@get2sammyb Sorry for the little harsh comment! I tagged you 2 times with the same stuff I think. But no worries.
I know about that because I exchanged my One X 5 times because of it! And I just deal with it on my PS4 Pro (which has it on a minimal level).
I have read and read and then read about the coil whine as it is one of my most hates things in consoles!
Sony could definitely do this in future revision! Actually when the warranty expires anyone could put the same compound in their PSUs or give it to a professional to do it.
People need to understand that there is NO way for a coil to not vibrate when electricity passes through it. It is normal but there are cases where the coils are close to other parts (or more coils) and they could sound like the unit is broken!
As I posted before again and again. I have the answer of "It’ll be interesting to see just how common this problem is, and if we can learn a little more about when it occurs and why."
This is the PSU of the PS5. It has COILS. When you play intensive games the electricity that passes through them makes them VIBRATE and they touch nearby parts. That is what is making that sound. Some units do not have it because the coils do not touch anything.
The Xbox dealt with this problem by GROUNDING the vibrating parts with grey goo.
It would be nice to have some kind of feedback from you btw. Do you agree or not. Anything.
"Ensure that your console has got enough space to be properly ventilated. Sometimes a loud operational volume can be attributed to the console not having enough available air to cool itself properly, so if you've got it in a TV cabinet be sure to ensure there's enough space all around the console and that it's not running hot."
This has NOTHING to do with it. Running hot will NOT increase the coil whine.
You either deal with it or send it back to Sony and hope the replacement has coils that do not touch eachother.
They have shown that with their DRM-free practices on GOG and my favorite is the fact that they put the WHOLE Witcher 3 + the DLCs on ONE cartridge for the Switch!
If I am not mistaken this is the first 32GB cartridge to be released outside of Japan.
@LemonHaze I had the absolutely gorgeous PS4 Pro Spider-Man limited edition and I had to give it up. It had coil whine and even then I decided to keep it.
After 2 weeks the coil whine became grinding that can be heard even with headphones. I sent it for repairs and they told me it could NOT be fixed and they had to give me my money back.
After that I got the regular black PS4 Pro (last revision) no issues. But still I want that Spider-Man red beauty.
So those things are NOT non-issues.
This is NOT a PC setup. The manufacturers cut costs with cheap parts and we can actually HEAR that.
@NEStalgia Come one! The coil whine was atrocious on 90% of the PS4s. And now this.
Cheap parts are cheap. Just ground those damn coils to stop them from vibrating and be done with it! Some people even douse them in silicone to dumb down the vibration.
@nessisonett Actually on Doom my Pro was quite good in terms of noise. But again my PRO is the revision after RDR2. The one with more copper on its heat sink.
1. Do you need to activate the console via Internet on the first boot or it is the same as PS4? Boot > insert disc > install > play?
2. Do you need to download the Backwards Compatibility games that are on Dics (like on the Xbox One) or you can just install them from the disc and play?
That is a ALL I need to know. It is mostly connected to Internet connection requirements.
@thefourfoldroot I prefer the Vita 2 and the PS3 Slim is better than the original (minus the physical BC) because it had better cooling. The original FAT is extremely noisy. The PS3 Super Slim was the worst PS3.
@Angelus3K You are right. But at least I will wait for reviews of the hardware like cooling, noise etc.
@JON22 And I never understood Soccer, Basketball, Chess and other sports that people watch. I guess it is entertaining to see who has the better skills.
So the same is with E-Sports.
As for gaming people like to watch others react to games they played and liked. Also if you can't afford the game or the console etc. you can watch it like a movie.
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Re: Mortal Kombat's Movie Trailer Looks Like Dumb Fun
@HeathenFriar The dumbest comment I have seen here in PushSquare.
Re: Feature: Could PlayStation Do More to Promote Green Packaging?
@McDosy Calm down Sparky
Re: Feature: Could PlayStation Do More to Promote Green Packaging?
@McDosy Yes I am fine with that.
PC is extremely physical UNfriendly and I only play PC exclusive games on that.
