Im saying you are wrong about me not trying the replacements....
I don't know where you are getting your fans from - but if we are talking about the same $10 fans that i bought from amazon then your description of the fans being junk after a few hours is pure hyperbole. Back on topic -
Can...
You are wrong. I have the 5000 series fan replacement in my 3000 series ps2. It is a remarkable improvement on the old stock fan in terms of noise. I have put it through it's paces and it is still pretty silent when compared to the old stock.
I did not opt to buy the noctua fans because of...
A replacement 5000 series fan (even if not original) is a perfectly valid fan. It is even more valid given the noctua fans requires you to 3D print a bracket so it works. Not everyone has a 3D printer.
He didn't need to say "if its too much effort" and then proceed to insult the user for being...
I am not a tech guy but i could see extra ram being potentially be useful for ps2 homebrew.
Reading your comments its quite clear where you stand on extra ram on a ps2. I think you just need be helpful rather than stomp your feet and failing that - not posting further in this thread
With the advent of PSBBN english translation + bigger drive - we now need a cheaper way to get a network adapter which will work with this software. Hope someone sees the $$$ in this and does something.
Tech noob here. I am slightly confused by this. What exactly does DKWDRV do for PHAT PS2's? Is it just a way to run PS1 mode on a non mod chipped console?
USB loading is also not available for PHAT PS2's aswell?
FYI - Someones designing a mod to the existing adapters to make it easier to remove your HDD/SSD.
https://github.com/jeffqchen/PS2EasyHDD
Can any future adapter have compatibility with PSBBN aswell