What hard drive does PS3 Super Slim use?

What hard drive does PS3 Super Slim use?

We noticed our new PS3 super-slim came fitted with a 7.5mm, 500GB hard drive. 7.5mm drives are typically used in slim laptops like ultrabooks, due to being thinner than standard 9.5mm drives. That said, the PS3’s hard drive slot is large enough to accommodate 9.5mm drives should you wish to use one.

Where is the hard drive on PS3 Super Slim?

The Super Slim PS3 has a similar, but slightly different, hard drive style. First you need to remove the HDD plate, which makes up the right side of the console. Just slide it back a little to free it from its securing clip. You’ll now see the hard drive tray, which is kept in place with a blue screw.

Can PS3 Super Slim use SSD?

The PlayStation 3 can’t access ultra-fast SSD speeds. The PS3 obviously doesn’t support TRIM either. It’s in the 0.1ms access time that the SSD wins out, and that’s effectively a standard on all makes.

Is PS3 Super Slim more powerful?

The biggest difference between the Super Slim and previous PS3 models is the power supply (PSU, or power supply unit). The 190W PSU uses half the power of the original PS3, which besides being one of the largest game consoles in history also has a massive 380W PSU.

How do you install a new hard drive on a PS3?

Place the hard drive and harness assembly into the hard drive compartment. You may need to apply a little bit of pressure in order to get it to snap into place. Ths SATA plugs on the end of the new hard drive will plug right back into the PS3. Screw the harness back into position with the blue screw.

What kind of HDD does the PS3 use?

The PS3 comes with a Seagate HDD, but any 2.5 inch SAT internaldrive will work. The important thing is that it MUST be 2.5 inch SAT.

What size hard drive is my PS3?

The first generation PS3 includes an 80GB hard drive, while the second generation models include an internal hard drive of 120GB and 160GB . Weigh your PS3 console on a scale to determine the generation. Since the second generation PS3 is more slim, it is also lighter in weight.

What is PS3 Slim hard drive?

The redesigned version of the PlayStation 3 (commonly referred to as the “PS3 Slim” and officially branded “PS3”) features an upgradeable 120 GB, 160 GB, 250 GB or 320 GB hard drive and is 33% smaller, 36% lighter and consumes 34% (CECH-20xx) or 45% (CECH-21xx) less power than the previous model, or one third of the original PS3 model.