For the consoles I always go physical because I love collecting cartridges and to lesser extend discs.
Re: Feature: Could PlayStation Do More to Promote Green Packaging?
I am physical exclusive gamer except on PC.
The day everything goes digital is the day I will stop buying games and just pirate them.
If you want 100% pure future just embrace that idiotic cloud gaming without consoles just one PC or a modern TV.
Re: The Last of Us TV Show Casts The Mandalorian Star as Joel
@RPE83 Well Joel is in his range if you ask me
Hugh Jackman is probably better suited for the role.
But yes, his roles are oddly similar except for Law Abiding Citizen.
Re: The Last of Us TV Show Casts The Mandalorian Star as Joel
@RPE83 To each their own I guess.
Re: The Last of Us TV Show Casts The Mandalorian Star as Joel
It was either him or Gerard Butler/Hugh Jackman. All are great actors!
Re: Capcom Clarifies Just How Tall Lady Dimitrescu of Resident Evil Village Is
I have not played RE7 but this game looks amazing. And vampires? Hell yeah!!!
I really need to get RE7 ...
Re: Game of the Year: #1 - The Last of Us: Part II
I am waiting for the 10 - 15$ version
Re: PlayStation Studios and Other Teams Wish Happy Holidays with Digital Christmas Cards
@KidBoruto All carnage games. Think about Doom and Wolfenstein. I added the eye, heart and the skull with the fangs because I love Castlevania.
Re: PlayStation Studios and Other Teams Wish Happy Holidays with Digital Christmas Cards
I posted this on Nlife but here is mine Christmas greeting card
Happy holidays guys!
And happy gaming!
Re: Reaction: How Does It Keep Going Wrong for Big Game Launches?
@Gaming365247 You are damn right.
The moment all consoles could be connected to the Internet to download updates is the moment the quality of the games start to do down.
Back then the developers test the games to make sure the products is at least playable.
Re: Talking Point: What Were Your Most Played PS4 Games?
Spider-Man and God of War.
Re: Poll: Have You Experienced PS5 Coil Whine?
@tehKAMI As you asked what and how to fix it.
Perhaps some kind of hot glue or hardening foam might dampen the vibrations.
Re: Talking Point: Was 2020 PlayStation's Best Ever Year?
2018 was 100% better than 2020.
How can I forget God of War and Spider-Man which for me are the greatest games from Sony in the last 23 years. (Castlevania SotN released in 1997 )
Re: The Last of Us 2 Sweeps The Golden Joysticks with Five Awards
@theheadofabroom "many people are butthurt that their toxic masculinity hero died."
Can you seriously say that with a straight face? Funny stuff man!
Re: The Last of Us 2 Sweeps The Golden Joysticks with Five Awards
@TG16_IS_BAE Do you know what is the funny part?
Most of those that spew "loud minority!" are part of loud minorities that are in search for some justice
And when they are told to shut up because they are just a loud minority the victim card is played and it is "super effective"!
Re: Poll: Have You Experienced PS5 Coil Whine?
@get2sammyb Sorry for the little harsh comment! I tagged you 2 times with the same stuff I think. But no worries.
I know about that because I exchanged my One X 5 times because of it! And I just deal with it on my PS4 Pro (which has it on a minimal level).
I have read and read and then read about the coil whine as it is one of my most hates things in consoles!
Sony could definitely do this in future revision! Actually when the warranty expires anyone could put the same compound in their PSUs or give it to a professional to do it.
People need to understand that there is NO way for a coil to not vibrate when electricity passes through it. It is normal but there are cases where the coils are close to other parts (or more coils) and they could sound like the unit is broken!
Re: Poll: Have You Experienced PS5 Coil Whine?
@get2sammyb
As I posted before again and again. I have the answer of "It’ll be interesting to see just how common this problem is, and if we can learn a little more about when it occurs and why."
This is the PSU of the PS5. It has COILS. When you play intensive games the electricity that passes through them makes them VIBRATE and they touch nearby parts. That is what is making that sound. Some units do not have it because the coils do not touch anything.
