Easiest PS2 SSD and Fan Upgrade | This PS2 Is Completely SILENT!

I used to be a fan, but after watching this masterpiece I‘m a whole air conditioner!

Just FYI, Noctua does actually sell a 5v version of this same fan. It’s NF-A6x25 5V. They carry both voltages for a number of their fans. I learned that the hard way when I bought the 12v model for my Dreamcast and it wouldn’t spin 😭.

For anyone doing this with a larger drive (3.5"), you need an external HDD enclosure that has its own power supply because the larger drives require a 12V rail that is not provided by the USB port. Also, Winhiip is the WRONG application to use. It is buggy and very limited (max off 255 titles, cannot handle drives larger than 1TB) and does not set up any virtual memory cards. So you would be stuck making one for each and every individual game. Use HDLBATCH, which takes care of game titles, VMCs, and doesn't have the limitations and problems with Winhiip. Lastly, if you can, go with the original SONY adapter and get a SATA upgrade kit for it (if using a modern drive). This gives the best compatibility and won't randomly die like some of the 3rd party Gamestar (and various knockoff).

This video could not have arrived at a better time for me as I just found my old PS2 after almost fifteen years. Very impressive presentation. TY kindly!

Instead of using FreeMcBoot, since you're using an SSD -- You should just flash the Free Hard Drive Boot image. It's basically FMCB, but works off the SSD automatically when you power on the PS2. No need for a memory card.

I love your comprehensive mod videos. I love how I can get a junk console, watch your video and then have the gist of everything I should do to it rather than seeking out the smaller mods myself on top of the major ones.

Great upgrades and it is always nice to know repairing choices to do when DVD drive breaks! I really love this kind of videos!

This is awesome and been on my list to do to my PS2. Very cool what the community has been doing for these retro consoles to continue life on them.

Awesome videos! Really love the attention to detail and the overall quality! It be pretty cool in the future to touch up on laser replacements for both the PS2 Fat and Slim consoles, since some of us still enjoy playing Physical media, despite the digital SSD and Memory Card options available, or at least be able to have the ultimate PS2's that utilize both disc media and digital media

Just followed this tutorial and I was blown away at how much a difference this fan makes, seriously its a game changer!

Wow! I was just thinking this week about swapping the fan and putting an SSD in my PS2! Thank you for putting this out!

In tears while watching this. Brings back many memories, and now there's a way to revive one - a complete new One. .

This channel is so under rated. The work he puts into these videos is amazing. I love the work you do and love the content of this channel. Keep up the amazing work!!!!

Can confirm, just did these exact upgrades on my og PS2 last month. Totally worth it

i've been looking for a fan upgrade for years! so helpful, thank you!

This was just so freaking Neat to look at, now im way more interested to play more ps2 games and try this out for myself. Amazing Video!

A comparison video, or even just a quick community tab update, comparing the SSD mod to the Memory Card mod would definitely be interesting. also, the librarian style with your glasses at 11:40 was pretty funny and caught me off guard. Thanks for another great video!

As a long time fan of Dynasty Warriors, I'm loving the fact that this channel is tackling the PS2! I don't know much about heating and cooling, but I could see where someone might be concerned about the voltage rating on the fan. Especially if it's not getting enough power to do its job.

Everything you do is fire Tito, keep up the great work brotha.

I'm extremely pleased that you rotated the logo on the disk drive when you stood it up😌