Does surface really matter for the playstation 3 systems?

[Theminecraftaddict555]

I am asking this question since I am planning to move my ps3 system closer to my pc and putting it on either a metal chair or plastic-coated cardboard. I have searched the web and found that people said it doesn't matter while others say it does. It is kind of a mixed signal I am getting, so I decided to ask you guys if it matters at all.

 

If it does matter, which surfaces do you recommend me to put it on? besides glass of course

[Mio85]

1 minute ago, Theminecraftaddict555 said:

I am asking this question since I am planning to move my ps3 system closer to my pc and putting it on either a metal chair or plastic-coated cardboard. I have searched the web and found that people said it doesn't matter while others say it does. It is kind of a mixed signal I am getting, so I decided to ask you guys if it matters at all.

 

If it does matter, which surfaces do you recommend me to put it on? besides glass of course

As long as the intake fans have breathing room you'll be fine. The surface shouldn't matter as long as the system can breath. You should have at least half an inch of room.

[Stefan Payne]

2 hours ago, Theminecraftaddict555 said:

If it does matter, which surfaces do you recommend me to put it on? besides glass of course

Depends on the Surface and so on...

A hot stove or oven is a pretty bad idea for the PS3

Besides that it does not matter. The important part is that it doesn't fall down or other stuff on it. A heavier surface is to be preferred because of the vibrations.

 

Besides that, you can use everything that is viable and ethical for a PS3.

You should not use Carpet or stuff like that because some versions of the PS3 have ventholes at the buttom.

 

So it depends on what you are talking about...

 

[Godlygamer23]

As long as the console can breathe and the surface can support the PS3's weight, it doesn't really matter.

[Theminecraftaddict555]

7 hours ago, Godlygamer23 said:

As long as the console can breathe and the surface can support the PS3's weight, it doesn't really matter.

 

8 hours ago, Stefan Payne said:

Depends on the Surface and so on...

A hot stove or oven is a pretty bad idea for the PS3

Besides that it does not matter. The important part is that it doesn't fall down or other stuff on it. A heavier surface is to be preferred because of the vibrations.

 

Besides that, you can use everything that is viable and ethical for a PS3.

You should not use Carpet or stuff like that because some versions of the PS3 have ventholes at the buttom.

 

So it depends on what you are talking about...

 

 

11 hours ago, Mio85 said:

As long as the intake fans have breathing room you'll be fine. The surface shouldn't matter as long as the system can breath. You should have at least half an inch of room.

this is the chair i am talking about: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hercules-Hinged-Metal-Folding-Chair-4-Pack-Gray/13241425

[Razor Blade]

The chair would be fine, as long as it doesn't get knocked off and hit the floor. A Playstation doesn't bounce...

[Stefan Payne]

9 minutes ago, Theminecraftaddict555 said:

this is the chair i am talking about: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hercules-Hinged-Metal-Folding-Chair-4-Pack-Gray/13241425

That's a wood plate on Legs.

 

Seems fine to me...

[Godlygamer23]

6 hours ago, Theminecraftaddict555 said:

this is the chair i am talking about: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hercules-Hinged-Metal-Folding-Chair-4-Pack-Gray/13241425

Yeah, you're fine.

[Theminecraftaddict555]

9 hours ago, Stefan Payne said:

That's a wood plate on Legs.

 

Seems fine to me...

Wait so its just painted wood, not metal?

[Stefan Payne]

13 minutes ago, Theminecraftaddict555 said:

Wait so its just painted wood, not metal?

Oh, sorry, you are right.

That looks like a Metal Frame.

[Theminecraftaddict555]

22 minutes ago, Stefan Payne said:

Oh, sorry, you are right.

That looks like a Metal Frame.

But its fine regardless?

[Stefan Payne]

1 hour ago, Theminecraftaddict555 said:

But its fine regardless?

The material of the Surface is irrelevant, how it feels is relevant.

We are talking about some hard thing, if its wood, metal, glass does not matter, its the same for this thing.

 

A bad surface would be something like a feather blanket or other softer things.

[Godlygamer23]

1 hour ago, Theminecraftaddict555 said:

But its fine regardless?

Adding onto what @Stefan Payne stated, the main thing here is ensuring you won't have blocked vents.

 

With a softer material, like carpet, you have a chance that the material could bend or be manipulated to a point where ventilation holes are blocked. With something hard and strong enough to hold the console's weight, it will be properly propped off the surface to give it sufficient room for airflow.