The Xbox dealt with this problem by GROUNDING the vibrating parts with grey goo.
It would be nice to have some kind of feedback from you btw. Do you agree or not. Anything.
Re: PS5 Coil Whine Could Be Caused by a Loose Sticky Label
@Sizuhjee I doubt that people are even seeing the image. Some still think that the coil whine comes from the fan ...
Re: PS5 Coil Whine Could Be Caused by a Loose Sticky Label
Apparently some people do notknow what is coil whine.
Re: New PS5 Owners: How to Fix Common Problems
About coil whine.
"Ensure that your console has got enough space to be properly ventilated. Sometimes a loud operational volume can be attributed to the console not having enough available air to cool itself properly, so if you've got it in a TV cabinet be sure to ensure there's enough space all around the console and that it's not running hot."
This has NOTHING to do with it. Running hot will NOT increase the coil whine.
You either deal with it or send it back to Sony and hope the replacement has coils that do not touch eachother.
Re: PS5 Coil Whine Complaints Intensify as System Launches in Europe
Just in case people do not know where the coil whine comes from.
PS: Not an Xbox fanboy just a picture that shows why one has it and other does not.
Re: PS5 Scalpers Are Selling Systems for $1,500/ÂŁ1,000 on eBay
Today I was surprised that I found a PS5 from a Scalper on my local auction site. Same price as above.
He also insists on personal meeting to sell the console.
I hope ends up with no console, no money and no teeth
Re: PS5 Coil Whine Complaints Intensify as System Launches in Europe
@PossibLeigh If it is a coil it will whine
The problem is that people do not want hear about those things. If one company can stop it why not the other?
The next revision will probably do that and stop the whining about coil whining.
Re: PS5 Coil Whine Complaints Intensify as System Launches in Europe
@get2sammyb @ShogunRok @nessisonett
This is why the PS5 have coil whine.
It can be avoided but they preferred not to "ground" the vibrating parts.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Physical Edition Comes with Two Blu-ray Discs on PS4
CDPR should be admired!
They care so much for game preservation.
They have shown that with their DRM-free practices on GOG and my favorite is the fact that they put the WHOLE Witcher 3 + the DLCs on ONE cartridge for the Switch!
If I am not mistaken this is the first 32GB cartridge to be released outside of Japan.
Re: PS5 Coil Whine Becomes a Concern for Some Early Adopters
@get2sammyb Actually I found this. To prevent coil whine they use this grey goop to stop the vibrations when electricity is passing through the coils.
https://i.redd.it/83rxzj63emz51.jpg
Re: PS5 Coil Whine Becomes a Concern for Some Early Adopters
@LemonHaze I had the absolutely gorgeous PS4 Pro Spider-Man limited edition and I had to give it up. It had coil whine and even then I decided to keep it.
After 2 weeks the coil whine became grinding that can be heard even with headphones. I sent it for repairs and they told me it could NOT be fixed and they had to give me my money back.
After that I got the regular black PS4 Pro (last revision) no issues. But still I want that Spider-Man red beauty.
So those things are NOT non-issues.
This is NOT a PC setup. The manufacturers cut costs with cheap parts and we can actually HEAR that.
Re: PS5 Coil Whine Becomes a Concern for Some Early Adopters
@NEStalgia Come one! The coil whine was atrocious on 90% of the PS4s. And now this.
Cheap parts are cheap. Just ground those damn coils to stop them from vibrating and be done with it! Some people even douse them in silicone to dumb down the vibration.
One word for that.
Pathetic!
Re: Assassin's Creed Valhalla (PS4) - Epic Viking Adventure Buckled by Countless Bugs
Sounds like a solid game. I would definitely get it.
I am one of those people that liked Unity, Odyssey and Origins.
Re: PS5 vs PS4 Pro Fan Noise Video Eloquently Makes Its Point
@nessisonett Actually on Doom my Pro was quite good in terms of noise. But again my PRO is the revision after RDR2. The one with more copper on its heat sink.
