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[FF:Enhanced_Reality]

I really need to know if I'm the only one here. I have the Death Stranding limited edition console. I have recently played Horizon Forbidden West and God of War Ragnarok and I know it sometimes is a little loud but plays well. I really look after the console, make sure it's cleaned and I have legs on the bottom so it's getting good air flow. I can't stress how much I look after this thing. But as I boot the game, the console is quiet for a moment or so but then when the logos start coming into the menu, the fans go absolutely wild. I've never heard the fans ever get this loud. The sounds of the fans gets incredibly loud in about 3-4 second and then the console says it's too hot on a blue screen and turns off. Someone suggested not having a disc in the console so I've removed it. It just dies. I've been trying many different things, probably for about 8 hours today and nothing helps. Anyone else had the same issue?

Surely it can't be more taxing on the console that H:FW or GoW:R?

 

[Kev Kev]

I really need to know if I'm the only one here. I have the Death Stranding limited edition console. I have recently played Horizon Forbidden West and God of War Ragnarok and I know it sometimes is a little loud but plays well. I really look after the console, make sure it's cleaned and I have legs on the bottom so it's getting good air flow. I can't stress how much I look after this thing. But as I boot the game, the console is quiet for a moment or so but then when the logos start coming into the menu, the fans go absolutely wild. I've never heard the fans ever get this loud. The sounds of the fans gets incredibly loud in about 3-4 second and then the console says it's too hot on a blue screen and turns off. Someone suggested not having a disc in the console so I've removed it. It just dies. I've been trying many different things, probably for about 8 hours today and nothing helps. Anyone else had the same issue?

Surely it can't be more taxing on the console that H:FW or GoW:R?

The fan on my PS4 Pro was the loudest I've ever heard it while playing the demo. I didn't get the 'too hot' message or the blue screen, but I haven't played the full game yet. Thanks for the heads up. I might have to reconsider before I buy it. I haven't heard anyone else having the issue, and I personally have no idea what the solution would be, but I'll keep an ear out. Good luck.

 

[kanjobazooie]

I don't know much about this topic, but maybe the thermal paste need to be changed?

 

[F0rneus]

That is not normal. My phat PS4, not even a Pro handled the demo just fine and it's dusty as hell.

 

[artsi]

Your console is busted. Sorry.

 

[Hoddi]

It might be worth pulling the top cover off to see if you notice a difference. There's no need to remove any screws so it's pretty easy.

These things don't have the best airflow.

 

[KWAB]

I really look after the console, make sure it's cleaned and I have legs on the bottom so it's getting good air flow.

That won't do shit. You need to take it apart, clean the heatsink and change thermal paste.

 

[Knightime_X]

Sounds like internally something is dirty or clogged to the point functionality becomes an issue.
Clean the inner workings and try again.

 

[Big Baller]

Buy a PS5

 

[Skifi28]

Sounds like you need to clean the insides and apply new thermal paste.

 

[Captain Toad]

Stop being poor.

 

[64bitmodels]

Stop being poor.

impossible task

 

[ZoukGalaxy]

Stop being poor.

 

[Kuranghi]

Set up a gofundme page and I'll send you £20 towards a PS5 and you won't need to worry about this anymore. You'll need a new extension on your house to store the PS5 but its worth it.

 

[Paulistano]

Remove the cover (see some youtube videos it's very easy) and use compressed air on the vents (you can buy this on a can, it's cheap) and a vacuum cleaner.

 

[The Fartist]

Sounds like you need to clean the insides and apply new thermal paste.

This should be done every two years, at least. It's pretty easy, too.

 

[Trab-Pu-Kcip]

I really need to know if I'm the only one here. I have the Death Stranding limited edition console. I have recently played Horizon Forbidden West and God of War Ragnarok and I know it sometimes is a little loud but plays well. I really look after the console, make sure it's cleaned and I have legs on the bottom so it's getting good air flow. I can't stress how much I look after this thing. But as I boot the game, the console is quiet for a moment or so but then when the logos start coming into the menu, the fans go absolutely wild. I've never heard the fans ever get this loud. The sounds of the fans gets incredibly loud in about 3-4 second and then the console says it's too hot on a blue screen and turns off. Someone suggested not having a disc in the console so I've removed it. It just dies. I've been trying many different things, probably for about 8 hours today and nothing helps. Anyone else had the same issue?

Surely it can't be more taxing on the console that H:FW or GoW:R?

Does it overheating if you play GoW or Horizon? Or this is happening just with RE4Re?

 

[Trab-Pu-Kcip]

This should be done every two years, at least. It's pretty easy, too.

This is not true at all. You have to change it when it needs to be changed, which depends case by case. "Do not repair it if it's not broken".

 

[diffusionx]

This should be done every two years, at least. It's pretty easy, too.

Is this what console gaming has become

 

[sloppyjoe_gamer]

"Surely it can't be more taxing on the console that H:FW or GoW:R?"

It can....and stop calling me Shirley.

 

[The Fartist]

This is not true at all. You have to change it when it needs to be changed, which depends case by case. "Do not repair it if it's not broken".

Consoles are small and have a lot of nooks and crannies that accumulate dust more easily than a large PC case, and console owners tend to be less tech savvy so they often keep their consoles in less than ideal spaces, and consoles are mass produced so the thermal paste job is usually pretty shitty.

 

[The Fartist]

Is this what console gaming has become

 

[FF:Enhanced_Reality]

Does it overheating if you play GoW or Horizon? Or this is happening just with RE4Re?

Just resident evil. Horizon and GoW, you can hear the fans elevated but this is just like jet engine.

 

[Sleepwalker]

Replace the thermal paste and itll be as good as new.

