Why is my PS4 humming so loud?

How can I stop my PS4 from making loud fan noises? There are two possibilities. First your hard drive could be failing and a new one is necessary. The second if your thermal compound that wicks heat away from your CPU over time can get hard and brittle break off and not do a good job cooling off your ps4.
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Why is my PS4 so loud all of a sudden?

Factors Contributing to Fan Noise

Dust Accumulation: Over time, dust can accumulate inside your PS4, causing the fan to work harder and create more noise. Overheating: When the PS4 gets too hot, the fan speeds up to cool down the system, resulting in increased noise.
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Why does my PS4 sound like a motor?

As you can see from this photo, the real problem is that dust has clogged so much INSIDE the fan housing that little (if any) air can even pass through heatsink itself. And this is the real reason why your PS4 (fat, slim, or Pro) sounds like a jet engine.
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Is it bad that my PS4 sounds like a jet engine?

PS4 sounds like a jet engine? We were lead to believe by Sony this could be normal, but it isn't. There's also nothing wrong with this sound, it simply means your fans are clogged, and it's an easy fix. You should hear a mild whirring when the game is processing high frame rates.
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Why is my PS4 noisy and overheating?

Your PS4 may overheat if the vents are blocked, or if there isn't enough clearance between the vents and other objects. The PS4 will also tend to overheat if there's a lot of dust inside. The temperature in your room can also have an effect, as can faulty hardware or firmware.
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Is it OK for a PS4 to be on its side?

No, no harm will come to it. You can mount it any way you want to. I have mine sitting vertical so it stays cooler by it getting more airflow around it.
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Is it OK to stand PS4 vertical?

Jokes aside, I've had my PS4 with a vertical stand for about a year and a half and I've had no problems with the disc drive. It opens up room also. I did not realize the PS4 even could stand vertically... The stand does not block airflow.
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Why is my PS4 fan so loud but not hot?

You probably need to clean out the ps4 from dust, hairs, etc. (mainly from the fan and apu heatsink). Plus, new heat transfer compound probably needs to be applied to the apu. Depends on the game.
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How do I clean my PS4 vents without opening it?

How do I clean out my PS4 without opening it? Get an aerosol can of compressed air(some electronic stores supply it), and blow around the air vents in the back.
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Why is my PS4 still loud after cleaning the fan?

Why is my ps4 fan so loud? It's possible that the room it's located in is just too hot, or it's getting too much power due to a faulty socket.
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What position is best for PS4?

horizontal. dont stand your ps4 up vertical unless you have a stand for it or you will overheat because the system pulls air in through the sides and pushes it out through the back.
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How do I keep my PS4 well ventilated?

You can cover your PS4 with something, but don't block the vents for it to breathe. You should also probably get a tiny fan to blow across the vents. That would help blow dust away, and may help to keep the PS4 cooler.
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How can I keep my Playstation cool?

The environment where you store your PS5 can make a big difference to the temperature of your console. Make sure it is kept in a well-ventilated area where there is sufficient airflow. It should not be kept in a cupboard or cramped space where there isn't a constant flow of air to cool down the system.
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Is it OK to put something on top of ps4?

Yes, you can, so long as the monitor supports HDMI (virtually all modern and semi modern monitors do). Keep in mind that the PS4 outputs at a maximum of 1080p/60hz so if you're using a higher resolution monitor, it's not going to look amazing.
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Is ps4 OK on the floor?

Yes, but it's definitely something You'll want to do for a very limited time. You can damage your carpet , even burn it , by leaving the PS4 on the floor. In addition , the dust that will be able to get into the system itself will prevent airflow and burn out the PS4 in the end.
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Should ps4 be standing up?

Well, it will block the vents on the bottom. Even if you buy the stand, it still blocks the vents, but allows a bit of airflow down there. No, it's not like the Xbox in that regard. Keep it horizontal, use blocks or something at the corners so there's air flow under as well.
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Why does my PS4 scream?

Perhaps the bearings of the fan are almost worn out, and the screech is from the bearings. Perhaps something in the system that measures the temperature of the GPU and adjusts the fan speed to control the temperature isn't working, and the fan speed always stays at the maximum it can handle.
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Why is my PS4 so loud when I put a disc in?

It is normal. The loud whirling sound is either the Blu-ray drive spinning the disc or the fan is turned on. do not worry.
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Why does my PS4 sound like a vacuum cleaner?

Yes, this is a sign that the PS4 is getting too hot. It has nothing to do with cleaning it, unfortunately. I discovered this a few summers ago when we were having 95+ degree days all in succession, and I had no fan, AC, or other method of cooling down my room.
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Can I use compressed air to clean my PS4?

Use compressed air to remove dust from the PS4's exterior.

Do the same for the ports located on the front and back, as well as the vents on the back. Then blast away dust from the remaining surfaces. Always hold the can upright to prevent moisture from escaping the can.
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