Re: PS5 Review - The Future of PlayStation
@get2sammyb NICE! So it is just plug, install and play. This is what a console should be!
We have a great new generation ahead of us!
Re: PS5 Review - The Future of PlayStation
@get2sammyb Thank you for the review!!!
Just some questions!
1. Can you skip the Internet connection in the initial setup of the console?
2. Can you install Disc based PS4 games on the PS5 without any downloads? (just from the disc).
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Want to Know About PS5?
@get2sammyb
1. Do you need to activate the console via Internet on the first boot or it is the same as PS4? Boot > insert disc > install > play?
2. Do you need to download the Backwards Compatibility games that are on Dics (like on the Xbox One) or you can just install them from the disc and play?
That is a ALL I need to know. It is mostly connected to Internet connection requirements.
Re: Tomb Raider Movie Sequel Entombed for the Time Being
This one was just ok.
I prefer the Angelina duology for the nostalgia factor.
Re: Site News: We Have a PS5
@get2sammyb I have just one question for now. Does it require any internet activations or is it like the PS4 with local accounts?
Re: PS5 Upgrades God of War with Up to 60FPS Support
Nice!
God of War and Spider-Man are the games that defined the PS4 for me.
Re: PS5 Controller Unboxing Reveals Premium Product, Doesn't Work with PS4 Yet
I like his content. It is entertaining. I see some people treat him like he is Digital Foundry level of reviewing.
Chill, he is not going to break your future PS5's.
Re: Looks Like PS5 Consoles Are Being Sent Out to Media and Influencers
@Woogy I agree but "influencer" only exist because of sheep following. If people were not dumb, influencers would not get money for nothing.
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Creative Director Explains Differences Between PS5 and PS4 Versions
@JJ2 @Kidfried @naruball
I guess it does not matter what I want anymore.
My fiancé asked me yesterday what I like more PS5 or the Series X. I know where this is going because I was asked those questions about the Switch, PS4 Pro and the One X
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Creative Director Explains Differences Between PS5 and PS4 Versions
@thefourfoldroot I prefer the Vita 2 and the PS3 Slim is better than the original (minus the physical BC) because it had better cooling. The original FAT is extremely noisy. The PS3 Super Slim was the worst PS3.
@Angelus3K You are right. But at least I will wait for reviews of the hardware like cooling, noise etc.
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Creative Director Explains Differences Between PS5 and PS4 Versions
I will be getting the PS4 version. I learned to NEVER buy consoles on launch as they will release a better model in 2-3 years.
And most games will also be playable on the PS4.
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Won't Have Any Playable Side Characters
@BowTiesAreCool I have never heard or see anyone say this. The complaints were that the MJ missions were boring stealth missions nothing more.
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Won't Have Any Playable Side Characters
This is going to be great! I don't mind Peter taking a break as he will need it in Spider-Man 2 when the Green Goblin and Venom arrive!
Re: Live the Life of a Professional Gamer in Esports Life Tycoon on PS4
@JON22 And I never understood Soccer, Basketball, Chess and other sports that people watch. I guess it is entertaining to see who has the better skills.
So the same is with E-Sports.
As for gaming people like to watch others react to games they played and liked. Also if you can't afford the game or the console etc. you can watch it like a movie.
Re: UK Sales Charts: FIFA 21 Number One While Marvel's Avengers Leaves the Top 10
@Artelous Gamers care about superhero games ONLY IF the games are good. Avengers is NOT a good game.
And when you compare it to PS4 Spider-Man or Batman Arkham Series the Avengers is even worse.
Re: PS5 Console Exclusive Godfall Requires an Internet Connection
Internet mandatory to play? How about no buy
Re: Poll: Which Peter Parker Face Do You Prefer in Marvel's Spider-Man?
The original is way better.
The new one is like if you order Tom Holland from Aliexpress.
Re: Get a Good Look at Spider-Man's New Face in Remastered PS5 Cutscene
I prefer the old one. I am glad we still have that on the PS4.