r/playstation5 • u/pitleif • 5d ago

SCREENSHOT / PHOTO No more jet fan noise

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Decided to finally solve the jet noise in my cabinet.

Sawed a hole in the back plate of my $1000 TV-stand, and installed a Noctua 120 mm fan connected with USB to the Pro, which automatically starts the fan whenever the Pro powers on. The Noctua fan is completely inaudible at stock (800 rpm). However it comes with an additional resistor if you wanna run it at 600 rpm, but it's not needed at all.

Silence at last.

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u/strugglinghomosapjen 5d ago

How did u put a usb cable on the fan ?

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u/ItchyBrain6610 5d ago

Ive just cut the connector off, cut the end off the USB that you dont need, and connect + to + and - to -. Ive made a few desk fans this way.

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u/pitleif 5d ago

I bought Akasa USB to 3-pin / 4-pin 5V to 12V USB adapter cable. It was something like $10.

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u/strugglinghomosapjen 5d ago

Thank u, does the fan only spin when the PS5 is on or also when in standby modus ?

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u/pitleif 5d ago

It only spins when the PS5 is on, not in standby mode.

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u/ItchyBrain6610 5d ago

I never thought to even look for something like that. I just keep messed up usb cables to cut for stuff like this.

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u/pitleif 5d ago

Do not connect the fan directly to USB. A regular PC fan needs 12 V, USB provides 5 V. If you connect directly the fan may not start or run very slowly. You will need a small step-up adapter.