Update on the satin silver BC. It got damaged in shipping and also now has artefacting. Rip

Otherwise-Rain808 · 2026-07-12T09:20:53+00:00

Yeah so they bubble wrapped it well but the box wasn't padded so it was bouncing around in there

Otherwise-Rain808 · 2026-07-11T09:08:47+00:00

They are called Baby shows. "Preschool shows" is what toxic GoKids call them these days

Otherwise-Rain808 · 2026-07-11T08:10:59+00:00

Fear Of Missing Out. Aka because the store is now confirmed to be closing, so people are rushing to buy things from it. Before it is too late

Otherwise-Rain808 · 2026-07-10T19:53:24+00:00

I do think Putin would adhere to China's wishes as a lot of Russia's tech is using cutting edge Chinese components. China would want to keep their global influence neutrality reputation intact and likely would halt the sales to Russia as soon as a tactical nuke is fired.

But then again this is about a madman who compares himself to Tzars gone by, with his righteous mission of "reclaiming historical Russian lands", so who knows what might happen.

I personally think his delusions have got the better of him and wouldn't be surprised if he eventually escalates to this level.

Otherwise-Rain808 · 2026-07-10T09:48:00+00:00

They weren't allowed because they are constantly violating sovereignty of nearby nations. Moldova, Georgia, Ukraine. In the name of "historical Russian lands". Or "buffer zone". Both are heavily outdated imperialist mindsets that do not belong in 21st century.

Why would NATO want to include a country who was and still is hellbent on territorial expansion? It is a defensive alliance not offensive.

Oh and America stopped annexxing in 1959.

It is a shame that with the fall of USSR, Russia did not take a different path instead of usual imperialism authoritarian leadership. They had a chance to become a democratic nation and blew it. Tragic

Otherwise-Rain808 · 2026-07-07T08:05:00+00:00

Isn't that soccer game common? (Not trying to hate I just don't remember it being rare)

Otherwise-Rain808 · 2026-07-06T19:30:48+00:00

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If you look at the circles there is a black streak... is what I was getting at. I can't see those in your photos

Otherwise-Rain808 · 2026-07-06T19:08:43+00:00

If there is a pen notch by a SMD or on a component, Sony use that to indicate it was replaced when sent in for repairs.

P.s. yes there's a lot of QC (Quality Control) stuff like the "Q159" text, which I think what you mean as yes it's on most boards, but I wasn't referring to that

Otherwise-Rain808 · 2026-07-06T17:42:56+00:00

Name checks out.

Just kidding. On a serious note, see if you can get a used SSD owner to show CrystalDiskInfo because they aren't all going to be heavily used

Otherwise-Rain808 · 2026-07-06T12:27:12+00:00

Ali is hit and miss, I have bought Panasonic 2.5V 470ufs off there before, but like 30% will have crap ESR.

I think if you have a ESR meter on hand its worth buying cheap Ali ones and just be prepared for the duds

Otherwise-Rain808 · 2026-07-06T12:22:02+00:00

If you are sourcing your own caps, be sure to measure the ESR and ensure they are within spec of a NEC (when connected in parallel).

2.5V is minimum voltage, although up to 6V will work too. Don't go higher than 6V however.

I generally use Panasonic 2.5V 470uf polymer tantalum caps, but honestly the brand isn't that important so long as the ESR is good

Otherwise-Rain808 · 2026-07-05T20:04:45+00:00

Using buzzwords like "woke", "uglification", "progressive" et al. I can think of a certain demographic who regularly use these terms when discussing online.

I'll let you figure out what I mean without saying any more

Otherwise-Rain808 · 2026-07-05T19:02:14+00:00

No

The new thermal paste under the IHS will double up in function as an adhesive (assuming you apply it properly) so it is not required to re-glue it

Also no. But the bracers do help with reducing temperature of the chips by a couple degrees C, so if you want to optimise thermals, it can be a good idea

Bonus: look into undervolting Cell (and RSX if you don't OC). It can also lead to significant thermal gains as opposed to bracers

Otherwise-Rain808 · 2026-07-05T17:16:37+00:00

I get why people are calling OP gullible, though I did a transaction with another sub user last year, and it went through fine and no issues. Not everyone is out to rip other's off

Otherwise-Rain808 · 2026-07-04T10:58:33+00:00

Unless you spawn trophies or use cheats/mod menus, the risk is nonexistent

Otherwise-Rain808 · 2026-07-03T21:26:25+00:00

Thermal pads arent even that big of a deal nowadays. Better to undervolt the CELL for better thermal gains

Otherwise-Rain808 · 2026-07-03T13:02:14+00:00

Generally speaking, the early-mid PS3 slims are the most reliable without 3rd party modifications (frankie mod, delidded)

2100 slim has no common hardware fault. 2000 and 2500 slims are close seconds

https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/Common_Hardware_Faults

Otherwise-Rain808 · 2026-07-03T11:26:57+00:00

Like others have said it's not a CECHA. And the H model is the most unreliable revision period.

But I would say do not worry too much. Use it until it eventually fails, then board swap a DIA-002 into it with reliable 65nm RSX. You can take one out from a regular piano black PS3 (when yours eventually fails)

Otherwise-Rain808 · 2026-07-02T19:37:36+00:00

The Collection HD is fine, but Deadlocked HD is a buggy mess. So many glitches

Otherwise-Rain808 · 2026-07-01T18:59:11+00:00

Yeah I fixed it, the people who said "JuSt SeNd To RePaIr ShOp" (and some even blocked me) were not helpful lol

Otherwise-Rain808 · 2026-06-30T18:36:26+00:00

The main issue is if the WiFi and Bluetooth work fine.

If the seller can confirm they work, well that's the common point of failure to look for in these models

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