Sony PlayStation 4 Vertical Stand (PS4 Pro/PS4 D Chassis)

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PS4 Pro owners looking for a simple cooling set-up should find much usage out of the Linkstyle Cooling Fan. While most rear external cooling fans utilize the console’s power-port, this one is powered through USB. This allows the five fans to run under a normal speed and faster turbo speed for games demanding more power. There’s also an automatic mode for when the PS4 Pro gets too hot. FAQs Does a cooling stand help a PS4? You want to make sure you don’t tip over the console each time you want to add an accessory. You also want to make the console accessible to all users, even those with disabilities. Just keep in mind that adding a stand will take up extra space. It wont be as much as laying the console flat, but it’s more than not using a stand.

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This will not damage the disc or your PS4, as I explain in my post about if a scratched disc can damage your PS4 as the disc is clamped into place by the drive, but it still needs to work harder.

Before you stand your PS4 vertically, take note of how the air circulation works. The air intake comes through the bottom and top of the unit. Though this design makes it less wobbly than previous PlayStations, it’s still less stable compared to a horizontally placed console. It’s an easy plug and hook accessory which doesn’t close off any of the ports for adding peripherals. Most stands come with additional fans to improve the circulation of cool air. The air then passes through the heat sink to cool the console’s power solution. Hot air then leaves the console through the exhaust port. Takes up more room: The most common reason anyone looks to put their console on its side is probably due to space. Depending on your setup, you may not have a choice in the way which your console sits.

Sony PlayStation 4 Vertical Stand (PS4 Pro/PS4 D Chassis)

Quiet Disc Drive: Disc drives are supposed to be placed flat. When they’re flat, the disc is sat perfectly and will create less noise as the console does what it needs to do. The PS4 stand comes with edges shaped like the console, making it easy to identify the correct way to set it up. The PS4 console is made to lay flat. There’s no doubt about that. Here’s a list of pros and cons to consider when having your PS4 sit horizontally. Pros: Decent cooling - Every gamer knows that heat is the sworn enemy of every electronic device. This is especially true for gaming consoles. For game-time, the last thing you want to worry about is heat management. There is nothing worse than being mid-game when your system suddenly shuts off from overheating or begins making an obnoxiously loud humming noise as it struggles to keep up with you.Placing the console flat will make for optimal airflow. Meaning lower temperatures, less stress on your console and a quieter gaming experience. Because of gravity, when a console is vertical the disc may be likely to move. It wont necessarily cause any bad, but it could make the occasional noise.