We're taking questions from our PlayStation 5 thermal benchmark coverage for this Ask GN segment, trying to provide some insight to thermal testing for outsiders from our videos.
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This content piece hopes to answer some of the most common questions from the PlayStation 5 thermal, power, and noise tests. We reached a wider audience than usual with it, so wanted to help newcomers get a closer look at how we do things and what the results mean.

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TIMESTAMPS & TOPICS

00:00 PlayStation 5 Thermal Benchmark Q&A
00:57 “Broken” Thermal Pads
03:26 What Can Users Do About Thermals?
04:42 What if My Ambient Temperature is Higher?
09:44 Module Side vs. Module Top Measurements
11:42 Why Does Removing Side Panels Improve Performance?
15:17 What About A "More Demanding" Game?
17:01 Defending Sony Needlessly
21:11 Will These Temps Affect the Lifespan?
23:33 Should I Mod My PS5?
25:55 Would Adding an External Fan Help?
27:28 Gaming Benchmarks

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