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13. September 2008 @ 14:38 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Got 1 problem and some questions I'm still Brand spanking new on PS3..

1. My ps3 is keeps freezing 15 minutes on every game and Movie
2. Is it possible to change the HDD to a bigger Size if so what is the Max Size Allow. Can it Void your warranty.
3. Is it possible to Stream Blu Ray Movies to the PS3
4. Is the PS3 system suppose to be Insanely Quite I mean Pin drop Quite
5. How long does the Controller Last
6. Does it matter what HDMI cable I use because I got one from ebay for $6.00
7. Is it true that the PS3 uses 7.1 Audio
8. My HDTV is a 720p my ps3 set itself as 1080i will there be any Quality degrade
9. I thought the ps3 have wi-fi built in
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13. September 2008 @ 15:34 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
...you couldn't use the almighty Search option?

Anyway.

1.) You might have a motherboard issue. Among many other issues.
2.) Yes. No.
3.) Yes.
4.) Maybe.
5.) Depends.
6.) Depends.
7.) Depends.
8.) Shouldn't.
9.) Depends.

There you go! :)
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13. September 2008 @ 16:27 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by KajNrig:
...you couldn't use the almighty Search option?

Anyway.

1.) You might have a motherboard issue. Among many other issues.
2.) Yes. No.
3.) Yes.
4.) Maybe.
5.) Depends.
6.) Depends.
7.) Depends.
8.) Shouldn't.
9.) Depends.

There you go! :)

Answer 5-7, 9 depends on what and what is the max HDD size allow 500GB
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13. September 2008 @ 17:05 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by spawn1980:
Got 1 problem and some questions I'm still Brand spanking new on PS3..

1. My ps3 is keeps freezing 15 minutes on every game and Movie
2. Is it possible to change the HDD to a bigger Size if so what is the Max Size Allow. Can it Void your warranty.
3. Is it possible to Stream Blu Ray Movies to the PS3
4. Is the PS3 system suppose to be Insanely Quite I mean Pin drop Quite
5. How long does the Controller Last
6. Does it matter what HDMI cable I use because I got one from ebay for $6.00
7. Is it true that the PS3 uses 7.1 Audio
8. My HDTV is a 720p my ps3 set itself as 1080i will there be any Quality degrade
9. I thought the ps3 have wi-fi built in
1.)It sounds like an overheating problem but I don't think that much dust could have built up within a month.
2.)No one has run into a size restriction yet, the largest hdd that fits the ps3 atm is 500gb. No it wont void the warranty in fact Sony encourages people to upgrade. Just make sure the hdd is a 2.5" sata @ 5400rpm.
3.)Yes but your computer must be powerful enough to handle it.
4.)Depends on the ambient temperature and what you are doing on the ps3 at the time, if you just start up the ps3 and you're in the xmb it shouldn't be loud. But if you're watching a bluray or playing a demanding game you will likely hear it if your tv is very low.
5.)Battery or before it wears out? Battery lasts at least 4 hours for me, I use the DS3.
6.)All hdmi cables with gold connections should yield the same quality under 10'.
7.)Yes but only through HDMI.
8.)Manually switch it to 720p, 1080i is inferior to 720p.
9.)All ps3's but the 20gig have built in wifi.

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13. September 2008 @ 17:58 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by canuckerz:
Originally posted by spawn1980:
Got 1 problem and some questions I'm still Brand spanking new on PS3..

1. My ps3 is keeps freezing 15 minutes on every game and Movie
2. Is it possible to change the HDD to a bigger Size if so what is the Max Size Allow. Can it Void your warranty.
3. Is it possible to Stream Blu Ray Movies to the PS3
4. Is the PS3 system suppose to be Insanely Quite I mean Pin drop Quite
5. How long does the Controller Last
6. Does it matter what HDMI cable I use because I got one from ebay for $6.00
7. Is it true that the PS3 uses 7.1 Audio
8. My HDTV is a 720p my ps3 set itself as 1080i will there be any Quality degrade
9. I thought the ps3 have wi-fi built in
1.)It sounds like an overheating problem but I don't think that much dust could have built up within a month.
2.)No one has run into a size restriction yet, the largest hdd that fits the ps3 atm is 500gb. No it wont void the warranty in fact Sony encourages people to upgrade. Just make sure the hdd is a 2.5" sata @ 5400rpm.
3.)Yes but your computer must be powerful enough to handle it.
4.)Depends on the ambient temperature and what you are doing on the ps3 at the time, if you just start up the ps3 and you're in the xmb it shouldn't be loud. But if you're watching a bluray or playing a demanding game you will likely hear it if your tv is very low.
5.)Battery or before it wears out? Battery lasts at least 4 hours for me, I use the DS3.
6.)All hdmi cables with gold connections should yield the same quality under 10'.
7.)Yes but only through HDMI.
8.)Manually switch it to 720p, 1080i is inferior to 720p.
9.)All ps3's but the 20gig have built in wifi.

Thank You for all the Great answers
1. I forgot to ask but is there any special settings to set the video or display.
2. So only HDMI has 7.1 because my Home theater Supports 7.1 and I'm connect through Optical
3. I'm looking for a Damn Good Dependable 500GB HDD (NO SEAGATE)
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13. September 2008 @ 20:04 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
1.) Check your tv to see if it supports full hdmi color range (likely) and whether or not it has the superwhite feature. And stay away from 1080i.
2.) I double checked and the ps3 only supports up to 5.1 through optical.
3.)You have 3 options besides seagate that I can find for the 500gb hdd

Hitachi: http://technalogic.securewebstore.co.uk/...sp?ref=24653014
Samsung: http://www.eworldsale.com/samsung-25-inc...5654_25625.html
Fujitsu: http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news_details.php?id=15565

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13. September 2008 @ 21:57 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
6. HDMI cables do vary in speed. I recommend unless you're running your PS3 on a very nice tv, to go with something over $30 but don't go over $80. Because of the version transfer rate it can make a big difference. Don't buy super expensive HDMI cables unless your TV does 1080p.
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13. September 2008 @ 22:38 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by DeaD88:
6. HDMI cables do vary in speed. I recommend unless you're running your PS3 on a very nice tv, to go with something over $30 but don't go over $80. Because of the version transfer rate it can make a big difference. Don't buy super expensive HDMI cables unless your TV does 1080p.
Sorry but false, as long as the hdmi cable is version 1.3 with gold connectors your going to get the same quality under 10' regardless of brand names or price tag.

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14. September 2008 @ 10:59 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
OK I can not connect tversity I keep getting Service could not be started and unable to connect to the server. And WMP11 Can't See the ps3.
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