05-12-2010, 21:25
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PS3 HDD Upgrade.
I have an older model PS3 with a 60GB HDD installed. Unfortunately, it appears that I have nearly filled the HDD and need more room!! Came to light thanks to GT!!
Anyhow - just wodering if anyone had any tips regarding what I should install!! I think its a better option to go for the internal model (backing up previous game saves and settings obviously).
Ive heard that it is safer to stick to a HDD not faster than 5400RPM. What Im not clear about is - what size should I go for!! Is there any limit cos Ive seen a 1TB HDD and it isnt much dearer than the 500GB - 700GB models!!
Cheers!!
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05-12-2010, 21:27
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Re: PS3 HDD Upgrade.
I bought a 640 gig western digital from Ebuyer for around 55 quid and installed that in mine
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05-12-2010, 21:30
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Re: PS3 HDD Upgrade.
Thanks - I have to laugh - Im unlikely to fill a 500GB HDD never mind a 1TB!!
This is all GT5's fault!!
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05-12-2010, 21:34
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Re: PS3 HDD Upgrade.
You need to make sure it's a 9.5mm high drive and not 12.5mm - as it won't fit
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05-12-2010, 21:36
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Re: PS3 HDD Upgrade.
Best to find one with "Compatible with PS3" touted on it??!!
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05-12-2010, 21:38
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Re: PS3 HDD Upgrade.
Yup, although make sure they aren't trying to mark it up because of that!
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05-12-2010, 21:41
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Re: PS3 HDD Upgrade.
Is it safer to stick to any particular brand names? Ive heard Seagate works well?!
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05-12-2010, 22:55
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Re: PS3 HDD Upgrade.
I used a Western Digital drive, & I've heard good things about Seagate, too.
SATA, 5400rpm, & (as BenMrc said) 9.5mm not 12.5mm.
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06-12-2010, 09:35
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Re: PS3 HDD Upgrade.
I've upgraded a few friends older PS3 drives with the WD Scorpio Blue range of drives. I think the 120gb I got recently for a friends machine was under £25.
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06-12-2010, 16:30
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Re: PS3 HDD Upgrade.
Quote:
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Is it safer to stick to any particular brand names? Ive heard Seagate works well?!
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Seagate or WD both good as hdd's and I have heard both work.
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09-12-2010, 19:53
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Re: PS3 HDD Upgrade.
Thanks folks - had a good look online and saw alot of good reviews for a samsung 640GB drive - so have ordered that one!!
Just an additional query - I have seen that in some cases, when the PS3 is restarted after that HDD has been changed, the system software need to be downloaded from a USB datastick.
I understand that the USB datastick has to be formatted in FAT32 (to allow the PS3 to recognise it). Basically, I have noticed that the (relatively new - less than a year old) datastick that I have is in "FAT" format. "Properties" does not specify "FAT32"!!
Will this make a difference, or should I reformat to "FAT32" just in case??
Thanks again!!
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09-12-2010, 20:34
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Re: PS3 HDD Upgrade.
I don't know if it will make a difference, but I'd reformat in FAT32 anyway.
After you've formatted it, create the following folder within the root: "PS3"
And, within "PS3", create another folder: "UPDATE".
Grab the latest PS3 System Software from the official website (it seems to be down for me at the moment, so I can't find the link for you - it is easy to find though), and move the file ("PS3UPDAT.PUP") to the "UPDATE" folder on the USB stick.
The path should therefore be... "USBSTICKNAME:\PS3\UPDATE\PS3UPDAT.PUP"
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09-12-2010, 21:47
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Re: PS3 HDD Upgrade.
Thanks Matt.
Got the System Software alright - now all I have to do is await delivery of the HDD and dig out the old Philips Screwdriver!!
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10-12-2010, 00:04
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Re: PS3 HDD Upgrade.
Good good. It's an easy job
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10-12-2010, 22:23
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Re: PS3 HDD Upgrade.
The HDD arrived today, so got the philips screwdriver out to start the replacement. Thing is, the blue screw won't budge!! Tried for a while, but concerned that if I try anymore, I'll strip the head of the screw!!
Any tips in getting the screws out without stripping them or in the event that they get stripped??!!
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