Should i swap my 60GB model for an 80GB?

BenchyUK · 23-11-2008, 11:27 AM

Got a dilema Guys

My replacement 60GB PS3 from SONY is quieter than the faultyone i sent them but as a movie buff, it's still too lould for watching movies. It works fine though.

Someone has offered my £300 for it and i'm tempted to sell and get an 80GB model for the following reasons

1. Get a brand new warrenty
2. I don't use PS2 Games or SACD
3. For only £10 more than what i'm selling this for i can get a Free HDMI Lead, 1 Blu-Ray, and 3 Games from Amazon.co.uk
3. I'll have a quiet console

Saying that i'm really going to miss the chrome finish and 4 USB Ports and it's going to be a bloody pain to download everything again

kdc · 23-11-2008, 11:38 AM

The fewer usb ports are very annoying on the other model, but saying that in your position I would definately go for it.. I'v only got a 40gb but I don't notice any noise (no more than a sky+ box) it when watching blu-rays.. so do it!

BenchyUK · 23-11-2008, 11:40 AM

I love the 60GB Models and i'm trying to see if i can place it somwhere else in my bedroom so that i can't hear it

avolee · 23-11-2008, 11:46 AM

do you not have an external drive you can back it up to rather than redownload everything?

BenchyUK · 23-11-2008, 11:54 AM

Yeah, i guess i can back everything up.

Part of me think's i need to make the most of what i have. It took me a while to actually get a 60GB Model in the 1st place.

There's no way i can make it run cooler to reduce the noise either.

Jack-Deth · 23-11-2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BenchyUK

Yeah, i guess i can back everything up.

Part of me think's i need to make the most of what i have. It took me a while to actually get a 60GB Model in the 1st place.

There's no way i can make it run cooler to reduce the noise either.

Could you not put it in a cabinet that is fan cooled?

Fen Star · 23-11-2008, 11:59 AM

Be a shame if you had to get rid of it mate, i love my 60, are the 160gb out yet.?

wingnut121 · 23-11-2008, 12:01 PM

i would cause like you said your a movie fan, there has been a record braking amount of 60gb ps3 braking recently and has been brought to sonys attention. i think itd worth it mate

BenchyUK · 23-11-2008, 12:03 PM

I can't one small enough for my room.

I really don't know what to do. The USB ports are a God send with PlayTV ect. Plus it sounds silly but i really prefer the chrome bezel

BenchyUK · 23-11-2008, 12:06 PM

Are the 80GB consoles as silent as the 40GB ones were?

They are doing some killer deals ATM on the 80GB Model.

With Amazon i could get Dead Space, Little Big Planet, Resistance 2, Black Hawk Down Blu-Ray and a HMDI Lead for £10

I'd keep Dead Space but sell the other 2 for £50 which could buy me a few Blu-Rays

Arrrrggghhhh. I dunno what to do?

*cols* · 23-11-2008, 12:08 PM

Sounds like a good deal to me! You can always get a usb hub, and a usb card reader. Newer machine and some extra bits, all for a tenner? Go for it

Jack-Deth · 23-11-2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by wingnut121

i would cause like you said your a movie fan, there has been a record braking amount of 60gb ps3 braking recently and has been brought to sonys attention. i think itd worth it mate

I think this is a good point. There appear to have been a considerable number of machines going down recently. Get a new 80GB with another years warranty seems like a good play to me!

BenchyUK · 23-11-2008, 12:18 PM

Anyone here able to compare the 2 noise wise for me?

I used to have an old 40GB model and that really was silent.

It's all sounding good but there's a tiny part of me which thinks i'll regret it later on

*cols* · 23-11-2008, 12:21 PM

They're the same as, or perhaps better than, the 40gb internally, so in theory they should be fine... I've only had my 40/320gb so can't compare...

AnthonyG · 23-11-2008, 12:21 PM

My advice would be, if you don't want Ps2 backwards compatibility, to definitely sell the 60GB and get either the CECHJ 40GB model, or the 80GB.

If you want Woolworths are selling the 40GB for £225 at the moment with their 10% off sale. Just make sure its the CECHJ model you buy none others.

Plus before someone states it, if Woolworths go down, Sony are very helpful with their warranty service.

I used them and they swapped my faulty CECHH (it was noisy, hot running 40GB - That wasn't why I returned it though) for the new superb cool running CECHJ

The fan has never once ramped up in these two months of owning. The previous version did all the time.

russd1978 · 23-11-2008, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BenchyUK

Anyone here able to compare the 2 noise wise for me?

I used to have an old 40GB model and that really was silent.

It's all sounding good but there's a tiny part of me which thinks i'll regret it later on

The 80Gb apparently has a 65nm cell, and possibly a 65nm RSX, as opposed to the 90nm in the 60Gb, this might account for it being quieter. However, reading the Fan Noise thread on here it does seem to be pot luck as to whether you get a quiet one or not, regardless of what model it is. Some people have had loud 40Gbs as far as I can see, so youre not guaranteed a quiet console.

BenchyUK · 23-11-2008, 12:24 PM

The 40GB deal also sounds good, as i guess i could always get it price matched with Gamestation if they have any 40GB bundles left.

I'd rather get a bundle on the highstreet but i can't find one that comes anywhere near as good as the Amazon deal.