 

[Trab-Pu-Kcip]

Just resident evil. Horizon and GoW, you can hear the fans elevated but this is just like jet engine.

So it overheating only with RE4? Strange; It does not make any sense. Anyway as many have already said, try to change the thermal paste.

 

[DownLikeBCPowder]

Didn't have any trouble with my standard PS4, hope no problems come from the full game. It was loud, but it often is.

 

[Hawk269]

There is something seriously wrong with this game. I have a fairly freshly built new PC with a 4090 and the game is making my computer freak the fuck out. Like it effected my lighting of my entire rig somehow and caused some weird resolutions changes on it's own. Since this PC is only used for gaming I rarely ever have issues with games, but RE Remake is just causing so many issues that I deleted the demo and said fuck that game.

 

[Trab-Pu-Kcip]

Consoles are small and have a lot of nooks and crannies that accumulate dust more easily than a large PC case, and console owners tend to be less tech savvy so they often keep their consoles in less than ideal spaces, and consoles are mass produced so the thermal paste job is usually pretty shitty.

PCs are more prone to be more dusty because they are usually placed on the floor so they sucks all the dust from there. Instead electronics equipment are placed on higher surfaces like shelves or furniture . That is the main reason why you shouldn't make a 1:1 comparison on how the dust is accumulating. I agree that consoles are often placed in wrong places (ground, carpet, drawer and so on) which can result in device malfunctions.

 

[simpatico]

Pate-wise from the factory, it's the luck of the squirt. Are you handy enough to repaste it?

 

[Trab-Pu-Kcip]

Didn't have any trouble with my standard PS4, hope no problems come from the full game. It was loud, but it often is.

EDIT: the same for my day one PS4

 

[TheAmazingSpiderMan]

It’s time to get upgrade sunshine!

 

[The Fartist]

PCs are more prone to be more dusty because they are usually placed on the floor so they sucks all the dust from there. Instead electronics equipment are placed on higher surfaces like shelves or furniture . That is the main reason why you shouldn't make a 1:1 comparison on how the dust is accumulating. I agree that consoles are often placed in wrong places (ground, carpet, drawer and so on) which can result in device malfunctions.

Anyone who places their PC on the floor is A. Not a PC gamer and B. Definitely didn't build their own PC and wouldn't know to change their paste or dust their rig every so often.

 

[Shakka43]

Since it is just for this game have you try switching between modes, Performance/Resolution?

 

[dotnotbot]

This should be done every two years, at least. It's pretty easy, too.

Meh, if you aren't living in a very dusty environment, don't smoke and don't own pets then 2 years is way too often.

Won't hurt though.

 

[LordOfChaos]

Did you only clean it from the outside? Sounds like time to bust it open, clean out the heatsink and fans thoroughly, and replace the thermal paste

 

[lh032]

this is intended.

Jimbo paid Capcom to do so to force PS4 gamers to PS5.

 

[SeraphJan]

I'm curious why op decide not to just get a PS5, its pretty affordable now that the supply problem is solved, overall better experience

 

[Kev Kev]

Has anyone else with a PS4 Pro had loud fan problems with RE4 Remake?

It’s like a jet engine when I play the demo, and I’m considering not buying the full game if that’s what it sounds like the entire play through. I can hear it through my headphones, plus I feel like it’s just bad for my PS4 lol.

Does it come and go? Only during certain sections? Is it not doing it at all for some of you?

 

[Skifi28]

Has anyone else with a PS4 Pro had loud fan problems with RE4 Remake?

It’s like a jet engine when I play the demo, and I’m considering not buying the full game if that’s what it sounds like the entire play through. I can hear it through my headphones, plus I feel like it’s just bad for my PS4 lol.

Does it come and go? Only during certain sections? Is it not doing it at all for some of you?

Sounds like a PS4 pro alright, working as intended.

 

[01011001]

Has anyone else with a PS4 Pro had loud fan problems [full stop]

 

[Rocco Schiavone]

Has anyone else with a PS4 Pro had loud fan problems with RE4 Remake?

Haven't played the Demo on my PS4 pro. But the Last COD from Infinity Ward also made my pro a jet engine.

Don't listen to the fools about cleaning the console or adding new thermal paste.

It doesn't really help. I've sendmy console to a repair shop and the end of the Story:

The cleaned it added new thermal paste and also put thermal pads on the RAM chips.

The difference was that the fan noise decreased only by one level.

The Pro(launch models) are pure garbage.

 

[SkylineRKR]

Pro is trash. I had to redo the Bloodstained final boss 3 times because the console would shut off due to overheating every time the ending was about to start. It also rebooted if I was in an MW 2019 lobby for too long. The old PS4 is better. Maybe not in terms of resolution and power but its a more silent and stable system.

Pro is probably the worst console next to the launch 360. It looks and feels cheap, its noisy and its not reliable.

 

[Isa]

Sorry about your issue. My OG Pro actually died with Death Stranding which I was playing through at launch. I ended up buying another one(one of the better models) but it also had a few issues. It may not be feasible for you or even a desire but the PS5 for my experience has been much more stable. I hope you get a chance to try the game without any headaches or worries, I know those kind of things can sour people on something, myself included.

 

[RaduN]

My base PS4 can not record video (of more than 2 seconds length), from RE4, because it takes forever to go back to homescreen ) l
Literally in the tens of seconds (...that's forever in this case ) )

God damn it this game messes with the ps4 badly, but i still love it

 

[F0rneus]

I have to repost here to add that, my old launch fat PS4 handles RE4 very well and the fans don't even kick in and do they with other games lol.

 

[The Fartist]

PS4s running RE4: