PS5 Devkit is One Hot Beast to Need Six Fans
A patent published yesterday revealed the cooling system of PlayStation 5's devkit. It consists of six fans and a steam chamber. Will a similar system dissipate heat in the final version?
- PS5's devkit has a cooling system consisting of 6 fans and a large heat sink assembled together with a steam chamber;
- PS5's cooling problems can lead to a change in the shape of the device - this may be the reason for keeping the details of the console in secret for so long.
WIPO published diagrams of the cooling system for PlayStation 5's devkit. They show a system divided into two sections, each with three fans. Such a solution is supported by the radiator-like design of this version of the device. We still don't know much about the appearance of the final version, much less about the heat dissipation system installed in it. Sony stubbornly keeps the details secret.
The diagrams show a large heat sink (30) attached to the steam chamber (31) in the part containing the most important calculation components. The air flow is forced by three fans (15). The second part accommodates the power unit and another three fans. Such a system for sure will not heat up a pizza, as some internet memes would suggest, because the air is directed to the back. The system looks quite efficient and suggests a lot of heat generated by the components. One of our previous news mentioned possible problems with cooling the PS5. However, they probably concern the production version. So it is possible that Sony will have to rethink and change the shape of the device. Is that why we still do not know the final appearance of the console?
The developer version does not have to be quiet - the six small fans look rather noisy. However, the end-user consoles shouldn't generate too much noise, as the manufacturer has previously stated. As you know, the loud operation of PS4's fans has been one of the most troublesome problems, which the next generation should avoid. The Xbox Series X has opted for a large fan and a vertical design. This arrangement favors quiet and efficient cooling. Perhaps Sony will try to solve its problems in a similar way. This, however, may give rise to allegations of copying Microsoft's design..
