are other considerations too when it come to heat dissipation
I just bought my PS5 and went through the setup process. Not even after an hour I got a notification that my PS5 was overheating and a minute later it switched off.
@@ShawnathanTKV Don't mess around with it brother. You obviously have a faulty component somewhere, a heat sink, fan, something, that should not happen. Return it right away for a full refund or an exchange.
@@ChronikSpartan i got the same fan and work great. Def.makes the ps5 way cooler. worth every penny. On high its 5500 rpm and low 2750 rpm. Great vid.
Wow what an excellent response. You should be the one to review the fan mate. Make a TH-cam video! You're clearly good with words. I'm sure you'd do a great job and help others in the process.
My ps5 finally overheated and shut off while playing God of War Ragnarok in high quality mode. I ended up having to take it almost completely apart and clean out every nook and cranny of dust. Now it's good again... For now... So far I too have seen no actual benefit from others on the use of these fans. Kiwi was the only one with a "?" Since it could be applied while the console is horizontal. The system cools best while in this position. I will add though, I did find 1 person who had an overheating PS5 while playing GOW too, he was afraid to take apart his console and got the kiwi. His system still shut off. Too clogged with crap? In an upright position with a blanket over it? No clue.
Does it still work?
Yeah no issues so far
My headphones will drown out the sound
having your PS5 there is a Dont its aclose enviorment
thank you.
No problem mate
Where is the proof?? I need proof, temp meter , where is the meter??
My hand 😉😅
No, they’re a waste of money. Just stand your PS5 vertically on its stand in a well ventilated place in a cool room away from windows and heating. Take off the side and clean it out at the recommended points.
Haha, yeah they're not essential if you look after your console well enough, but it's nice to see that one's like this do actually work.
I do all this but my PlayStation keeps overheating. I got the fan that goes on the back and it stopped overheating.
I just hooked up my new PS5 and after 1hr of setting up and trying to play Elden Ring I got a temp notification of overheating. Brand New. That's why I'm here.
@@ShawnathanTKV either your room is crazy warm or the PS5 is faulty. The PS5 has a liquid metal cooling system and it works very well. FWIW, I spent over 100 hours on Elden without an issue.
@@modestyblaise4167 open air room that's 69 degrees. Straight outta of the box within 1 hour of setting it up.
Thanks bro 🙏
👍
So this is worth buying?
Check out my new review on the SCRY Arctic Cooler. It does a great job at cooling the PS5
i have one its working pretty well
Happy days!
You took the time to make a video about this but couldn't be bothered with any kind of device to actually measure the heat beyond your hand? Jeezus dude.
I think you'll find my hand is quite the precision tool according to my wife 🤙😉
@@ChronikSpartan ha!
😱🤣
your complaining about someone else doing something for you for free as you spend zero on it... this world today...
Also....taking from between the shelves and onto the top where its open would for sure cool it better alone than that add on fan
These fans probably are doing more damage in the long term
Also voiding the warranty 😂
I had this fan & a ps4 fan.. it’s weird & annoying that these fans can even damage the PlayStation
Did yours damage your PS5??
@@ChronikSpartan no.. when I heard about it I took it off
@@theeterminator1702what exactly did you here and how can it be damaging because I just ordered one but I’d like to hear your reason
@@-sosa-is it still working?
I don't think is nesasary to put extra cooling fan and also is extra noise
Put your Playstation outside of your desk thank you 😊
You shouldnt keep the PS5 where its at right now it should be in a open space where it can properly ventilate. Like why are you wondering why its hot? The heat has nowhere to go
I'm not wondering why it's hot, I'm just testing the fan. You're right about placement though 😉
no wonder why your ps5 is over heating it barley bas ventilation
Facts
Those fans sound like my old ps4 console.. nah give it a miss..they are all junk..just don't have your console in a tight spot with poor air flow..
Fair point!
You used your.... HAND? 🤡🤡🤡
Maybe remove your PlayStation 5 from that enclosed space to avoid overheating it...
Unfortunately it's literally the only place it's safe from my toddler, lol
@@ChronikSpartan Wall mount it,.get a under desk mount, or even install a wall shelve to put it on alongside a cable hider to avoid any toddler accident
WTF
Useless piece of crap i bought it and it maie the ps5 hotter or hear noise so much its do 58 decibel 😭