Fans and hobbyists never stop pushing boundaries, turning casual curiosity into remarkable builds. On YouTube, the creator known as DIY Perks shared an ambitious modification of a PlayStation 5, converting the standard model into a compact, liquid‑cooled Slim version. The project demonstrates how clever engineering and off‑the‑shelf components can redefine a familiar machine for enthusiasts who crave efficiency in a tiny footprint.
The finished console clocks in at roughly 78 percent smaller than the original digital PS5. A key driver of this dramatic reduction is a non‑standard liquid cooling system that replaces traditional airflow pathways. To house the new cooling solution, a copper case was crafted with a thickness of about 20 millimeters, delivering both compactness and effective thermal management. Powering the setup is a 750‑watt HP DP5‑750RB supply that features a copper enclosure and seven Noctua NF‑A4x20 fans. These choices prioritize heat dissipation while keeping noise levels in check for a high‑performance arcade computer under a small chassis.
Despite the smaller size, the liquid cooling approach shows clear advantages over conventional air cooling. In a test environment, the AMD Oberon‑based system on a chip inside a Horizon Forbidden West configuration maintained temperatures around 65 degrees Celsius for the SoC and about 52 degrees for the video memory when cooled by the liquid system. In comparison, a typical air‑cooled setup with a larger case tracked higher temperatures, reaching about 75 degrees for the processor and as high as 95 degrees for the memory components. This contrast highlights how efficient liquid cooling can be for compact gaming devices where thermal headroom is limited, and where performance can be sustained without throttling.
On a separate note, the broader video game industry occasionally encounters legal and market developments that affect players. In one notable case, a Russian court addressed a claim related to the suspension of access to the PlayStation Store, underscoring how platform governance can influence user experience and access to digital content. The case reflects ongoing tensions between platform owners, regional authorities, and players who rely on digital storefronts for game libraries and updates. The evolving legal landscape reminds readers that device performance and software availability can be shaped not just by hardware design but by policy and enforcement decisions as well. (VG Times)
Source: VG Times