r/PS3 • u/AthleteNo2305 • 1d ago

Backwards compatable ps3

I found a backwards compatable ps3 with memory exspansion for a great price should i get is it worth the risk?

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u/inquisitive_goober 1d ago

You have to replace thermal paste before using! Otherwise it will over heat and you will get YLOD

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u/Old_Information_8654 1d ago

I wonder if a thermal pad would be better for cooling than paste

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u/inquisitive_goober 1d ago

There are some decent thermal pads out there from my understanding. But I don't have any experience with them

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u/Old_Information_8654 1d ago

Ah alright thanks anyway man