I'm not really after games but maybe somwhere which will allow me to swap the value of the games for Blu-Rays

Houghsx · 23-11-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BenchyUK

Anyone here able to compare the 2 noise wise for me?

I used to have an old 40GB model and that really was silent.

It's all sounding good but there's a tiny part of me which thinks i'll regret it later on

To be honest, the fact you have doubts should be enough to keep the 60gb (trust your instincts). I personally sold mine and purchased a 40gb model due to noise and smaller power consumption (no regrets). If you do sell it try and make sure you get the model with the smaller gfx/cpu chips to make it quieter and even less power hungry.

BenchyUK · 23-11-2008, 1:07 PM

I've had a look and the deals on the highstreet don't look great. Most come with a Blu-Ray that i already have

I swear i'm not Joking, about 20 minutes ago the PS3 went into overdrive with the fans like my old faulty one did. Must be a sign?

BritanniaJaf · 23-11-2008, 2:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BenchyUK

I've had a look and the deals on the highstreet don't look great. Most come with a Blu-Ray that i already have

I swear i'm not Joking, about 20 minutes ago the PS3 went into overdrive with the fans like my old faulty one did. Must be a sign?

Benchy do you have a link to this deal on amazon, had a look and cant see anything, have got a 60gb ps3 as well and am very tempted to do the same as you

BenchyUK · 23-11-2008, 3:26 PM

Here you go mate
Video Games - Amazon.co.uk: Selected Game for £10 and/or Selected Blu-ray Movie for £7 with PS3 Console Purchase

Amazon have a fantastic deal there but i want one from the Highstreet myself.

I'm wondering whether to get PC World to Pricematch or just look for other deals.

Then again i don't know whether i should just put up with the noise the PS3 Makes

AnthonyG · 23-11-2008, 3:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BenchyUK

I'm wondering whether to get PC World to Pricematch or just look for other deals.s

PC World don't pricematch Amazon no more, nor any online retailers.

Did you see my mention of the 40GB for £225 at Woolies?.

As £225 seems like an excellent deal IMHO, especially if you only want it as a blu-ray player.

You could buy this and then buy a 6 blu-rays from HMV's 2 for £25 sale making it the same as a bundle deal.

BenchyUK · 23-11-2008, 3:39 PM

OK that's PC world out.

The only issue i had with buying a 40GB is that i'm going to have to go and spend another £40 on a dual shock 3 Pad.

I wouldn't mind Dead Space as that's meant to be very good.
I could go with the Amazon Deal but it's going to take a while for eveything to arrive.

My 60GB console has gone AWOL today for som ereason too

daggman · 23-11-2008, 3:52 PM

I would go for it, infact i have done it.

I recently sold my 60gb for 285.00 and i have ordered the 80gb from amazon.

We never had a ps2 so did not use BC, so for 15.00 pounds i got a new quieter machine 12 mths warranty, dualshock 3 pad, and 3 top games,

No brainer for me.

BenchyUK · 23-11-2008, 3:55 PM

I've decided i'm going to let the 60GB Model go. I'm sitting here now on the XMB and it's doing my nut in with the fans.
It's just not practicle for using Home and watching Blu-Rays like this.

I'll cope with the USB ports. Just need to sort a bundle out now. The Little Big Planet bundle on amazon is not shipping till take next week

P-e-G-i · 23-11-2008, 4:09 PM

Wow, that amazon deal is amazing. Thanks Benchy, you made my mind up in upgrading to a 80gb model especially as i'm getting playTV soon.

Again, Thank you.

BlackCountryBob · 23-11-2008, 5:06 PM

I to am thinking about getting rid of my 60Gb for an 80GB. Money is a bit tight at the mo as I am without job (would be my luck to graduate from uni during a recession when everyone who would normally hire me are cutting jobs) so the idea of getting rid of a console and getting back another with some games with it is a great deal. Don't really mind about the fan (I had a 360), losing the BC or the bigger HDD either but the guarantee of a warranty would be nice.

My only real fear is that if lots of 60gb owners start doing this, the value of the console will bomb and I could end up with not enough money from my sale to buy the replacement from Amazon (excellent deal BTW). Where would be the best place to sell a 60GB with 6 PS2 games and maybe 2 PS3 games (if I feel like emptying some shelf space); Ebay or the AVForums?

Also thinking of dumping my PSP slim and light because I have hardly used it in the 8 months I have had it, shame they are worth next to nothing since the release of the PSP3000.

Bribrian · 23-11-2008, 6:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackCountryBob

Where would be the best place to sell a 60GB with 6 PS2 games and maybe 2 PS3 games (if I feel like emptying some shelf space); Ebay or the AVForums?
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If it was me i'd stick a crazy starting/reserve price on it & put it on fleabay, there's nutters on there that pay unbelievable prices......

BenchyUK · 23-11-2008, 6:15 PM

Mines on ebay now with 5 hours left. £300 and no bids, only 4 people watching. Doesn't come with anything but i'm hoping they go mad for it before it finishes

P-e-G-i · 23-11-2008, 6:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BenchyUK

Mines on ebay now with 5 hours left. £300 and no bids, only 4 people watching. Doesn't come with anything but i'm hoping they go mad for it before it finishes

Most of the ones on ebay come with a controller and/or a game for 300 so you might be lucky if you get a bid. GOOD LUCK!