In various regions of the world, mainly in the US and Europe, it is still very difficult to get hold of the PlayStation 5. For this reason, at this time it may seem ridiculous to think about the first hardware revision of the console, a version that will definitely bring changes to its design and, possibly, to its characteristics. But while Sony makes a move in this regard, the talented Matthew Perksfrom youtube channel DIY Perksthe task was set create the world’s first PS5 Slim.
Perks has surprised us in the past with their unusual creations. In fact, a year ago, he adapted the PS5 to a stylish wooden case.
However, in their latest video, they show the process of building the compact PS5 variant from start to finish. The end result is more than amazing, because. size reduction was significant. compared to the original console.
It must also be said that ps5 huge; It is the largest video game console of all time. Because of this, some owners have had difficulty placing it in the living room. Perks work solves this inconvenience, as its size allows you to place it even in the space that is free between your TV and furniture.
Can you implement this project on your own? Theoretically yes, although it’s not easy at all; especially because of the tools you need to have on hand to manipulate different materials.
Perks ran into the same problem Sony engineers had when developing the PS5: thermal problem. If it was already difficult to maintain the optimal temperature of the console, now imagine that this is done in a variant where there is no place even for the original fan, heatsink and power supply.
What was the decision? As you probably already know DIY Perks decided to leave some components outside. Sony is no stranger to this suggestion, as with the PS1 Slim and PS2 Slim they have resorted to the same thing to make the body more compact.
The cooling system was the most complex of all. In fact, the copper casing created by Perks already allows heat to be removed by itself, but this design is not enough. The next big step was the introduction liquid cooling systemthat while it’s common in high-end computers, it’s never been done before in a gaming console – the PS5’s liquid metal doesn’t fall into that category.
Of course, the external module responsible for cooling the PS5 Slim is huge. The space the console no longer takes up is made up for by the cooling system, although it can be placed elsewhere, hidden from the naked eye.
Before the project could be successfully completed, Perks had to solve a serious problem caused by a personal mistake. The cooling system fell off its holding surface, making it difficult for air to get in. PS5 did not cool down properly and stopped working. The worst thing is that plate was damaged and I had to open another console to extract its components and finish the job.
According to the temperature sensors, Perks installed the second time, PS5 Slim boasts cooler temperatures compared to the original version. The CPU was maintained at a temperature of 46 to 65°C; RAM at 52°C and VRM at 44°C. According to YouTube channel Gamer Nexusthe original PS5 hits 75°C in the CPU, 94°C in the RAM, and 71°C in the VRMs.
It’s not bad at all; just keep in mind that an external cooling system was used, which is also not cheap.
Source: Hiper Textual
