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Technology · Consumer gadgets · published 2026-08-27 · via Tom's Hardware

PS3 overclocking project uses Noctua fans and server heatsinks for cooler, faster performance

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A PlayStation 3 enthusiast has shared their 'PS3 Pro v3' mod, which overclocks the console using a 3D-printed top case, dual Noctua fans, and server heatsinks. The modder reports that the system runs cool and quiet, with CPU and GPU temperatures around 40-42°C. They claim frame rate improvements in nearly every game tested.

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This is the third iteration of the modder's project, refined over successive versions. The build avoids risky delidding or undervolting, instead relying on server-grade heatsinks paired with dual Noctua fans, with tinfoil shaping the airflow ducting. The fans spin at just 24% capacity while keeping the CPU at 40°C and the RSX GPU at 42°C. The RSX runs at 750 MHz core and 1,000 MHz memory, well above stock figures of roughly 500 MHz and 650 MHz.

The modder reports frame rate gains in nearly every game tested. However, replication is difficult — no 3D printer files or build kits have been shared publicly. Enthusiasts attempting similar projects face risks of accidental physical damage to electronics and potential

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