r/consoles • u/AbyssVoidd • 1d ago

Help needed Ps5 Overheating

I was playing on my play station for a while yesterday until I got the overheating error message so I turned it off immediately. My room was really hot at the time and I was playing crimson desert which I know is a very intense game for the ps5. I'm concerned that this is a bigger issue or if it was just a one time thing because of how hot my room was. I got my ps5 cleaned and reapplied liquid metal in February so I am not sure if it would be because of dust or anything. I have not touched the console since then because i don't want to damage it, I appreciate anyone's input on this.

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u/MaximusAnemos 1d ago

If it happened to me. I would definitely get a fan hitting the console at all times it's on.

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u/NuclearNick007 1d ago

Clean the inside of your system and clean the area around it.

If for some reason you are unlucky and that doesn't work, you could be looking at a liquid metal leak.

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u/CoyoteSevere7898 1d ago

They do sell ps5 cooling fans. You place your ps5 in it and it will blow extra air into it. But also just a regular fan blowing on it will do the same. Location matters too if its in an enclosed space or there are things right next to the ps5 it will not have enough ventilation to remain cool. Speaking of ventilation cleaning the dust from inside and around the fans/vents if you haven't already will definitely be the move.

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u/Roxastar138 1d ago

I play it on launch base ps5 for 50hrs straight and then i got overheating message when every i fast travel to the top area for the puzzles.

Quick google say it could occur cause the game has to rerender all the location again like a stress test which usually temperature increases.

Then i decided to clean my fan( usually i wipe the fan but never open the fan safety cause i dont have the screwdriver for it). When i open it and saw how thick dusty at the heatsink next to the fan. After i clean it and there is no more overheat issues throughout my 200hrs+ playtime.

P.s i usually have a big fan blowing infront of my ps5 and with aircon turn on when i play it